I think this is very premature, but I'm sure it won't be long before fans and writers like Berman and Mitch start wondering aloud. Probably the first time Crawford gets more assists than Marbury in a real game, I'm guessing.

One thing I would say is that neither Marbury or Crawford is a pure point guard. This is why I really like the idea of having two combo guards who can make plays or score. I think this is incredibly hard to defend. Wait until the regular season before we judge this team, especially Marbury's play - I think its safe to say he's not going full speed and understands this is pre-season, whereas Sweets, Ariza and Jamal are trying to steal playing time from vets.

That said, if a trade comes along for a big man like Sheed or Gasol or someone of that ilk, I think Isiah would have to think about it. But to trade Marbury, you aren't going to get equal value as anyone in the league knows he would be crushed to be traded from NYC, his home. I think Crawford is going to turn into a pure SG and the success of this team will hinge on whether Marbury can sacrifice his precious 20ppg for a chance to be real contenders. Worth watching.

A couple of years ago I think this might have been a real concern, especially with Steph's old penchant for getting pouty and negative. But I think he's a changed man and will be such a positive force for the Knicks that there will be no credible thoughts about wanting to trade him. The backcourt will be tremendous and he'll be a true team leader. From everything I've read and seen and heard the last few years I think he's totally sincere when he says that his time in the Phoenix jail cell turned his life around and he's going to be nothing but a positive for the Knicks. Look at how he handled the Olympics pressure this summer.

excelent point mark. isiah was trying to create a three guard offense, that served to be a championship philosify in detroit. why would he try to create and then emediately kill this stratigy without at least giving it time to grow? we have argueably one of the strongest back courts in the league, and in my eyes may be a center away from serious contention.