The triangle is not a style of play. It is a name for an offensive set.

Style of play, as Kenny Smith refers to, speaks more to the overall playing personality on both ends of the court.

The Spurs are not known for the plays they run, but rather "how" they relate on the court. The championship Boston Celtics were known for running a fast break to perfection, but that was only a fraction of the story. The triangle is not the personality or the heart and soul of the franchise.

Unfortunately, the franchise personality that clouds our beloved Knicks is a direct by-product of that style exemplified by its ownership. Uncle Phil has his work cut out for him.

Just a thought.

Which came first, the players or the playing personality?

fishmike wrote:We dont have a style of play, because we dont have any players yet.

Im not convinced THjr makes it past the deadline.

I see Melo, Galloway possibly Calderon and not much else. Maybe Prigs (I think he gets traded also).

“You say: ‘That dude can help me win. Now, how do I get him?’ That is a true essence of what New York City basketball is.”

What’s problematic about the Knicks at the moment is that the team has no signature, no personality. There is no theme, except “next season.”

The Knicks playing personality will be determined by the five starters (sans Carmelo) who Phil decides are the foundation. With regard to personality, Melo must be dropped from the equation. Hence, why he will be recast as a sixth a man in the image of Vinnie Johnson.

or Cazzie Russell Earl

True. Or john Havlicek.

gunsnewing wrote:or Cazzie Russell Earl

Cazzie was eventually traded to Golden State.

No way Bradley should have started ahead of him. Given the cultural backdrop, Cazzie's treatment was one of the most tense moments in franchise history. Thankfully, the elders on the roster (Reed) helped him manage his frustration.

Imagine the task to convince Melo it is best for the team that he comes of the bench.

You know I have to comment on this. 1st of all what team that is basically doing a total rebuild is going to demonstrate a style of play? We only have one clear starter for next year in Melo!!! I can't stand all the media and some fans who've bought into this crap, talking about the team when we know they've broken it down and have almost nothing on the roster right now but role players and prospects. For decades they've been screaming for the Knicks to do a rebuild or claiming it can't be done in NY. Now that Phil is doing the closest thing to a rebuild they complain that we have no "Style of Play" and no players. NO DUH!!! Even with that we have more of a style of play than many other teams that are full of kids and no dominant style of play.

Here's the thing, we can't know what this team is going to be until we bring in starting quality players. That's the goal of Phil this summer. We need a starting quality PG, SG, PF and Center. They don't all have to be All Stars but surely more productive players than we have now. It's going to be a process. We can't fix everything on the team all at once, but with a draft pick and cap space Phil has a lot of options for getting a big influx of talent on this roster.

Just looking at some of the Unrestricted Free Agents you can see how many players will be looking for a new home and contract. Some of these guys are going to be good values because they haven't yet had a big role but are very efficient. Here's a list of 28 and under FA's. This isn't even all of the Free Agents and doesn't include the RFA's. Plus there are overseas guys. We can offer a STARTING spot and a higher profile which will be attractive to a lot of FA's and their Agents.

PLAYER                  POS.    AGE     FROM  2014 CAP HIT  STATUS
Kendall Marshall        PG	23	MIL   $915,243	    UFA
Jeremy Lin	        PG	26	LAL   $8,374,646    UFA      
Goran Dragic            PG      28      PHX   $7,500,000    UFA
John Jenkins	        SG	23	ATL   $1,312,920    UFA
Austin Rivers	        SG	24	NOP   $2,439,840    UFA
Kyle Singler	        SG	26	DET   $1,090,000    UFA
Donald Sloan	        SG	26	IND   $948,163	    UFA
Danny Green	        SG	27	SAS   $4,025,000    UFA
Marcus Thornton		SG	27	BOS   $8,575,000    UFA
Wesley Matthews		SG	28	POR   $7,245,640    UFA
Marco Belinelli	        SG	28	SAS   $2,873,750    UFA
Luke Babbitt	        SF	25	NOP   $981,084	    UFA
Robbie Hummel		SF	25	MIN   $880,000	    UFA
Omri Casspi	        SF	26	SAC   $915,243	    UFA
Wesley Johnson		SF	27	LAL   $915,243	    UFA
Alonzo Gee	        SF	27	DEN   $915,243	    UFA
Jeremy Evans		SF	27	UTH   $1,794,871    UFA
Gerald Green	        SF	28	PHX   $3,500,000    UFA
DeMarre Carroll		SF	28	ATL   $2,442,455    UFA
Thomas Robinson		PF	23	POR   $3,678,360    UFA
Kevin Seraphin		PF	25	WAS   $3,898,691    UFA
LaVoy Allen	        PF	25	IND   $915,243	    UFA
Darrell Arthur	        PF	26	DEN   $3,457,149    UFA
Austin Daye	        PF	26	SAS   $1,063,384    UFA
Malcolm Thomas		PF	26	BOS   $635,827	    UFA
Amir Johnson		PF	27	TOR   $7,000,000    UFA
Dante Cunningham	PF	27	NOP   $716,043	    UFA
Jonas Jerebko	        PF	27	DET   $4,500,000    UFA
Jeff Ayres	        PF	27	SAS   $1,828,750    UFA
Luc R Mbah a Moute	PF	28	PHI   $4,382,576    UFA
Jason Smith	        PF	28	NYK   $3,278,000    UFA
Aron Baynes	        PF	28	SAS   $2,077,000    UFA
Greg Monroe	        C	24	DET   $5,479,933    UFA
Greg Smith	        C	24	DAL   $948,163	    UFA
DeAndre Jordan		C	26	LAC   $11,440,123   UFA
Robin Lopez	        C	26	POR   $6,124,729    UFA
Alexis Ajinca	        C	26	NOP   $981,084	    UFA
Brandan Wright		C	27	BOS   $5,000,000    UFA
Omer Asik	        C	28	NOP   $8,374,646    UFA

misterearl wrote:True. Or john Havlicek.

gunsnewing wrote:or Cazzie Russell Earl

Cazzie was eventually traded to Golden State.

No way Bradley should have started ahead of him. Given the cultural backdrop, Cazzie's treatment was one of the most tense moments in franchise history. Thankfully, the elders on the roster (Reed) helped him manage his frustration.

Imagine the task to convince Melo it is best for the team that he comes of the bench.

Bradley bought a weird dynamic and Cazzie got hurt by the circumstances. Cazzie's knee and game was suited perhaps better to be a "Microwave" off the bench, something Bradley could not do. Cazzie was top pick in 1966 and did not make it to the star he was destined for. In the end it was the right call given the dynamic of the team. Bradley's two years off did not help his quickness either!!!

http://offthedribble.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/22/knicks-reed-forever-a-captain-among-men/?_r=0