When Amare thinks about what needs fixing, I wonder if he thinks about all of the fouls he has taking to defend the interior. Wondering if instead of scoring help, which he probably thought he needed, help in interior defense, and rebounding might now be a higher priority for him? In short, is it possible that Amare is now rethinking whether Melo is the most efficient purchase to help get the Knicks a championship?

What do you think?

I sure hope he's not surprised, I hope he expected to drop buckets, cash money, and win the games of ball. It would surprise me if he is surprised by the winning.

knicks1248 wrote:there are only 2 things im surprise about, thats the amount of games ( thought we would win about 45 games) we have won in a row (has not happen in 16 years) and how bad AR has been in this system

But you're not Amar'e.

Q. rvwink - What do you think?

A. The Answer Man thinks that when the Knicks were 3-8, Amar'e was more pissed than anyone on a message board.

Q. rvwink - In short, is it possible that Amare is now rethinking whether Melo is the most efficient purchase to help get the Knicks a championship?

A. Amar'e never thought about Melo in the first place. It was all a manufactured smokescreen, courtesy of Calvin Andrews. Who is Calvin Andrews? He is the agent that Carmelo fired back in June to take his services to CAA (Creative Artists Agency) in a package deal with LaLa. Cute huh?

Q. rvwink - Do you think even (Amar'e) knew that his rebounding, shot blocking, assists, clutch shooting and leadership skills would all flourish so soon with the Knicks?

A. Hard to tell what Amar'e knew. He knew his paycheck had a few extra digits and that he needed to earn his salary.

Q. rvwink - Is it also possible that he could have anticipated how well Felton, Chandler, Fields and Gallo have been playing alongside of him?

A. Not possible. Chemistry is an elusive commodity and no one expects Landry Fields to be the second coming of John Havlicek. But it could happen.

rvwink - When Amare thinks about what needs fixing, I wonder if he thinks about all of the fouls he has taking to defend the interior.

A. Amar'e does not think about what needs fixing any more than Donnie Walsh is working on his drop step and free throw technique.

Q. rvwink - Wondering if instead of scoring help, which he probably thought he needed, help in interior defense, and rebounding might now be a higher priority for him?

A. Amar'es priority is beating midtown traffic tomorrow, stretching properly and making certain his lenses don't fog up.

Beat Boston

Apparently you don't think Amare's opinion is all that insightful. I know that I once read that Kobe was consulted when the Lakers proposed an important deal and thought Amare might have the same privilege. Thanks for your detailed response A.M.

A.M., I would like to be the first to congratulate you for your excellent timing of when the new Knicks were ready to win consistently. I thought the Knicks were ready then too and I thought it humorous that people who didn't want to be disappointed actually criticized your timing. I admired your willingness to go out on a limb.

Q. martin - Is Amare still staying thirsty?

A. Unquestionably. Let's hope he stays out of foul trouble.

rvwink - "I would like to be the first to congratulate you for your excellent timing of when the new Knicks were ready to win consistently. I thought the Knicks were ready then too and I thought it humorous that people who didn't want to be disappointed actually criticized your timing. I admired your willingness to go out on a limb."

rv - The Answer Man gives you a flying chest bump for looking at the bright side. People who sit on their hands, waiting for some sign "the Knicks are back" via a parade or a ceremony at City Hall are missing the most fun ride in a decade. To be perfectly manly, The Answer Man expected the team trust (and rotation) issues to take until January or February to be settled. Did "our" beloved New York Knicks just go 13-1 or are we dreaming?

Amar'e must have REALLY been pissed.

Forget the "make or break" nonsense about the upcoming series of December games that threaten our NYK manhood. The Answer Man plays 'em one at a time. Win or lose, our starters are sharing the responsibility so what more could you ask from a brand new team of yoots?

Beat Boston.

Bonn1997 wrote:

orangeblobman wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:there are only 2 things im surprise about, thats the amount of games ( thought we would win about 45 games) we have won in a row (has not happen in 16 years) and how bad AR has been in this system

But you're not Amar'e.

LOL!

dont laugh at him bonn...he needs to take is little act on the road

I think with Chandler, Gallinari, and Fields starting, we have three valuable pieces who are excellent now, and will be even better in a couple of years. That is why MDA had confidence in his postgame talk, that the Knicks will continue to improve this year. I also believe that the Knicks are committed to improving the quality of our bench. Not as a development squad, but to make valuable contributions night after night.