Posted by crzymdups:

I agree we're light in that area (since I don't want ZBo here at all and I'd only entertain Curry as a half-game player) - that's why I'd really like Anthony Randolph if we can't get DRose or Bayless in the draft.

I see our new top 5 board as Rose Beasley Mayo Randolph Bayless --I think for our new team direction the level jumps way down after that.

Posted by BRIGGS:

They always had two guys who can really rebound yet also play up and down. They compensated for being small by playing shawn Marion at 4 instead of 5 and when Stoudemire was hurt Diaw was able to elevate his game and bring in very solid rebounding and post work. If we eliminate Randolph and Curry---please tell me who is going to get the rebounds and be our primary post? David Lee is a good player but he is not half of what Stoudemire is on the offensive side-- and IF we do get rid of Curry Randolph the rebounding is going to have to come from a different option. Chandler can get some for sure--maybe they play him in the same small 4 position as Marion since he can grab 10 rebounds at times but still that leaves the club light upfront.

[Edited by - BRIGGS on 05-12-2008 01:05 AM]

curry and Z ain't going anywhere for at least two more years. No one wants their contracts and why buy them out now? I'm really interested in seeing how this team responds to the incoming coach. D's gonna separate the mice from men right off the bat. Let's just keep rotating the big men for now. The bulls used to do that when they had jordan on their team. That part seemed to work very well for them, except we don't have a jordan on our team.

Non of the three bigs, curry, z or Morris can block worth a damn, let alone play defense. But I think a lot of rotating in and out all game long will produce some interesting results. These guys are too stationary and need to move and rest, move and rest. Make-em earn it, keep em active and keep them awake each game. Especially if this team is going to be playing a D'Antoni style game.

The problem with these Knicks is 'they never been put through boot camp'.

why bother even considering Curry on the rebounding topic? D Lee's every bit as good a rebounder as Zach IMO... you could gain any rebounding lost by not playing Curry by playing Chandler more minutes at the 3 over Q.

also don't see the point in comparing our roster to the Suns, it's obvious there is no comparison in terms of talent... we're trying to change the culture & establish an identity first... let's keep the comparisons to a minimum until we see how these guys can assimilate into D'Antoni's coaching style.

Briggs you arent going to fix this team in one year. Give him three years to put a team together. Get the best available guard this year, and sign a MLE to a player that fits into his system. Next year try and find a big in the draft that can fit this style. 2010 comes around and then we hope to get a Wade or someone that can be an impact player. Now the Knicks can implement a plan and make the team attractive for a free agent in 2010.

You are going to see a lot of our forwards in D'Antoni's rotation early in the season. I can see DLee, The Mayor, The Balkster and (gulp) JJSkinny getting a lot of burn at the frontline(SF/PF/C). We are going to be running and gunning with Special Nate, Crawford and Mardy(yup that Mardy) leading the backcourt. I am hoping we treat Dinglebury like Employee#8 and tell him to stay away and just collect his paycheck. Curry and ZBo will be dumped for expiring contracts to all these playoff teams needing a low post pressence. Cleveland, Dallas, Philly and even Miami. Almost forgot, Stern will perform Ewing part deux and reward us with either the #1 or #2 pick.

Then I woke up.

Augustin could definitely run the system well. I think he's getting a bad rap on this board.

I think he's a lot like Terrell Brandon.

Posted by 4949:

Posted by BRIGGS:

They always had two guys who can really rebound yet also play up and down. They compensated for being small by playing shawn Marion at 4 instead of 5 and when Stoudemire was hurt Diaw was able to elevate his game and bring in very solid rebounding and post work. If we eliminate Randolph and Curry---please tell me who is going to get the rebounds and be our primary post? David Lee is a good player but he is not half of what Stoudemire is on the offensive side-- and IF we do get rid of Curry Randolph the rebounding is going to have to come from a different option. Chandler can get some for sure--maybe they play him in the same small 4 position as Marion since he can grab 10 rebounds at times but still that leaves the club light upfront.

[Edited by - BRIGGS on 05-12-2008 01:05 AM]

curry and Z ain't going anywhere for at least two more years. No one wants their contracts and why buy them out now? I'm really interested in seeing how this team responds to the incoming coach. D's gonna separate the mice from men right off the bat. Let's just keep rotating the big men for now. The bulls used to do that when they had jordan on their team. That part seemed to work very well for them, except we don't have a jordan on our team.

Non of the three bigs, curry, z or Morris can block worth a damn, let alone play defense. But I think a lot of rotating in and out all game long will produce some interesting results. These guys are too stationary and need to move and rest, move and rest. Make-em earn it, keep em active and keep them awake each game. Especially if this team is going to be playing a D'Antoni style game.

The problem with these Knicks is 'they never been put through boot camp'.

If curry and Zach are on the floor at the same time next year, I am going to explode.. I mean literally explode.. I don't want to see that shyt again.... I don't care who is coaching!!

Posted by crzymdups:

I really don't think both Curry and Randolph will be here next season. Somehow, I think they'll ditch one of the two.

Exactly, no contract is really untradable, it's what you get in return and since the knicks are more concern with 2010 FA there more likely will be a yard sale and a very good draft pick.