[ IMAGES: Images ON turn off | ACCOUNT: User Status is LOCKED why? ]

ESPN Future Power Rankings (insider) anyone have it?
Forum Index  ›  NY Knicks Forum
« Reply To Topic
Author Thread
crzymdups
Posts: 52018
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 5/1/2004
Member: #671
USA
3/16/2011  3:29 PM
Sorry to ask again, but I need reason to be hopeful!

Apparently the Knicks were rated somewhat high.

¿ △ ?
AUTOADVERT
K22
Posts: 25143
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 10/18/2006
Member: #1182
USA
3/16/2011  3:34 PM    LAST EDITED: 3/16/2011  3:38 PM
We are ranked #6.

What a difference a season and a half can make. In the November 2009 edition of the Future Power Rankings, we ranked the Knicks 21st. In December 2010, thanks to their strong play, a sleeper draft pick and the acquisition of free agent Amare Stoudemire, we moved the Knicks from 11th to seventh. Now, with a trade deadline deal bringing in Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups, we have pushed the Knicks up the rankings once again, to sixth overall.

New York is still a piece or two away from being a true contender, but they rate as above average in every category but Draft -- in terms of Players, Management, Money and Market, the Knicks are relatively strong.

In just 16 months, the Knicks' roster has moved from 28th to eighth, and the front office gets high marks for its deft maneuvering to clear cap space and get two stars. And while New York City has always been a prime destination for free agents, with Stoudemire and Anthony on board, the Knicks now rival the Lakers, Heat and Bulls as the team to join.

While the Knicks lost ground in the Money category because they used a lot of their salary-cap space in the Anthony acquisition, they should have significant room in 2012, when Chauncey Billups is scheduled to come off the books. While it's unlikely the Knicks can add star point guard Chris Paul or Deron Williams, they should be able to keep adding pieces to the puzzle.

The future in New York hasn't seemed so bright in years. While it's doubtful the Knicks will be able to compete with the likes of Miami and Chicago next season, they should, for the first time in a long time, finally be fielding a serious playoff threat for the next few years.

(Previous rank: 7)

On a side note, Chad Ford and John Hollinger wrote this piece.

-- the preceding post was brought to you by the letter K and the number 22.
SupremeCommander
Posts: 34071
Alba Posts: 35
Joined: 4/28/2006
Member: #1127
3/16/2011  3:40 PM
K22 wrote:We are ranked #6.

On a side note, Chad Ford and John Hollinger wrote this piece.

WHOA

DLeethal wrote: Lol Rick needs a safe space
JrZyHuStLa
Posts: 25677
Alba Posts: 3
Joined: 1/5/2007
Member: #1241
3/16/2011  3:44 PM
I can see us being the 6th best team in the future, key word being "future." Obviously once we figure out how to beat teams we're supposed to beat.
fishmike
Posts: 53902
Alba Posts: 1
Joined: 7/19/2002
Member: #298
USA
3/16/2011  3:50 PM
KNicks have money, which is good, but will we have the brains to spend it right? Who will be in the front office. If Walsh leaves the future goes from good to who knows what?

If Walsh signs for 3 more years I think he will put the pieces in place to at least make us a top 4 team in the East. Boston is very old which leaves the Heat, Magic (assuming Dwight stays), Bulls and Knicks.

BUT

Knicks are currently constructed as 42-45 win team if they stay healthy. Hawks are EASILY better right now. People assume role players are easy to get but they arent.

I would think the plan is to buy as many late first rounders, etc that they can. Hope like hell Walsh can draft another Fields and Douglas, bring in Jerome Jordan and hope the Knicks have the pieces to put a good package together for CP3 or a bigman, etc

"winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
Knicksfan
Posts: 33520
Alba Posts: 27
Joined: 7/5/2004
Member: #691
USA
3/16/2011  3:52 PM
JrZyHuStLa wrote:I can see us being the 6th best team in the future, key word being "future." Obviously once we figure out how to beat teams we're supposed to beat.

Once we get a new coach.

Knicks_Fan
Knicksfan
Posts: 33520
Alba Posts: 27
Joined: 7/5/2004
Member: #691
USA
3/16/2011  3:52 PM
Knicksfan wrote:
JrZyHuStLa wrote:I can see us being the 6th best team in the future, key word being "future." Obviously once we figure out how to beat teams we're supposed to beat.

Once we get a new coach.

And a decent rotation of two real centers.

Knicks_Fan
fishmike
Posts: 53902
Alba Posts: 1
Joined: 7/19/2002
Member: #298
USA
3/16/2011  4:04 PM
Knicksfan wrote:
Knicksfan wrote:
JrZyHuStLa wrote:I can see us being the 6th best team in the future, key word being "future." Obviously once we figure out how to beat teams we're supposed to beat.

Once we get a new coach.

And a decent rotation of two real centers.


and some guys to defend whoever MElo and Stat are supposed to guard
"winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
fishmike
Posts: 53902
Alba Posts: 1
Joined: 7/19/2002
Member: #298
USA
3/16/2011  4:05 PM
Knicksfan wrote:
JrZyHuStLa wrote:I can see us being the 6th best team in the future, key word being "future." Obviously once we figure out how to beat teams we're supposed to beat.

Once we get a new coach.

and a bench
"winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
fishmike
Posts: 53902
Alba Posts: 1
Joined: 7/19/2002
Member: #298
USA
3/16/2011  4:05 PM
Knicksfan wrote:
JrZyHuStLa wrote:I can see us being the 6th best team in the future, key word being "future." Obviously once we figure out how to beat teams we're supposed to beat.

Once we get a new coach.

and a PG closer to drinking age than social security age
"winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
Juice
Posts: 21742
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 11/2/2009
Member: #2968
3/16/2011  4:06 PM
What are the Pacers and Cavs ranked?
Knicksfan
Posts: 33520
Alba Posts: 27
Joined: 7/5/2004
Member: #691
USA
3/16/2011  4:07 PM
Juice wrote:What are the Pacers and Cavs ranked?

They are Knicks Stoppers

Knicks_Fan
Juice
Posts: 21742
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 11/2/2009
Member: #2968
3/16/2011  4:07 PM
fishmike wrote:
Knicksfan wrote:
JrZyHuStLa wrote:I can see us being the 6th best team in the future, key word being "future." Obviously once we figure out how to beat teams we're supposed to beat.

Once we get a new coach.

and a PG closer to drinking age than social security age

Billups is 35 not 45
fishmike
Posts: 53902
Alba Posts: 1
Joined: 7/19/2002
Member: #298
USA
3/16/2011  4:13 PM
Juice wrote:
fishmike wrote:
Knicksfan wrote:
JrZyHuStLa wrote:I can see us being the 6th best team in the future, key word being "future." Obviously once we figure out how to beat teams we're supposed to beat.

Once we get a new coach.

and a PG closer to drinking age than social security age

Billups is 35 not 45

I like him but he's trade fodder next Feb
"winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
« Reply To Topic
ESPN Future Power Rankings (insider) anyone have it?
Forum Index  ›  NY Knicks Forum

©2001-2025 ultimateknicks.comm All rights reserved. About Us.
This site is not affiliated with the NY Knicks or the National Basketball Association in any way.
You may visit the official NY Knicks web site by clicking here.

All times (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time.

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy