I'm just about ready to admit he is. I know it's early, and he hasn't gotten much run, but he looks worse than mediocre out there. His defense, in particular, is awfully weak. He didn't tear up summer league or preseason.

I know, many rookies take a long time to develop, sometimes even years. But those guys typically have tools they need to refine. What tools does Sweetney have?

Only guy that comes to my mind who, despite less than NBA-average athleticism, made huge strides in his game from beginning of rookie year is Nets' Collins. Can anyone think of others that should give us reason to hope?

I don't know -- I haven't seen enough of Sweetney to have an opinion. One thing I have noticed though: Rookies don't do well on the Knicks.

Posted by bernard:

I'm just about ready to admit he is. I know it's early, and he hasn't gotten much run, but he looks worse than mediocre out there. His defense, in particular, is awfully weak. He didn't tear up summer league or preseason.

I know, many rookies take a long time to develop, sometimes even years. But those guys typically have tools they need to refine. What tools does Sweetney have?

Only guy that comes to my mind who, despite less than NBA-average athleticism, made huge strides in his game from beginning of rookie year is Nets' Collins. Can anyone think of others that should give us reason to hope?

Sweets is no bust. He gotta get enough burn to make a solid contribution. I just wish he had more ups.

We have to clear the jam @ the 4 and then Sweetney will get more playtime.

Sweetney will have a tough time in the league until he gets his body together, which he has begun to do... ala Malik Rose. Unfortunately, for us, that is bit of a ways off. I would have liked more impact at #9... or a trade down... Boris Diaw/Jarvis Hayes/Pietrus were higher ceiling type guys.