Head Coach Mike Woodson: "All I care about is the end result. And if that means a starter - or even a superstar - is nailed to the bench down the stretch, so be it."

Woodson on the NBC (new backcourt): ""We talked about that when we brought the move to bring them both in, that Kidd can guard [shooting guards] and [small forwards]," Woodson said. "It frees Pablo to handle the ball. He kind of got fatigued at the end. But give the ball to Kidd and now it's his turn to handle it. That's a nice combo to have."

Raymond Felton: (on Woodson's offensive system) "It's different, but at the same time it's a lot screen and roll, so I can't complain with that. That's what I love to do.'"

Pablo Prigioni: (via Bleacher Report) "Most of Prigioni’s shots are FIBA three-pointers. I think it’s fair to add those to his (much rarer) two-pointers. All together, from about 22-feet in, Prigioni shoots a career 42 percent. Not bad at all. The upshot is this: Pablo Prigioni is one accurate shooter, and don’t be surprised if he finds time at the number two, as well as chip away at Kidd’s time backing up the one, as the season drags on."

Jason Kidd: "It's not rocket science. (Pablo) keeps it simple, plays hard. He's fun to play with because he competes. Throw age out. It's just basketball. We were just talking how easy it is to play when you understand how to play the right way."

arkrud wrote:In NBA level of competition (not preseason level) the ability to execute is paramount.
Team can get away without PG who can run the team if other players can create their own shot and facilitate.
We do not have this players so we will do as far as our PGs will take us.
With egos like Melo, JR, and STAT we had to go with PGs who can dictate the game and refuse them the ball if they are not working hard for the position or not running the sets.
It was no way Melo will go with the program running by Lin or any other young PG.
Not sure about Felton but Kid and Prigs will not give a dam about Melo or anybody else complains.
Lin place is with the young rebuilding team and he get it.
I think with all bitterness some fans have this is a happy ending for everybody involved and the only possible one.

Melo can't create his own shot now

I seem to recall Melo playing some point-forward and players like Bibby, Fields and Douglas missing numerous wide open shots for weeks and weeks.

For what it's worth, I'd prefer the Knicks have a good pg so that Melo can focus on doing what he does best, scoring and rebounding.

[Steps back, waits]

misterearl wrote:NYKBocker - Can (Brewer) hit an open shot?

A. Yes, yes he can. More important, he is a student of the game.

Even more importantly, I seriously doubt we'll be having any "Brewer Parabola" hate threads regarding his shooting abilities.

Yes, I'm looking at you, Landry Fields.

"the Knicks can expect slightly better point guard play this year, the point guard play should be miles ahead of last season’s production in 40 of the 66 games. Take (cough) out of the equation, and for 61 percent of the season, the Knicks had a point guard PER of 7.8. The team’s record over those 40 games? Exactly 20-20.

The returning point guards this season each bested 13 in PER last year, and call me a ****eyed optimist, but I think Prigioni is a good bet to best 7.8 as well. So if the Knicks get nothing more from any other position-and keep in mind, Amar’e Stoudemire played in only 25 of those 40 games, with most of those 25 coming early as he worked to get himself back into shape following last summer’s back surgery - they should still be a better than .500 team. If the degree of improvement at point guard is as dramatic as it appears, they should be a good bit better than .500."

- Howard Megdal

Translation - let us give thanks that Toney Douglas and Mike Bibby are not relied upon to initiate the offense.

misterearl wrote:En Garde

"the Knicks can expect slightly better point guard play this year, the point guard play should be miles ahead of last season’s production in 40 of the 66 games. Take (cough) out of the equation, and for 61 percent of the season, the Knicks had a point guard PER of 7.8. The team’s record over those 40 games? Exactly 20-20.

The returning point guards this season each bested 13 in PER last year, and call me a ****eyed optimist, but I think Prigioni is a good bet to best 7.8 as well. So if the Knicks get nothing more from any other position-and keep in mind, Amar’e Stoudemire played in only 25 of those 40 games, with most of those 25 coming early as he worked to get himself back into shape following last summer’s back surgery - they should still be a better than .500 team. If the degree of improvement at point guard is as dramatic as it appears, they should be a good bit better than .500."

- Howard Megdal

Translation - let us give thanks that Toney Douglas and Mike Bibby are not relied upon to initiate the offense.

additional subtitle to translation - Thankfully, BDiddy will be a consultant this season.

arkrud wrote:

jrodmc wrote:Melo as a passer is underrated.

[Steps back, waits]

Yep... he is a bit short of a black hole... so lets call him gray hole.
Seriously why the hell the finisher should pass to anybody. Shoot the damm ball.
Melo will never be Kobe-like - no brain, no leadership, no determination, just talent and ego.
he will never be a jack-a..sss of Kobe proportions too. But who cares if you win it all.

Never see anyone criticize Durant when he averages 2.8 assists for his career.

ChuckBuck wrote:

NUPE wrote:

arkrud wrote:In NBA level of competition (not preseason level) the ability to execute is paramount.
Team can get away without PG who can run the team if other players can create their own shot and facilitate.
We do not have this players so we will do as far as our PGs will take us.
With egos like Melo, JR, and STAT we had to go with PGs who can dictate the game and refuse them the ball if they are not working hard for the position or not running the sets.
It was no way Melo will go with the program running by Lin or any other young PG.
Not sure about Felton but Kid and Prigs will not give a dam about Melo or anybody else complains.
Lin place is with the young rebuilding team and he get it.
I think with all bitterness some fans have this is a happy ending for everybody involved and the only possible one.

Melo can't create his own shot now

I seem to recall Melo playing some point-forward and players like Bibby, Fields and Douglas missing numerous wide open shots for weeks and weeks.

For what it's worth, I'd prefer the Knicks have a good pg so that Melo can focus on doing what he does best, scoring and rebounding.

So that's what that abortion of an experiment was called last year by D'Antoni!

And I here I thought Melo never bought into MDA system.

ChuckBuck wrote:

arkrud wrote:

jrodmc wrote:Melo as a passer is underrated.

[Steps back, waits]

Yep... he is a bit short of a black hole... so lets call him gray hole.
Seriously why the hell the finisher should pass to anybody. Shoot the damm ball.
Melo will never be Kobe-like - no brain, no leadership, no determination, just talent and ego.
he will never be a jack-a..sss of Kobe proportions too. But who cares if you win it all.

Never see anyone criticize Durant when he averages 2.8 assists for his career.

his passing and his defense are not good but he makes up for it with his incredible offensive game.