Woodson- Now that Danphoney is coach in L.A , he wants to show the world he's a better coach when it comes to getting the most out of his players and will be playing for something beyond 1st rd of the playoffs this season.

Camby - Chose NY over defending champs where he was guaranteed a rotation spot once in shape.

J.Smith- People said he was a knuckle head who partied too much, maturity level questioned after 9 seasons.

Felton - Was labeled a player who didn't like coming into a season in shape and wants to prove he's a better fit than Lin at the starting Point Guard.

Wallace - Out for two yrs was thought to be done in the association.

Melo - Wants to prove he can be a leader on both side of the court, wants to prove critics wrong.

Prigioni- At 35 oldest rookie ever in the league wants to show seasoned overseas vets can hold their own.

K.Thomas - Oldest players in the Association , wants to show he still has gas left in the tank when he needs to be
driven.

Brewer - Proves he can fit in and be as effective as he was in Utah when players are rewarded for moving without the ball.

Chandler - He wants to show everyone in Dallas they won a chip because of his defensive tenacity and is an integral part of any championship run.

Kidd - At 39 still takes care of his body and wants to win a chip in the Tri-State Area after being crushed playing for the Nets in Finals.

Shumpert - Wants to show he's still the best defender on the team and prove he's not a rookie anymore and will be even better this season after injury.

Amare - Wants a Championship after being the initial piece to come to NY. Wants to get rid of the injury prone label and become dominate again with him monstrous finishes with 3 pgs who like to pass the rock.

playa2 wrote:Knicks may be in a learning mode , most of them are carrying a chip on their shoulders for various reasons.

Woodson- Now that Danphoney is coach in L.A , he wants to show the world he's a better coach when it comes to getting the most out of his players and will be playing for something beyond 1st rd of the playoffs this season.

Camby - Chose NY over defending champs where he was guaranteed a rotation spot once in shape.

J.Smith- People said he was a knuckle head who partied too much, maturity level questioned after 9 seasons.

Felton - Was labeled a player who didn't like coming into a season in shape and wants to prove he's a better fit than Lin at the starting Point Guard.

Wallace - Out for two yrs was thought to be done in the association.

Melo - Wants to prove he can be a leader on both side of the court, wants to prove critics wrong.

Prigioni- At 35 oldest rookie ever in the league wants to show seasoned overseas vets can hold their own.

K.Thomas - Oldest players in the Association , wants to show he still has gas left in the tank when he needs to be
driven.

Brewer - Proves he can fit in and be as effective as he was in Utah when players are rewarded for moving without the ball.

Chandler - He wants to show everyone in Dallas they won a chip because of his defensive tenacity and is an integral part of any championship run.

Kidd - At 39 still takes care of his body and wants to win a chip in the Tri-State Area after being crushed playing for the Nets in Finals.

Shumpert - Wants to show he's still the best defender on the team and prove he's not a rookie anymore and will be even better this season after injury.

Amare - Wants a Championship after being the initial piece to come to NY. Wants to get rid of the injury prone label and become dominate again with him monstrous finishes with 3 pgs who like to pass the rock.

these your opinions as a fan or you interview these guys?

CashMoney wrote:

Nalod wrote:

playa2 wrote:Knicks may be in a learning mode , most of them are carrying a chip on their shoulders for various reasons.

Woodson- Now that Danphoney is coach in L.A , he wants to show the world he's a better coach when it comes to getting the most out of his players and will be playing for something beyond 1st rd of the playoffs this season.

Camby - Chose NY over defending champs where he was guaranteed a rotation spot once in shape.

J.Smith- People said he was a knuckle head who partied too much, maturity level questioned after 9 seasons.

Felton - Was labeled a player who didn't like coming into a season in shape and wants to prove he's a better fit than Lin at the starting Point Guard.

Wallace - Out for two yrs was thought to be done in the association.

Melo - Wants to prove he can be a leader on both side of the court, wants to prove critics wrong.

Prigioni- At 35 oldest rookie ever in the league wants to show seasoned overseas vets can hold their own.

K.Thomas - Oldest players in the Association , wants to show he still has gas left in the tank when he needs to be
driven.

Brewer - Proves he can fit in and be as effective as he was in Utah when players are rewarded for moving without the ball.

Chandler - He wants to show everyone in Dallas they won a chip because of his defensive tenacity and is an integral part of any championship run.

Kidd - At 39 still takes care of his body and wants to win a chip in the Tri-State Area after being crushed playing for the Nets in Finals.

Shumpert - Wants to show he's still the best defender on the team and prove he's not a rookie anymore and will be even better this season after injury.

Amare - Wants a Championship after being the initial piece to come to NY. Wants to get rid of the injury prone label and become dominate again with him monstrous finishes with 3 pgs who like to pass the rock.

these your opinions as a fan or you interview these guys?

Aren't the Nets playing right now?

who?

;)

blatche is killing it now, ps...but the kings d is terrible

Lets stop making up value statements for these guys.

Smith can't get a long term deal worth a darn cuz he is a bone head.

We gave Camby a 3 years deal for more than Min.

I can go on and on.

Its all good, but getting carried away a bit.

Nalod wrote:

playa2 wrote:Knicks may be in a learning mode , most of them are carrying a chip on their shoulders for various reasons.

Woodson- Now that Danphoney is coach in L.A , he wants to show the world he's a better coach when it comes to getting the most out of his players and will be playing for something beyond 1st rd of the playoffs this season.

Camby - Chose NY over defending champs where he was guaranteed a rotation spot once in shape.

J.Smith- People said he was a knuckle head who partied too much, maturity level questioned after 9 seasons.

Felton - Was labeled a player who didn't like coming into a season in shape and wants to prove he's a better fit than Lin at the starting Point Guard.

Wallace - Out for two yrs was thought to be done in the association.

Melo - Wants to prove he can be a leader on both side of the court, wants to prove critics wrong.

Prigioni- At 35 oldest rookie ever in the league wants to show seasoned overseas vets can hold their own.

K.Thomas - Oldest players in the Association , wants to show he still has gas left in the tank when he needs to be
driven.

Brewer - Proves he can fit in and be as effective as he was in Utah when players are rewarded for moving without the ball.

Chandler - He wants to show everyone in Dallas they won a chip because of his defensive tenacity and is an integral part of any championship run.

Kidd - At 39 still takes care of his body and wants to win a chip in the Tri-State Area after being crushed playing for the Nets in Finals.

Shumpert - Wants to show he's still the best defender on the team and prove he's not a rookie anymore and will be even better this season after injury.

Amare - Wants a Championship after being the initial piece to come to NY. Wants to get rid of the injury prone label and become dominate again with him monstrous finishes with 3 pgs who like to pass the rock.

these your opinions as a fan or you interview these guys?

Of course these are my opinions. LOL Many in the Association are getting paid a lot of Jack, but most don't play with a chip on their shoulder. Knicks have an entire roster and coach with something to prove with an NY attitude to show for it.

Nalod wrote:Some of these guys are being paid good money.

Lets stop making up value statements for these guys.

Smith can't get a long term deal worth a darn cuz he is a bone head.

We gave Camby a 3 years deal for more than Min.

I can go on and on.

Its all good, but getting carried away a bit.

Why can't you just let fans be fans? You constantly police positive threads. Let just have fun and speculate.

If you've got nothing positive...

ChuckBuck wrote:

babyKnicks wrote:

Nalod wrote:Some of these guys are being paid good money.

Lets stop making up value statements for these guys.

Smith can't get a long term deal worth a darn cuz he is a bone head.

We gave Camby a 3 years deal for more than Min.

I can go on and on.

Its all good, but getting carried away a bit.

Why can't you just let fans be fans? You constantly police positive threads. Let just have fun and speculate.

If you've got nothing positive...

Anything positive is considered "homerism" by Nalod.

And when backed into a corner, always say:

"Nice little Knickheads, let the games play out and then we shall see if your trite little positivisms are warranted, okay?"

*while thinking* "Boy, is that Blatche something else, or what?"

babyKnicks wrote:

Nalod wrote:Some of these guys are being paid good money.

Lets stop making up value statements for these guys.

Smith can't get a long term deal worth a darn cuz he is a bone head.

We gave Camby a 3 years deal for more than Min.

I can go on and on.

Its all good, but getting carried away a bit.

Why can't you just let fans be fans? You constantly police positive threads. Let just have fun and speculate.

If you've got nothing positive...

Whats negative? I read all the stories in the press as to why these guys are here. Where do I bash the construction of the team?

I bash Dolan and the reason for years of Knick crap we endured. I like Lin and liked MDA and I liked Felton as much that it was part reason I did not like the trade. Im glad Felton is back, but we suffered for a season and a half for being under rostered and watched us break down last season.

I support our coach's. Love the job Woodson is doing. But its not "Hoosiers" either. Some around here have made this guy out like some mythical guardian who keeps his players off the streets and away from gangs and helps them with their homework! He is holding multimillionaires like Smith and Melo to a professional standard that they play up to not just their contract but be the player they want to be. Ok, if he can do it the team wins and he wins. ITs great BTW, but its not like he is saving youth or anything.

Let fans be fans? Nobody is stopping anyone but im calling out BS when I smell it.

All I say is its a long season and lots of games ahead. Im looking forward to it but some are really looking forward to wins as if they are already done. Thats fine, but at the same time the bitching and moaning of disappointment and calling for players and coach's head are at the other end of the spectrum equally annoying and detached from reality. Like some of the "trade checker" deals.

playa2 you are dead on it. Thank you.

The Yankees brought Joe Torre in from Atlanta, who fired him. Joe was not bad as a manager of men. Woodson brings the same understated command of personalities. Mike Woodson invests his entire summer in keeping close to his men at the Olympics, calling in a few favors from Hakeem and dinner dates.

For one chance to shine on the brightest stage in the world, would any veteran player, knowing that a ring is a possibility, take advantage of that opportunity? You damn skippy.

Marcus Camby ("sup Hartford?") and Kurt Thomas remember how much fun they had in 1999. What better place to end a career on top? Whether they play or not, they bring a sense of continuity that we desperately need amid all the change. Amar'e is the longest tenured Knicks player. Camby and Kurt look good wearing 23 and 40.

Rasheed Wallace understands Broadway offers a seasoned actor an intense spotlight. He always wanted to play in New York. The "Sheed" chants never happened on the road when he was with Detroit. This is different. This is Shakespearian. "Doth the ball lie?"

Jason Kidd always played well in The Garden. Now, he can make the extra pass with the crowd behind him. Beating Dallas was sweet. Another ring, on his terms, would be much sweeter.

Raymond Felton never wanted to leave. That is no chip. That is Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz clicking her orange adidas, "there's no place like home..."

Ronnie Brewer simply wants to feel wanted. Minimum deal? No problem. Cannot wait to play the Bulls. Just an old school baller who does the things that make a difference, happy to feel wanted. If The Garden shows him love, he will show them love back.

Pablo Prigioni will have stories for the family back in Rio Tercero, Argentina. News travels faster from New York City. Pablo's hands are fairly quick. A pickpocket in New York? Perfect fit.