he's VERY aggressive and really is the type of player that for some odd reason would drop in the first round. man, we could definitely use him AND he may be in our drafting range (late teens).

hakim is just like ariza - might even be better... but why take him? if we do, TT is gone like the wind

I want Hakim to develop a jump shot!!

Posted by teslawlo:

I want Hakim to develop a jump shot!!

I view him as a 4. I know he is only 6-8 210-215, but take a look at what Haslem is doing for Miami. Hakim has much more skill and plays much higher above the rim. He seems to fit the mold here, and has the exceptional body control around the hoop with great footwork. My goal is to get two guys in the post out of this draft who can play right away and find a solid S+T candidate after the season or MLE to restructure the frontline. I have no idea who what when will be available, but if we happen to be picking in th 15-18 area and he falls, I would not happy to swipe him. I think the knicks can see the value in the draft picks with Sweetney and Ariza--they are cheap for 4 years--they are handpicked--and when you equal up enough of them--you could either be lucky to keep them all if warranted or package for a top tier player like Miami did. I dont see Vinny B here next year, and if we are bad, I can easily see KT or Nazr being moved at the trade deadline, or possibly after the season. I know there have been some people high on KT, but if you look at NBA % age 32 is late prime for many players. We dont want to get into a position where he dives and we owe him 2 more years.

Posted by Swishfm3:

I would have taken Hakim two years ago.......The only position the Knicks should be looking at is center. assuming Ariza works out at the three, the Knicks seem set at every other position

Swish what up, missedyou in Fantasy b-ball. Eny is looking for you.

Posted by BRIGGS:

Posted by teslawlo:

I want Hakim to develop a jump shot!!

I view him as a 4. I know he is only 6-8 210-215, but take a look at what Haslem is doing for Miami. Hakim has much more skill and plays much higher above the rim. He seems to fit the mold here, and has the exceptional body control around the hoop with great footwork. My goal is to get two guys in the post out of this draft who can play right away and find a solid S+T candidate after the season or MLE to restructure the frontline. I have no idea who what when will be available, but if we happen to be picking in th 15-18 area and he falls, I would not happy to swipe him. I think the knicks can see the value in the draft picks with Sweetney and Ariza--they are cheap for 4 years--they are handpicked--and when you equal up enough of them--you could either be lucky to keep them all if warranted or package for a top tier player like Miami did. I dont see Vinny B here next year, and if we are bad, I can easily see KT or Nazr being moved at the trade deadline, or possibly after the season. I know there have been some people high on KT, but if you look at NBA % age 32 is late prime for many players. We dont want to get into a position where he dives and we owe him 2 more years.

I haven't seen a lot of Haslem play, but I sure have seen a lot of Hakim, and there is NO WAY this guy can play the 4 in the NBA. He would have to mainline protein shakes. The guy is SKINNY. And I see him in the same vein as Camby, who won't gain weight for a long time.

Hakim's outside shot is suspect. He has no post game and I can't speak of his handle, which probably means he is only so-so. The guy does have lots of potential at the 3, and I see Ariza as a better all-around player with potential.

Posted by BRIGGS:

Posted by teslawlo:

I want Hakim to develop a jump shot!!

I view him as a 4. I know he is only 6-8 210-215, but take a look at what Haslem is doing for Miami. Hakim has much more skill and plays much higher above the rim. He seems to fit the mold here, and has the exceptional body control around the hoop with great footwork. My goal is to get two guys in the post out of this draft who can play right away and find a solid S+T candidate after the season or MLE to restructure the frontline. I have no idea who what when will be available, but if we happen to be picking in th 15-18 area and he falls, I would not happy to swipe him. I think the knicks can see the value in the draft picks with Sweetney and Ariza--they are cheap for 4 years--they are handpicked--and when you equal up enough of them--you could either be lucky to keep them all if warranted or package for a top tier player like Miami did. I dont see Vinny B here next year, and if we are bad, I can easily see KT or Nazr being moved at the trade deadline, or possibly after the season. I know there have been some people high on KT, but if you look at NBA % age 32 is late prime for many players. We dont want to get into a position where he dives and we owe him 2 more years.

I view him as a 3 with major questioning about him being able to play the 4. This guy looks good because college bball does not have as much height as the NBA, do you think trevor ariza guarding elton brand in the low post? This is sort of like what Hakim would be facing as a 4... He's a run and jump guy who I see being used as a good defender and rebounder off the bench for his size who can finish the break. If he develops a jump shot call me.