With 2 JJ's already on our roster, I would love to trade Amare for the far superior JJ we have ever had on a roster, Joe Johnson!!!

If OKC loses, I wonder if they would consider trading Perkins to go with

Harden

or

Westbrook

for Dwight Howard????

Would they have interest doing so for DPOY, Tyson Chandler!

With Durant and Westbrook making max $$$$ already.

Harden, will be looking for a max deal in 2 years, with OKC, or with another team, which OKC will be forced to match or not.
Ibaka, as the leagues leading shot blocker, will be getting close to max as well, as one of the leagues most athletic/long big man.

I think they have to just might have to choose between Westbrook or Harden, if that scenario comes up in 2 years.

BUt if he wants a ring its a hell of an idea!

Panos wrote:We should give him a 5 year full MLE.

i just feel he deserves a 3 year extension rather than the 1year vet minimum for JJ's security purposes.
It would still be in the range of the veteran minimum salary, but feel he deserves it.
I wanted to know if we have his early bird rights or bird rights, if we sign 2-3 years to players for the veteran minimum.

He was a crucial part of Linsanity with his defense, ball movement, setting screens, and even scoring with shots and penetration.
I applaud his effort and for him wanting to come back, the way the fans booed him out.
He easily could have been a Jerome James, but he came back this year, with some added skill, unfortunately he played hurt and wasn't as productive towards the end of the season.
He is still a nice rotation player to have that already has chemistry with the team...

Panos wrote:We should give him a 5 year full MLE.

Cosign and throw in a karaoke machine so him and Fields have something to do throughout the year while sitting at the end of the bench

technomaster wrote:The biggest issue with JJ is his injury history - no, not his history - his chronic injuries.

In the words of Kobe Bryant:
"I learned from my predecessors," Bryant said. "[Scottie] Pippen had a [messed] up back taking charges. [Larry] Bird had a [messed] up back taking charges. I said, 'I'm not taking charges.' I figured that ... out at an early age."

at least the charges aren't versus the old school style of basketball.
When you took a charge back in the day, they sure made you pay for it.
Think about a flying knee from Karl Malone going full speed at you.
He might have been very tall, athletic, and outstanding reach like some of these new breeds of PFs,

but he sure was a strong, heavy, and wide man. Those knees were used to protect himself and make opponents think twice about taking a charge.
back to Jarred Jeffries, he is a player that is about heart versus talent.
He sacrifice his body, works hard, sets great screens to get his team mates open, moves the basketball, plays good TEAM defense, and always gives it 100%, working for WIN

NOT for stats, a future contract, or for money, all for the love of the game.

I think its nice to have player like this especially if we ever remain serious about developing YOOTs.
Whether he plays or not, produces or not, he will always be cheering on his team mates, and his loyalty to the Knicks should be rewarded.

I know we are on a limited budget this year and probably won't be able to reward him more than another 1 year veteran minimum.
BUT, I would like to give him a raise if we have his bird rights next year, for 2-3 years of security, without digging in to our exemptions and losing the ability to add talent.
Also, when Iman fouled Dwayne Wade during the season, not wanting to give him an easy basket, Wade got in his face with a "I am a ALL STAR, you better back down ROOK"
Jared Jeffries was the first to back Iman up, as he was trying to go for the basketball, and wasn't a dirty play by any means.
I have hated Jeffries in the past in previous years, but last year, I finally, gave him much respect for the little things he has done as our back up center.

I think he isn't very talented, but he was part of that Linsanity run, and reminds young players that hard work, stats, and doing the little stuff are just as important for a W.
He developed his lack of offensive game last summer, with a much improved shot, improved his ability to penetrate, and FINISH, since last year's horrible layup vs the Celtics.

While Melo, is totally the opposite, but that is another story.....

RonRon wrote:I think a team like OKC, would fit well for Jeffries, playing limited minutes with Nazr's role.
The team is all long and athletic already, many are his size.

They all have the ability to score already, while Jeffries might not get the steal, block, or even rebound at time, he will tap it out much like what Tyson Chandler does, he does a lot of little stuff and intangibles, that will lead to his team mates getting those stats.

Jeffries would excel with his team defense, ability to set screens, willingness to move the basketball (something OKC lacks), and quick feet for a "big man".

I actually Think the Lakers would benefit if they have jeffries! There pick and roll defense is just bad.