Versatility - Lee went from lanky HS forward to college center out of need. Fields played three positions for Stanford – shooting guard, small forward and power forward – and played all three well. He can shoot, he can rebound, he can create his own shot. He can play on the perimeter facing he basket, and he has an uncanny ability to get off good shots with his back to the basket in the post.

Played for former NBA baller in college - Billy Donovan meet Johnny Dawkins, check

Adaptability - Lee was forced to play center in New York and responded to the tough assignment with hard work. Fields knows how to play the game, which not all draftable players do, and he’s a smart player. He can fit into nearly any style of play.

Like Lee, one would not consider Fields an outstanding athlete but he has a 39 inch vertical. Fields is able to go from the foul line to the basket in one step.

Fields brings the same repertoire of half hooks and turnaround jumpers into the paint, but has better range than Lee. LF shot 34% from three point line in college.

Rate of improvement - Lee worked to make himself a better outside shooter. Fields’ improvement from his junior year to his senior season was nothing short of remarkable, which suggests he could take another significant step up in the next few years. Stay tuned.

Tina Cervasio will love him - (degree in Communications) check

- Walt Frazier

that mojo

that thing that wins games in the clutch

the ability to make a quick, intuitive pass

the snap pass to a cutting Mozgov off the dribble was a thing of beauty

next time it is a layup

IN

PG Felton
SG Fields, he simply knows how to play the game
SF Chandler, smooth and effective on defense
PF Stoudemire
C Mozgov, growing with every game

Minute Men

G DWTDD, may play his way into starting lineup with Felton
G Mason, get well soon Bill Walker
F Gallo, what JohnWallace44 said - not so versatile or intelligent as as The Mayor
F Gazelle, Randolph will settle into a rhythm by November
C Turiaf, for the emotion and the passion

misterearl wrote:"When Landry Fields is on the floor good things happen"

- Walt Frazier

I love that pick. I have no idea how good he'll be, but I'm sure that if he stays healthy, he'll have a long nba career. The kid works hard and plays smart.

kam77 - Nor will your vapid post make a Hall of Fame anytime soon.

Comparing Landry Fields to David Lee in work ethic and making other players better does force you to think, doesn't it?

Numbers Are Fun. My JHS 67 Math teacher Claudia Zaslafsky was an expert in African numerology. Who knew?

A software update is a perfect analogy for the step from Lee to Fields. Hence 2.0 to 2.5. C'mon, get with the program. Living in the past is for chumps.

Note that the term "update" was used and not "upgrade". An update implies that Fields is less apt to cause a software conflict with his new team mates than Lee, who was redundant, get it?

The connection is in the growth curve. Lee was met with firm resistance on his draft night. So was Fields. My how things change.

Besides, Landry Fields "up and under" was Number 2 on ESPN Top Plays.

The Knicks are simply more cohesive when he is on the floor.

He makes quick decisions and does not turn the ball over. He has a way of being in the right place at the right time and can finish with a flourish.

Once he gains confidence in creating his shot, he will be a load to handle.