At a MINIMUM each player helped their team to a conference final but most of the time it was the actual final. I mean those are the odds 20/20 to the C finals at a minimum. We have an MVP type player and a strong supporting cast. The ONLY goal of management at this point should be 2010-2011--with 2 roster spots for developing for the future(- our player in Europe)I am in FULL agreement that you should have 2-3 spots for developing and nurturing the future but like any other sport if a deal comes up that puts you in a better chance to win now--that is the goal of sports TO WIN.

1990–91 Jordan, MichaelMichael Jordan* (2) Guard United States Chicago Bulls
1991–92 Jordan, MichaelMichael Jordan* (3) Guard United States Chicago Bulls
1992–93 Barkley, CharlesCharles Barkley* Forward United States Phoenix Suns
1993–94 Olajuwon, HakeemHakeem Olajuwon* Center United States[c] Houston Rockets
1994–95 Robinson, DavidDavid Robinson* Center United States San Antonio Spurs
1995–96 Jordan, MichaelMichael Jordan* (4) Guard United States Chicago Bulls
1996–97 Malone, KarlKarl Malone* Forward United States Utah Jazz
1997–98 Jordan, MichaelMichael Jordan* (5) Guard United States Chicago Bulls
1998–99 Malone, KarlKarl Malone* (2) Forward United States Utah Jazz
1999–00 O'Neal, ShaquilleShaquille O'Neal^ Center United States Los Angeles Lakers
2000–01 Iverson, AllenAllen Iverson Guard United States Philadelphia 76ers
2001–02 Duncan, TimTim Duncan^ Forward/Center United States[d] San Antonio Spurs
2002–03 Duncan, TimTim Duncan^ (2) Forward/Center United States[d] San Antonio Spurs
2003–04 Garnett, KevinKevin Garnett^ Forward United States Minnesota Timberwolves
2004–05 Nash, SteveSteve Nash^ Guard Canada Phoenix Suns
2005–06 Nash, SteveSteve Nash^ (2) Guard Canada Phoenix Suns
2006–07 Nowitzki, DirkDirk Nowitzki^ Forward Germany Dallas Mavericks
2007–08 Bryant, KobeKobe Bryant^ Guard United States Los Angeles Lakers
2008–09 James, LeBronLeBron James^ Forward United States Cleveland Cavaliers
2009–10 James, LeBronLeBron James^ (2) Forward United States Cleveland Cavaliers
[edit] Notes

Amare is OUR mvp, but I dont see him as THE MVP.

He's an elite scorer obviously. Lets see after the next 25 games where we stand

if the knicks don't win at least 50 games (i seriously doubt this) then amar'e gets a shot at mvp.

it ain't going to a player on a team that wins 39-42 games.

i know you think we're a 50 win team, but i do not by any means believe that to be likely.

look at our schedule from now through january and tell me if you think this team will win most games.