Nate is horrible?

King1 - is that the absolute best topic you can think to start a thread with?

I wish there were more informed and fact-based commentary than simply hurling an emotional insult at a player. Besides, if you studied the matchups you might conclude that Nate Robinson is not the fundamental problem with the Knicks.

The Knicks, until further notice, are playing wihtout an imposing center or an enforcer forward. That temporary (but significant) disadvantage is simply a by-product of a roster in transistion.

Nate is horrible? Wrong.

No, my brother. Nate may have his flaws, but he is NOT what is hurting the Knicks when they simply cannot protect the paint or put a body on a bruiser..

[Edited by - misterearl on 12-27-2008 5:52 PM]

King1 - each and every one of the Knicks is better off the bench.

You must be stuck in Nate's past. His emotion is exactly what the Knicks need more of. Harrington plays with passion as well - he simply needs to fall out of love with the three point shot.

Nate started last night because QRick wasn't available.

Patience grasshopper.

KIng1 - what is your assessment of David Lee on defense?

i disagree w/u King, i think he's a very good fit for this offense, but he's best used as a 6th man energizer off the bench & not as a starter... i think this team gets a boost whenever he comes into the game off the bench & having him starting out isn't the same... last night these guys played very lethargically & when you're relying on Jared Fishlips & Anthony Roberson to come off the bench to instill that spark you know you're in deep doggy doop.

i don't think Harrington is all that overrated either, he's exceeded any expectations for most fans since he's been here if anything... the past several games he's gone back to some of his old habits... i think the short rotations are finally catching up to this team... u knew they couldn't keep up the energy level the entire season... this team simply isn't deep enough to be competitive in the NBA right now.

i do agree w/u on 1 thing, i can't wait to see what Gallo can do in this offense... his perimeter shooting & team oriented style of play should fit in perfectly & at 6'10" w/mobility he's gonna be a tough cover.

Nate had one game like that last night. His shot selection, I thought, has actually been outstanding and he's kept his emotions in check, overall. He's a perfect fit for this offense, probably more so than any other offense.

Posted by King1:

Horribe I dont mean I just think he is better off the bench and he lets his emotions kill him during the games. For every hi-light there is a stupid foul or too much dribbling. I like how know competes but I am sure I am the only person that thinks he shouldnt start and he should play when he is focused and sit the bench when he isnt.

King1---Nate is perfect as a sixth man--when they try to put him in a position that requires too much responsibility aka starting 2--that's not him. He really is a great spark player who plays with a ton of heart. If you control that by playing him 25-26 minutes off the bench and he stays in control--he's a heck of a player. NO way should he be taking 22 shots--but that goes for almost anyone on this team--there is no star player--so they need to pass the ball for better % shots with less 3s--I dont care anymore--hope they lose 55 games. it's best for the team long term.

I still think King1 is just Briggs with another screen name.

Nate is the heart and soul of this team and has been since he's been here.

Try and convince me otherwise.

Lose him and this team is nothing.

No matter who we add to the roster, Nate is and will be extremely valuable.

Briggs I agree he should be a bench player and not a starter. A Vinnie Johnson type if he isnt scoring he doesnt play. I think Lee defense has got better he is second on the team in steals and has ten steals the last 5 games. Jefferson got zero offensive boards last night. He isnt a center besides last night I thought he has been giving a better effort on the defensive end.