Here's a little stat that shows how the Knicks offense has improved since Camby's return.

NYK PPG Opponents PPG
Before Camby 87.28 89.05
Since Camby's return 94.75 92.25

Although it's against Atlanta (X 2), Houston (injured) and Detroit, it's still big step up. To all the skepticals that are saying on this board that the Knicks are not going to make the playoffs or if they do they'll be out in the 1st round, how could you say that after only 18 games. We had at least one starter injured since the beginning of the season (Camby and Spoon). After Spoon gets back, a permanent backup pg is seleceted by VG, this team will start to gel. I am not saying they'll be no. 1 or they are going to win the finals, I am saying that it's way to early to predict anything. What if Shaq, Kobe, Kidd, get's injured. Anybody that's screaming that this NYK is horrible or needs a franchise-type starter, is just a front-running, media brainwashed punk that is not a true NYK fan.

Camby is right around the pace he was last year, putting up 12pts and 12 boards a game. I think he will only get better and by the end of the season, should be posting an average of 15 points and 13 rebounds per.

Posted by martin:

it does wonders to a team when their shot blocker/rebounder makes it back. Didn't Marv mention that the Knicks were averaging something like 2.5 blocked shots per game before Camby played? And that is what he averaged last year.

Camby is going to run wild, if the Knicks ever let his foot heel - it's injured, he's playing hurt, the Knicks management is retarded - the guy is injured, let the thing heal instead of letting it linger and turn into something really bad... When 'spoon comes back, i hope camby's minutes get cut or let him sit out a bit to let the injury heal!

I sure hope this injury doesn't wind up affecting Marcus for the rest of his career. Right now, I'm happy with him playing -- he's obviously still hurting, but he has been extremely effective. Without him, Spree would not be playing so great and the team would not be winning so much. 4-1 since his return, I hope we've turned the corner.

It's a home game vs. the Pacers tomorrow. I look for the Cambyman to continue his double-double form, especially after having a good rest since the Milwaukee game. The Camby-J.O'Neal matchup should be one to watch.

Wouldn't it be great to have Camby, Spree and Houston on the all-star squad? I doubt it will happen though.