s3231 wrote:mrKnickShot wrote:s3231 wrote:I thought this whole MDA needs Nash thing was debunked last season when MDA had Felton played top-notch ball at the PG position....Before last season, a lot of people didn't think we were even a playoff team and MDA had us fighting for a top 6 seed.
I would not say top notch - he played well. Started out not so great, then had a nice stretch, prior to being traded he was not playing as good. His games were also completely dependent on the 3 falling and it was for a while but then regressed.
Considering a lot of people felt he deserved All-Star consideration, I would say top notch since Felton played the best ball of his career under D'Antoni. His game was definitely not completely dependent on the 3 as he became very good at running the PnR and setting up Amare. If Douglas could do the PnR that well, we wouldn't be suffering as much right now even with his shot not falling.
You're not wrong s3231! You've got it right. I've said before that perception is often mistaken for reality and the MDA haterz on this board are proof positive of my belief.
I will once again list the FACTS. This is what Felton did as a Knick:
Assists
Name FG% 3pt% FT% Reb Ast TO Stl PPG
Steve Nash 49.2 39.5 91.2 3.5 11.4 3.5 0.6 14.8
Rajon Rondo 47.5 23.3 56.8 4.4 11.2 3.4 2.3 10.6
Deron Williams 43.9 33.1 84.5 4.0 10.3 3.5 1.2 20.1
Chris Paul 46.3 38.8 87.8 4.1 9.8 2.2 2.4 15.9
Raymond Felton 42.3 32.8 86.7 3.6 9.1 3.3 1.8 17.1
Jose Calderon 44.0 36.5 85.4 3.0 8.9 2.2 1.2 9.8
John Wall 41.0 29.6 76.6 4.6 8.3 3.8 1.8 16.4
Russell Westbrook 44.2 33.0 84.2 4.6 8.2 3.9 1.9 21.9
With Felton as the PG, the Knicks were 2nd in scoring and 5th in Offensive efficiency. Basically NY was a top offensive team. In fact they were ahead of the Suns.