And they could look equally stupid, along with all the stupid fans if he doesn't pan out to what he's being made out to be. I'll be the first to admit I'm wrong, if he does turn into some kind of star player for this team, but I'm totally against picking this guy up just because his name is 'EWING'!
Don't let the word (Ewing) get between you and what it actually is. He is more than Ewings son. He represents and is a part of that time in a sense. Do you not think the fans presence isn't a huge advantage or disadvantage to a team. If you forget, just go back to last year. We have another fan favorite who athletically is an oddity. He can really be something in this league and given some time he has all the rest.
To really appreciate what he might be able to bring you got to look past typical mundane things and talk about the "energy" and presence he brings with him. But you see that then resonates to the crowd and that to the team. Sort of like how Malik has a great locker room presence, well, Ewing sort of does that for the crowd, but he also brings it!
Yeah, but that's like a big set up. Get the fans electricity up and then have it crash to the ground if he becomes moot!
That is a big "What if". If you are worried about that then get rid of a player (we have a few) who you know what they are and it don't help you. e.g. Malik, Big Snacks
Jr. should totally be looked at from a skilled basketball player and not because of his father name and presence. It's the wrong way to look at a player. The majority of young people who take their famous parents name, when they get into the business of having live up to the parent, historically, they fail. So that's all I'm saying. I'm looking at him realistically and it is dangerous (to our plans) to make such a hasty investment.
We are looking at him from a skilled point. Let go of the name thing. Don't you realize that is a part of what he is, but as others have said, but you won't let go of, is that his name (or rather the energy that comes with it) is just one aspect. Get serious, he is coming to practice super early, has always been a work horse, is an intelligent player and you talk about him wanting to get in on his name. The evidence doesn't show that. And hasty investment? Look at the stuff rotting on our bench, just cut it loose.
In this case, it comes down to fiscal responsibility vs. fantasy. I say send Jr. somewhere to prove himself and if he's for real, then and only then should the Knicks think about a Roberson buyout. It's a fair deal right?
We can't send him somewhere as he would be a free agent if we cut him. Roberson buyout? The kid can shoot, we can get a second for him more than likely, but time ain't on our side. Fiscal responsibility doesn't mean holding on to bad "assets" We are trying to get under the 2010 cap, so depending on if the contract of a player can be used in our advantage, I wouldn't say cutting something in favor of someone you really want (for 400k) is a bad fiscal responsibility. Look at it like this, do you want Jerome James for the next two years for 12 million or Ewing for 13+ million (What you will be paying for cutting Jermome plus Ewings salary).
I know the fans are hyped, but do we make a deal like that based on the hype? I say no way. I sincerely want to know if he's for real, before we do make a move like that. I'm making my case based on 'how many times is it gonna take to finally learn our lessons about just picking up perceived talent based on our emotions and not the math which is an essential ingredient to building a championship team'?
The fans are hyped but who says that is what the deal was based on? You are really jumping and exaggerating some points here. The argument to keep him is multifaceted and not just about fiscal responsibility, name recognition or fans being happy. Put it all together and add athletic ability, defense, etc.
I made this argument so many times before and I'm tired of feeling good about a guy, instead of knowing if he can really make a difference for this team.
Don't let the past get in the way of your heart. At least I can see that people are "feeling" what Ewing brings and also "thinking" cause he brings a lot.
There are no guarantees. E.g. Yankees
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[Edited by - earthmansurfer on 10-25-2008 1:35 PM]The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. Albert Einstein
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