The Idaho Stampede of the D-League are a perfect 7-0 right now. Once you see that, only natural to start looking into why they're undefeated. I think the 2 main reasons are Jackson and former Wolfpack PF Richard Howell, along with some solid PG play from former Mississippi State guard Dee Bost. Bost has talent -- thing with him is, he just doesn't shoot the ball well enough with any regularity, even going back to college. Sub 40% shooter from the field wherever he's been which is too much of a red flag... These other 2 are keepers though and would fit in BEAUTIFULLY here. Both guys would add instant identity to our team, possibly the worst team in the league right now. I honestly believe a little more youth and excitement would go a long, long way toward salvaging the year -- it would energize the crowd and I think it would even pump up the existing veterans. We need to ask ourselves -- does Kyle Lowry put us in championship contention? No, he doesn't. So why deal away possibly 2 young assets for a guy that probably bolts on us after the season? Either that or we'll have to pay handsomely (overpay) for him to stay which will interfere with the rebuilding process that we'll obviously need to go through again soon. Makes no sense at all.

Even though Jackson's under 6' he's about the most dynamic, exciting player we could possibly add to the mix right now. Much more over Kyle Lowry. Come on -- are you kidding me? Not even close. If we make this deal, the moment we continue losing with Lowry, the Garden fickle will jump all over this dude, he'll then refuse to re-sign (not that I'd even want him back), Woodson'll get canned finally and then that'll be that. Jackson's strong/well put-together, very athletic, one hell of a scorer for a point (always a plus in my book, an added bonus) and, despite Dee Bost handling the ball for the Stampede, he's a legit point guard, very capable of handling, directing traffic and distributing the rock himself (big-time scorer for Baylor, also a very good passer who racked up some big-time assist games). He'd put up points, shoot it well enough, get in the paint AT WILL, get to the line AT WILL and distribute the ball to keep everyone happy. What more could we want??? Again, wouldn't have to give up a single asset to get him; we'd just have to clear a roster spot (Chris Smith). What's the big worry with this kid, that he's only about 5'11" in shoes? Come on -- big deal.. What was Nate Robinson? 5'8"? This guy's a better player than Nate. Sorry. AND he's a real PG. Ask yourselves -- what the hell is the difference between 5'11" and 6', 6'1" anyway? I don't think there is any. What clear-cut advantage does a 6'1" PG have over a guy that's 5'11"? Tell me? Jackson's too strong and athletic to get pushed around by someone an inch or 2 bigger imo.

This kid Howell is just a worker, a guy you respect and want in the trench with you. EXCELLENT rebounder in college, EXCELLENT rebounder now in the DL and that ability will 100% transition over to the NBA. CJ Leslie may have more unrealized potential than this kid, but this guy was NC State's best player last year imo. Should've gotten drafted...Not a bad offensive player at all by any stretch of the imagination too btw -- he's fundamentally sound around the basket, a tireless worker, very capable of cleaning up off the offensive board and he can step out and nail 15 footers. Part of the problem is that we simply don't have enough youth and production at the 4 spot. I know Martin played well against Chicago with all the blocks, STAT looked good too, but that position is a major weakness for us. We desperately need a different look there. This kid, the way he works and the way he plays, would be fantastic -- definitely a guy the crowd would rally around and appreciate. Only about 6'8" so he's no monster -- but again, just like Jackson, I don't care. He plays bigger than that..Picture Reggie Evans with a much better overall game. Light years better offensively.. Would require another roster cut to add -- take your pick here. Beno Udrih?

In order to add the last piece, Seth Curry, a decision would finally have to be made on Cole Aldrich or Tour'e Murry. To add this kid -- I'd cut Murry. I see what makes Murry attractive but I just see a much higher ceiling with Seth Curry, plus I liked Cole Aldrich in college and refuse to believe he forgot how to play basketball. Aldrich should've been playing all along here, esp. since Chandler went down. This dude could've/should've been helping us for weeks.. Shame on Woody here, seriously. If put in a position to make a choice between Murry & Curry -- I'd chose Curry. We all wanted Steph Curry in the draft a few years back -- his brother has a lot of the same qualities. Same DNA and it shows in his game. Lights out shooter, should've gotten drafted on this ability alone. And all he's done since then is go to the DL, work on his game and SHOW without a doubt that he can take over and run a ballclub for long stretches. Lead guard material right here.

Chris Smith, Beno Udrih and Aldrich or Murry out -- Jackson, Seth Curry and Richard Howell in. And then for the love of God PLAY 'EM!!! Start here. Start with 10-day contracts, ready to follow with offers for the rest of the year and even 2-3 year deals once they showed their worth...If Woody didn't want to adhere to something like this, there's the door. Dude should've been fired already anyway. I much prefer something like this over dealing for Kyle Lowry. Just my 2 cents.

We can't even play Toure Murry smh

smackeddog wrote:

EnySpree wrote:Pierre Jackson is the guy I want.

We can't even play Toure Murry smh

Hopefully Murray gets some burn tonight! (and I don't mean garbage time)

And hopefully if he gets time he totally takes advantage and doesn't play it safe so he doesn't step on toes. This is his time now. .. The basketball gods set the table for him by eliminating Felton and shump

EnySpree wrote:

smackeddog wrote:

EnySpree wrote:Pierre Jackson is the guy I want.

We can't even play Toure Murry smh

Hopefully Murray gets some burn tonight! (and I don't mean garbage time)

And hopefully if he gets time he totally takes advantage and doesn't play it safe so he doesn't step on toes. This is his time now. .. The basketball gods set the table for him by eliminating Felton and shump

I hope Murry finally gets a chance here. I've been saying that all along. I just feel the Knicks, specifically Woody I guess, just don't see big things in this kid. Couple that with the fact that he wasn't a big performer either in college or the DL -- that's why I'd want to shoot for something better if forced to choose the best player for the roster spot (P. Jackson, Seth Curry).

CrushAlot wrote:Is Jackson on assignment from OKC? If so it would take a trade to get him.

I don't think so. New Orleans drafted him in the 2nd round (pick acquired from the Sixers), he chose not to sign there instead opted for France, then never played a game in France and turned up in the DL as a free agent. He's fair game to sign. He's too talented not to sign even at 5 foot nothing esp. for a team like us with a dire PG need.

RonRon wrote:

Finestrg wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:Is Jackson on assignment from OKC? If so it would take a trade to get him.

I don't think so. New Orleans drafted him in the 2nd round (pick acquired from the Sixers), he chose not to sign there instead opted for France, then never played a game in France and turned up in the DL as a free agent. He's fair game to sign. He's too talented not to sign even at 5 foot nothing esp. for a team like us with a dire PG need.

I don't think so, Pelican's still own his draft rights for a NBA team, I don't know for how many years till he can join an NBA team unless traded for
You can't just pick up other team's 2nd round players that were not signed to contracts, thus why we had the draft rights to EURO players in the deal for Tyson Chandler

That is why I don't understand why you suggest bringing him up as picking him up for "FREE"

Philly drafted him and was sent to Pelicans along with Jrue Holiday

Unless a 2nd round pick signs a deal with the team that drafted them and then gets cut which I don't think was the case as he just joined the Pelican's "SUMMER LEAGUE"
but
never signed an official contract

Otherwise, they still technically own his draft rights despite not signing him to a contract and would need a trade to sign with another team

EnySpree wrote:wtf are the Knicks doing man.....this forum needs to take over as a management council. We would totally revamp this team by the end of the week

but

NO still own's his draft rights

That is like us drafting Jerome Jordan
because he went oversea's the year after he was drafted
was another team able to sign him because we chose not to? NO, because we own his draft rights....

RonRon wrote:Chris Smith is on our trade machine because he is on the team and Pierre Jackson is not

but

NO still own's his draft rights

That is like us drafting Jerome Jordan
because he went oversea's the year after he was drafted
was another team able to sign him because we chose not to? NO, because we own his draft rights....