I would have taken a case of beer for TT.

I cant believe all these writers are saying that the Knicks are now contenders in the east because of this trade, little do they know that they just got the laziest player in the league, he's worthless. I was hoping they would trade him before the deadline. Have fun with him NY, you'll find out what he's all about soon enough.

Good riddance.


--Ouch! Heres the link if you wanna read more. I just truly hope and believe that Tim Thomas will be the perfect fit.
http://boards.espn.go.com/cgi/nba/request.dll?LIST&room=nba_mil

I see that other postas in that Bucks forum were more optimistic about the trade working out in the Knicks' favor, though.

[Edited by - HARDCOREKNICKSFAN on 02/16/2004 12:55:20]

Right now, Keith was the best player in this deal. I think we lose in the short term, it all depends on what we get in from Mohammed. Thomas has no touch around the basket... he is a role player that never has lived up to his enormous physical talent. If he becomes a dominant rebounder or defender, then I'm wrong. If Mohammed blossoms the deal works.

That board was even more hateful then this one. On the Bucks TT was asked to be the first option this year and he just isn't. He's a 4th option on our team. Kurt Thomas will still be the third, and if Sheed signs TT will be fifth. And I cant stress enough how KVH did not have a good relationship with players. Did anyone catch the way Steph chewed him out during the Dallas game? I cringed because Steph had such a hidden disgust for him.

Best case scenario TT is convinced by Isiah to play with more enthusiasm. Who even alley oops on this team? Have you ever seen a Steph to KVH alley oop? Thats what TT will be on this team. I remember seeing TT do this one alley oop a few years ago and just thought he could be amazing. Everyone got down on him for not showing his full potential on Milwaukee. He doesnt have to do that here. Penny will take a few more shots a game and in the end KVH was a bad fit in the larger scope of things.

And Nazzy is such an improvement. How many times can I see Steph drive towards the basket and pass it off to Dikembe who then takes a few seconds to gather himself to take a shot. Isiah has always seen something in Nazzy and will build his confidence. This doesnt make the Knicks ALOT better but in the long run this is a great trade. Especially if the reports that Sheed called Damon Stoudamire and told him he will sign with NY are true. You almost dont want TT to live up to any potential, just leave that third option spot open for Sheed. And hey if Isiah is able to get TT's head right then its an added bonus. I dont see how KVH would survive with Sheed and Steph there. KVH and thugs just dont mix.

This Newsday article says its unlikely either Thomas or Mohammed will start tommorow because neither was at practice today.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/ny-spkside0217,0,7082802.story?coll=ny-sports-headlines