My point is that a lot of folks want to "upgrade" on Kurt with someone (Weed) who will require us to give up a lot and isn't a clear upgrade IMO. Weed's more athletic, a better post player (when he wants to be) and a better shot blocker, but he's not a better shooter, IMO his D is worse, and he's not as mentally tough. I wouldn't trade him 1 for 1, and we'd obviously have to give up a lot more than KT for Weed. I'd much rather upgrade at 3 or 5 than at 4.
KT's not the problem. He gives us intangibles even when his shot's not falling ... and, last 2 games excluded, the shot's pretty consistent. KVH is a liability thru and thru when his shot's off. Our biggest hole is at center. I love Mutombo, but he's a specialist at this stage in his career, good in certain situations, but even then, not much more than 20 - 25 min a game. And Doleac's D sucks. He's not good enough for the other 20 - 25 minutes.
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Posted by bernard:
What's with all the KT bashing? He's had 2 weak games, but other than them, he's been the Knicks' most consistent player this year. He's an excellent shooter for a PF from 10 - 17. He plays very tough defense. Can be left to handle even very good PF's 1 on 1 on D and also plays good help defense.
Sure, he's got holes in his game. Not athletic. Not a shot blocker. Not a low-post threat. But he rebounds and is tough. Teams need guys like that. He brings to the Knicks a lot of what Oak brought. Not everyone can be number 1, 2 or 3 option.
so... what is you point? you told us all the reasons that we don't like thomas for so why shouldn't we bash him? 2 weak games? he's been a looser since we put him in the starting spot. don't tell me that he's been a solid player when the team hasn't been winning with him as a starter. the fact of the matter is, the knicks need an upgrade at that position and isiah has to look to do it, with him having as expiring contract, that should help the situation.
bashing him is just matter of opinion, people look to blame somebody when it isn't going right for the player along with the team. he's not proved that he can deffend the athletic, up and coming, quick reacting, pf on a consistent basis, he looks to foul rather than move his feat, that is the problem with kurt. hey, when things aren't happening the way they should, people's opinions sometimes come out loud and clear.
