Posted by BRIGGS:

Is it possible if Eddy C comes in in good shape that playing 28-32 minutes at C in an open system--lets say 3 guards a F and Curry that he would be able to get back to the easy buckets and positively contribute 16-18 points shooting 60% if we can get our numbers into the 110 range? I dont see EC and ZR on the court at the same time however if we want to see EC play well.

Posted by Michael6835:

The problem is we have been asking the same question of eddy curry for the past few seasons. I used to give him the benefit of the doubt, but I have to agree with the other people that say, eddy probably will not do it.

The funny thing is, from a mere talent perspective Randolph is probably the best fit for an up and down offense. He is more versatile than Curry, he can put it on the floor, shoot the jump shot and he rebounds. In an offensive type of system he might actually do well. attitude and off the court antics aside, I think he should be the one that we keep. If D'antoni is willing to work with Marbury, then he has to attempt to work with Zach

Posted by DarkKnicks:

Posted by 4949:

Posted by DarkKnicks:

And by the way, Eddy Curry is NOT young anymore. He will be 26 this next season. I am a year younger than him and I feel old already.

Your too young to understand age then. I don't mean that to be an insult. You just don't know yet and curry at 26 is damn young for sure. Hell, some guys can play well into their 30's. Basketball is a grueling sport and take a lot of wear and tear on you through just a ten year career. Not like baseball of even football, where you get a break every pitch or play. But football players take a lot of hits that can shorten a career further. Baseball, the most relaxing sport in America.

But that age thing? 26' those are the best years. Don't get me wrong. I never been a big curry fan, but I wonder what kind of effect D'An is gonna have on these players. And it's obvious that whoever doesn't fit the program will be gone soon enough.

Of course I dont take that as an insult, man. I just meant that at 26 is just too late to change its habits, even more taking into consideration his lack of work ethic and effort. I have said it many times in the Curry discussion. If you have not learned anything about rebounding, playing defense or at least, being in shape at 26 after 8 years in the league, I dont see how you expect that to change at any point of his career.
Of course 26-30 are the best years of a basketball player, but especially if you had already manage to be good, which Curry has not, just my opinion.

[Edited by - DarkKnicks on 18-05-2008 6:31 PM]