This is nothing you didn’t already know. But while Knicks fans will absolutely rally to Carmelo Anthony’s side if he manages to elevate his game and lead the Knicks deep into the playoffs, just know this: we’ll be the only ones doing so. Take a look at this profile of Jeremy Lin in GQ. Then read this profile of Carmelo Anthony in ESPN: The Magazine. I’ll wait.

Okay, finished? Let’s go over it, briefly.

Lin wanted nothing more than to play a team-oriented game, remain with the Knicks forever, and incorporate Anthony into the offense. Anthony hated the attention Lin got, refused to be part of Lin’s offense, and ultimately got himself the team he wanted, all to himself. If this isn’t true- and it is very difficult to ascertain this fully, of course- it is the perception, only reinforced by this week’s big stories.

Now, it so happens that Lin is still struggling to get back to full strength following his knee injury. If Lin doesn’t return to full strength, and struggles in Houston, then the parallel tracks all Knicks fans will operate on will quickly disappear. But a healthy Lin will be everybody else’s favorite; Knicks fans, I predict, will have trouble rooting against him, too.

Now, can an Anthony-dominated offense produce for the Knicks? Sure; they were 12-5 after Lin was lost for the season and Anthony played some of the best basketball of his career. It won’t be as pretty as Linsanity, but if the Knicks win 12 of every 17 games, the fans will be quite happy, and should be.

There’s a real good chance these Anthony-led Knicks fall short of 12-5 in every 17. If they do, the league’s fans will revel in their failures. If they don’t, the league’s fans will still root against the perceived bully who forced Lin out. And as long as Lin is producing in Houston, there will be a nagging reality for everyone, Knicks fans included- however well Anthony is playing, he’d probably play better in an up-tempo offense run by Lin. Don’t believe me? Check his production with the olympic team this summer, in an offense designed by… Mike D’Antoni.

Rarely are fans treated to this kind of Sliding Doors-type alternate realities in real time. It means that barring some injuries keeping Lin or Anthony from playing, this season will be utterly fascinating, regardless of how the Knicks do.

Welcome back Ronnie Brewer

Has anybody seen Rasheed?

misterearl wrote:ChuckBuck - where you been? The Knicks season is year round. We own the greatest basketball reality show on the planet.

I miss Marcus Camby.

I know. Just want the real season to start. The 2 week wait is killing me!

ChuckBuck wrote:God, when does this season begin already!!!

i know chuck these next 2 weeks are gonna feel like an eternity

misterearl wrote:Howard Megdal does it again

This is nothing you didn’t already know. But while Knicks fans will absolutely rally to Carmelo Anthony’s side if he manages to elevate his game and lead the Knicks deep into the playoffs, just know this: we’ll be the only ones doing so. Take a look at this profile of Jeremy Lin in GQ. Then read this profile of Carmelo Anthony in ESPN: The Magazine. I’ll wait.

Okay, finished? Let’s go over it, briefly.

Lin wanted nothing more than to play a team-oriented game, remain with the Knicks forever, and incorporate Anthony into the offense. Anthony hated the attention Lin got, refused to be part of Lin’s offense, and ultimately got himself the team he wanted, all to himself. If this isn’t true- and it is very difficult to ascertain this fully, of course- it is the perception, only reinforced by this week’s big stories.

Now, it so happens that Lin is still struggling to get back to full strength following his knee injury. If Lin doesn’t return to full strength, and struggles in Houston, then the parallel tracks all Knicks fans will operate on will quickly disappear. But a healthy Lin will be everybody else’s favorite; Knicks fans, I predict, will have trouble rooting against him, too.

Now, can an Anthony-dominated offense produce for the Knicks? Sure; they were 12-5 after Lin was lost for the season and Anthony played some of the best basketball of his career. It won’t be as pretty as Linsanity, but if the Knicks win 12 of every 17 games, the fans will be quite happy, and should be.

There’s a real good chance these Anthony-led Knicks fall short of 12-5 in every 17. If they do, the league’s fans will revel in their failures. If they don’t, the league’s fans will still root against the perceived bully who forced Lin out. And as long as Lin is producing in Houston, there will be a nagging reality for everyone, Knicks fans included- however well Anthony is playing, he’d probably play better in an up-tempo offense run by Lin. Don’t believe me? Check his production with the olympic team this summer, in an offense designed by… Mike D’Antoni.

Rarely are fans treated to this kind of Sliding Doors-type alternate realities in real time. It means that barring some injuries keeping Lin or Anthony from playing, this season will be utterly fascinating, regardless of how the Knicks do.

Welcome back Ronnie Brewer

Has anybody seen Rasheed?

Get well soon Shump!

Anyone interested in posting his workout vids? Does he have any workout vids?

misterearl wrote:The Answer Man Chomps On A Piece Of Cake

mrKnickShot wrote:
Q. But who is our (UK) Snooki?

A. Our overweight drama queen in the house? Piece of cake. tkf.

It certainly is and I am sure he is proud of it.

(Via Steve Popper)

So Jeremy Lin is still recovering from a torn meniscus now – 7 months after injuring his knee – and five months after he was 85 percent and unable to play in the postseason.

Well, Ronnie Brewer was on the practice court for the Knicks today and might play this weekend. And his comment on his torn meniscus?

“I’m assuming I got it from working out on the treadmill or jumping or some aspect. It didn’t stop me from working out and if it was up to me I probably wouldn’t have had surgery, I probably would have tried to play through it. But they were trying to be more safe and more cautious. I’ve broken my nose so many times, broken my arm,” (Brewer) added. “I think I have a high tolerance of pain.”

Our two guard can beat up your two guard.

misterearl wrote:The Answer Man Chomps On A Piece Of Cake

mrKnickShot wrote:
Q. But who is our (UK) Snooki?

A. Our overweight drama queen in the house? Piece of cake. tkf.

Man, my screen is covered in water now.........LOL.

yellowboy90 wrote:

misterearl wrote:House Of Pain

(Via Steve Popper)

So Jeremy Lin is still recovering from a torn meniscus now – 7 months after injuring his knee – and five months after he was 85 percent and unable to play in the postseason.

Well, Ronnie Brewer was on the practice court for the Knicks today and might play this weekend. And his comment on his torn meniscus?

“I’m assuming I got it from working out on the treadmill or jumping or some aspect. It didn’t stop me from working out and if it was up to me I probably wouldn’t have had surgery, I probably would have tried to play through it. But they were trying to be more safe and more cautious. I’ve broken my nose so many times, broken my arm,” (Brewer) added. “I think I have a high tolerance of pain.”

Our two guard can beat up your two guard.

So does this mean he gets to his 85% quicker than other get to their 85%?

I don't blame Lin for pusying out. He's a paper chaser like everyone else.