Jordan Hill will only improve with experience.

Never underestimate a survivor who has battled through serious family challenges as a child.

New York will provide an opportunity to grow that he will not waste.

Wilson Chandler will not be in summer league, mr earl. He's recovering from injury.

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Posted by misterearl:

Darko Milicic is Herb Williams newest frontcourt student. Can Herb motivate Darko to reach higher? It could be an interesting transition to watch.

Jordan Hill understands the meaning of struggle. Anyone comparing him to Renaldo Balkman is hung up on hairstyles. Check the FG percentage.

The health of Danilo Gallinari is paramount. Outside shooting needed.

Wilson Chandler plays guard in Summer League and has a solid year on his resume to build on.

Larry Hughes swings betwen 2 and 3 spots.

If Chris Duhon needs a blow, Toney Douglas can step in at the point.

Sixth man Al Harrington will never hang on the rim again.

It is not perfect by any stretch, but it is a start.

That's eight. Four more spots to fill on the active roster. Expect the unexpected.





misterearl--have you ever noticed that your top 8 change like the seasons? Maybe you are the key--pick 9 and keep em locked and let em go. And remind the management that if they see a player they like to not give away 9 unprotected number 1 picks.

The point being Briggs - contrary to the wish list, fantasy league, one-sided, dreck for talent imaginary deals... there is only one way to improve an NBA roster and that is gradually and methodically.

If the Knicks consummate just 2 positive transactions that improve the won-loss record by another ten games per year, for two years, by 2011 I'm a happy man.

Earl: Good post and I agree. We still have a ways to go but I liek our positioning

Posted by Bippity10:

Earl: Good post and I agree. We still have a ways to go but I liek our positioning

I think that's exactly right. Also, look how much bigger we got AND we have some defensive minded guys on the roster. We are definitely positioned as best as we can be. The next month should be pretty active around the league. I think that the buyers and sellers have identified themselves and Donny probably has a few guys on speed dial. As soon as things start to develop, we are in a decent positions to make some positive additions and subtractions. Heck, just moving Q was a HUGE positive. Is there anything to him having had a player option for 2010?

Posted by misterearl:

Fresh Air

Rookie - just imagine the Knicks wihtout the heavy grey cloud of Marbury and without the obsolete Quentin Richardson

Can you say fun?

That's exactly the way I feel. I would have loved to get the first pick and land Griffin. I would have loved to make some blockbuster trade that brought in lebron. I would have loved to see Walsh bring in everyone that I wanted. Once I but my fantasies aside and look at where we are I feel like a weight has been lifted. Walsh has done exactly what all of us asked the next GM to do. He has gotten rid of almost every player that was infected with the bug of perpetual losses and has replaced them with fresher, younger athletes or players with short contracts. I really can't complain. I'm just excited to see Gallo, Hill, Wilson and possible Lee and Nate and Douglas play alongside each other and develop. For the first time in a while we have some young talent and cap space. I feel good about it.

BTW - I'm really looking forward to seeing a healthy Rooster for the first time.