Not yet at least.

But considering that's literally the LONE issue I see with Douglas?

I really like this guy as a player and have since the day we drafted him. Kid's a keeper. Not even a thought!

Cosmic wrote:One thing I see with Douglas is that his court vision is narrow. He does keep his head up and does look for teammates but it's a narrow vision is you will. If you're not in his line of sight you could be wide open and you're not getting the ball. I've seen this happen a lot where Gallo or Al or Chandler are wide open in the corners or at the elbows, Douglas drives, and all he sees is who is in front of him. He doesn't see the man "behind" him at the elbow wide open. Or in the corner on the other side of the court. Or have the savvy to pass behind him.

Not yet at least.

But considering that's literally the LONE issue I see with Douglas?

I really like this guy as a player and have since the day we drafted him. Kid's a keeper. Not even a thought!

kid is definitely a keeps and his D is nice.

I haven't watched PGs enough to see how Nash or Devin Harris or other PG to see how they evolved over the years... wonder if Toney has enough to be a solid guy in that role.

Finestrg wrote:He definitely ran a good show the last two games. Can't for the life of me figure out why D'Antoni took so long to incorporate this kid into the fold. Everytime he's played he's produced and has had an impact. I guess it was just too crowded in the backcourt early on...He's a solid defender, heady, a good rebounder for a point, and a good passer (I knew right from his first 10 assist game in the SL that he could pass the ball - and now we're seeing it again with these expanded minutes - very good drive and kick guy and he can definitely run the P&R as well). And on offense we know he can shoot but what I've really liked the past few games is the late burst of speed he has driving to the basket. Toney reminds me of a pitcher who has that late life on his fastball with his quick burst of energy going to the bucket. Anyone else notice that recently? And once he gets there, he can finish. I think he's stronger and a better athlete than we all realize. He's a keeper.....NOW JUST KEEP PLAYING HIM!

Defense. Not D'Antoni's cuppa. He clogs the middle from the perimeter. He is Awesome when he has a shot blocking center to back him. Berman was impressed. "Midway through the third quarter, Douglas showed his worth. He ripped down a tough rebound in traffic, started a fastbreak that was finished by Chandler, with a layup and foul. Chandler completed the 3-point play to put the Knicks up 70-54."

Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/knicks_simply_mav_elous_HHDU0zSfWaT6WlrJXi5HmM#ixzz0iARShYAk

I've never seen anyone in basketball who can stay in a defensive stance as many minutes as Toney. And making the other point earn it means he has less energy to spend on the defensive end. He sounds awful confident right now. Impression from comments and clips- decisive.

misterearl wrote:nixluva - Douglas is a work in progress. But the progress is encouraging.

Shift du Crystal Ball

Toney Douglas, see you Las Vegas
Rudy Gay, welcome back to The Garden
Chris Bosh as 6'11 skill forward
David Lee at forward
Danilo Gallinari at center

Wilson Chandler, "stay healthy my friend"
Bill Walker as John Starks
Sergio, until a better lead guard comes along
Al Harrington, maybe
JR Giddens as the baby in the king cake

That's ten

can't happen for cap reasons. you'd have to target 2 of 3 of bosh, gay, lee. unless of course you can figure out a way to make mr. curry go bye-bye.

martin wrote:

Cosmic wrote:One thing I see with Douglas is that his court vision is narrow. He does keep his head up and does look for teammates but it's a narrow vision is you will. If you're not in his line of sight you could be wide open and you're not getting the ball. I've seen this happen a lot where Gallo or Al or Chandler are wide open in the corners or at the elbows, Douglas drives, and all he sees is who is in front of him. He doesn't see the man "behind" him at the elbow wide open. Or in the corner on the other side of the court. Or have the savvy to pass behind him.

Not yet at least.

But considering that's literally the LONE issue I see with Douglas?

I really like this guy as a player and have since the day we drafted him. Kid's a keeper. Not even a thought!

kid is definitely a keeps and his D is nice.

I haven't watched PGs enough to see how Nash or Devin Harris or other PG to see how they evolved over the years... wonder if Toney has enough to be a solid guy in that role.

Well we now have a nice chunk of games to give Douglas (and Sergio, for that matter) the playing time that can answer your question.

Sit Duhon, and limit House's minutes to backup time at SG. Let Sergio and Douglas compete- Alternate games so that one can get about 30MPG while the other gets about 20MPG, and then flip flop the numbers the next game.

misterearl wrote:Jarvis Varnado's Box Score

18 points (8-13 shooting), 9 rebounds, 2 steals, and 5 blocks (two of which were impressive rejections of John Wall)

I'm jus sayin, 5 blocks is kinda tasty

The skinny- takes too many plays off. This one has all the tools but his motor is in question. Especially against lesser foes. Does show up for the bright lights so...