Brought myself to watch the Knicks again last night. They had their moments again. Wasn't enough again.

It struck me watching a sleek bunch like Orlando that our team might be the most out of shape bunch around. The consistency of the team from quarter to quarter seems to be related to conditioning. Curry is out of shape obviously, Randolph is not in shape to do what he needs to do, Marbury has come in to camp out of shape the last couple of years, Lee isn't in shape to play major minutes and knock down free throws down the stretch.

Then you get Isiah playing the guys who are in shape for HUGE stretches, like the same five guys playing the whole second half while the other team is subbing players in and out. Eventually even Nate and Craw wear down.

More than coaching technique or motivation, I think this team needs to get into shape. They remind me of how I play defense in the third game at the park. Basically I don't.

Isiah needs to have two waves of players in the mean time and alternate them regardless of who the opposition's players are. We have the depth to switch in two groups of five players for 8 minute stretches.

The agents/handlers/posse/family of Curry and Randolph have to realize the opportunity that their clients have to be stars on the biggest stage and get them trainors and food specialists that never leave their sides. What a waste this year has been. These guys can't think that because of their talent they will just walk over the league that they have never been able to walk over before.

I'm not one for making guys workout. IF you force them to get in shape you might steal their joy.

Posted by TrueBlue:

Why aren't their millions enough motivation?

That doesn't provide enough joy. You need millions and a few hours in front of the playstation to feel any type of real joy.