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yellowboy90
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4/20/2017 6:13 PM
nixluva wrote:There has been a LOT of Media Narrative that the Knicks are in disarray and there's dysfunction and disharmony but I don't agree with this. The evidence is slanted much more heavily that the franchise is laying the foundation for a stronger future and they are more in sync on the whole. I'm sorry but what other sources are you bringing to the table besides Phil? Have you talked to anyone about what is going on. Are we suppose to take Jackson words as gospel? You expect people to believe in someone who said this. The future of Carmelo Anthony: “We will take into account his consideration. I told him this is not a situation where we’re going to dump you or do anything like that. We’re looking to improve ourselves however we can. We have not been able to win. And that’s our priority, to win. How condescending and disingenuous to tell someone this and then say it to the media like you are going to try and do right by a player when you gave him the power with the NTC to veto any deal he doesn't like. I need to see Phil actions match his words. |
nixluva
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4/20/2017 8:19 PM
yellowboy90 wrote:nixluva wrote:There has been a LOT of Media Narrative that the Knicks are in disarray and there's dysfunction and disharmony but I don't agree with this. The evidence is slanted much more heavily that the franchise is laying the foundation for a stronger future and they are more in sync on the whole. So now Phil has to be lying??? We can't believe that he approves of the way Jeff coached the team and how the team responded to that coaching to close the season? We can't believe he's instructed his team to prioritize high BBIQ, Skills and On Ball Defense? We can't believe Phil is looking for a deal that benefits Melo and the Knicks? What exactly is your problem with any of these things? |
yellowboy90
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4/20/2017 9:12 PM
nixluva wrote:yellowboy90 wrote:nixluva wrote:There has been a LOT of Media Narrative that the Knicks are in disarray and there's dysfunction and disharmony but I don't agree with this. The evidence is slanted much more heavily that the franchise is laying the foundation for a stronger future and they are more in sync on the whole. Phil doesn't have to be lying but you are only basing your assessment of the knicks by using Phil words as gospel. When there are reports from people who have sources that contradict your assumption. Touting something is the truth without full knowledge of the situation is silly. Also, you can believe what you want to believe but a guy would not bring in Jennings and Rose when a guy says he wants to prioritize High BBIQ, Skills, and on ball. Like I said his actions does not match his words. So I am not going to tout this sudden new found direction, even though that was last year direction, until the off-season is over. If he makes smart moves and spend his money wisely I will gladly give Phil credit just like I give Justin Holiday credit for playing well. So Nix, how would you look at your boss if he told you we think the best thing would be for you to transfer to a different city but don't worry we'll make sure it is somewhere nice? Keep in mind you both know he doesn't control where you go you do? Are you going to tell me you wouldn't look at him silly? |
nixluva
Posts: 56258 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 10/5/2004 Member: #758 USA |
4/20/2017 10:11 PM
yellowboy90 wrote:nixluva wrote:yellowboy90 wrote:nixluva wrote:There has been a LOT of Media Narrative that the Knicks are in disarray and there's dysfunction and disharmony but I don't agree with this. The evidence is slanted much more heavily that the franchise is laying the foundation for a stronger future and they are more in sync on the whole. I'm not basing my assessment only on Phil's word!!! I have the evidence in the way the team responded to Jeff's coaching to end the year. The Offense wasn't Old School Feed It Into the Post Triangle!!! You can do your own search but you won't be able to find any proof that Phil has handcuffed Jeff by forcing him to run the Old Version of the Triangle. Instead you'll find visual evidence that Jeff was running HIS version of the Triangle with Spread PnR and Early Motion Offense. So you are wrong about this being based only on Phil's word. One thing that you are doing here is conflating the effort to try and put some vets around Melo which is going to limit your options with the long term goal to add young players that more closely match your specific ideals. So when you're dealing with the draft you are able to pick players for specific criteria and they are drafted as opposed to a Free Agent where you have a very limited market to chose from and they have to agree to sign. These 2 processes are nothing alike. He also brought in players like Noah, LT, Holiday, KOQ, CLee and Baker who are players that want to defend. So while you can point to a couple of guys that aren't strong defenders there are more guys that are trying to defend. Your analogy with Melo is not really a very convincing one. This is team sports and TRADES are actually a part of the system. Melo and Phil talked and Melo said all year that all he wanted was for Phil to state that he's looking to rebuild and he would have to accept that. What do you think Phil told Melo??? |