Posted by gfella2121:
Everyone is so brainwashed by the media (particularly by Mike Lupica and ESPN) that because NYK lacks a superstar that it's time to trade every valuableresource to get a big dog. I totally disagree. Let's state the facts:
- NY is severely over the cap
- They lack size up front affecting rebounding
- They turn the ball over way too much (less as in past though) and they continue to get caught-up in 1/2 court sets, even though they have quick players
- Their freethrow percentage is horrible
With regards to cap space and size, I think we need to package a deal for a monster-size powerforward with the nothing else on his mind but getting rebounds. If possible keep Thomas as back-up and trade Othella and Weatherspoon and Ward or Eisley along with money or draft picks or both. I'm not a GM, so I don't know how, just pointing out the needs. I think Camby is adequate a Center. Yes that is not his natural position, but he's been starting for two years, and is our most consistent player when healthy and a hell of a shot blocker. He holds his own on defense considering his skinny frame. The big thing is to free-up cap space and take sacrifices to get rid of the expensive guys while plugging up the holes with adequate players. Freethrow % will get better (hopefully) as the season goes on. Turnovers. I have no clue how to fix that problem. I wonder if Van Stessdy has contemplated (after a trade obviously) going back to the Spree/Houston backcourt and starting Shandon, or if he got a Center move camby to small forward. Just a few thoughts.
Rebuilding is not option. You do not sign a $100M player, or waste talent with a team with a .500 win record. This is a quality team, with quality players and a quality coach. Centers are always a problem to get, just due to the lack of them in the league. With PG's, I don't see anybody currently that it's worth shaking up you team. Mark finally has the plays down and is the top 5 assist man in history.
And finally as NYK draft history has proven, bad idea. Let's not wait or scream for more Layden mistakes and let's develop our players.
PS - I love that Miami is worse than the BULLS. LOL, LOL, LOL
Don't forget, we lost to the BULLS too. LOL, LOL, LOL - we're equally sad.
I personally don't understand Miami.
Mourning is playing, Grant is out (Gatling is in), they have Kendall Gill, Eddie Jone, Strickland. What's the problem?!