When will the fan finally recognize this dude's worth? It bothers me dearly to read the garbage that most fans write about this cat. Just because he is not a scorer, they can't see how important it is to have this dude in the starting lineup. Here we are with a starting squad that is loaded with a bunch of passive players, while our bench is stacked with feisty cats who value defense and the little things that most players wouldn't do. I am one who truly believes that for a squad to be successful, it has to have at least one guy in that lineup that is willing to sacrifice scoring for defense, rebounds, etc. A guy like JYD, Doug Christy, Bruce Bowen, and most of all the ultimate (Denis Rodman) is a definite must have. In every lineup, whether it was the starting or substitute, there must be one guy in that lineup whose sole purpose is: doing the little things.

I don't understand why Lenny is taking so long to make that decision, but in my opinion, TT should be replaced by JYD. If this cat was in the starting lineup, we wouldn't have the slow starts that we have had so far. I know that it is hard to tell a guy like TT to take a sit on the bench, but we need a little energy booster for a change, and that guy is JYD. Marb and the rest of the guys would benefit dearly from the energy that JYD can provide, and not only that, the crowd would appreciate that also. When a team doesn't have a dominant Center or PF or a SG that can carry a team night in and night out, it is imperative for that team to have a pest a la Rodman like to be that momentum changer. JYD is that guy. Isiah knows it; Marb knows it also because he played with a similar dude in Phoenix (Bo Atlaw).

For the sake of winning, and for the sake of developing an identity, give it a damn try. Install JYD as our SF

What kind of garbage do most fans write?

I have not seen anyone bash JYD. Alot of people were realistic when someone suggested he play center and compared him to Ben Wallace. JYD is a good defender/hustle player and a huge asset to the team, just not in Ben's league.

Yeah man, this scat cat sho' got him game. Crazy positive outlook man, he is groovy.

You say this cat should start, but limited to 25min. You say all kinds of smack said about him, but I see nothing but love.

JYD breaks down man, the dude is rightous, but is not a starter. He is a big contributer and is getting good minutes.

The team is winning, so why not just enjoy it and give props to what is happening.

I think that we need the energy off the bench that JYD brings. 6th man goes to him. Not wanting him as a starter does not mean that he is being disrespected.

I think JYD is a perfect 6th man but when you make him a starter it would diminish his role on the team. Sure he brings energy to the game, but its always been as a 6th man type player. The starting squad does need more energy but I think if they look within themselves they can find it. TT can help them out tremendously if he wakes up from his slumber.

JYD would help them in the short term but he is not a long term solution. The team is developing a good chemistry as it is, then they will have to adjust to H20 being back. Think of how good the 1st unit is without JYD, and how good the second unit will be with him and someone like H20 or craw alongside him. He is exactly where he belongs and I dont think 6th man diminishes his worth.

I really don't understand the point of this thread.

No one bashes JYD. If anything most of us wouldn't mind seeing him starting and have Timmy on the IL........at least that's my opinion.

Like you said JYD is always in position on defense and he is active the entire time he is on the floor. He also displayed a outside touch last night too.

Right Now as far as untapped talent Isiah needs to just screw the trade stuff for now and stick Timmy on the IL especially when Houston is back.

The Knicks best line-up right now should be KT, JYD, Nazr, Marbs and Craw with Sweets, Ariza, Penny splitting minutes off the bench. When Houston comes back give him Timmy's old minutes.

JYD is the man.......by the way....as we all say.

JYD is a pure matchup player. He is great against 7 foot Euro's like Gasol, Dirk, etc. He can't really guard American bigman caue he automatically fauls them because he plays so close and they don't shy away from contact like Euros do. Either way it very nice to have a Dirk stopper on your team.

He is a perfect bench player, brings energy and hussle plays. But there is no way he can start. He can't even gaurd most SF, as he is to slow for the likes of Tmac, Hill, etc.

Why spoil a good thing with a great bench player by trying to turn him into something he is not? You want to put a defender at the 3, start Penny.

Want energy? Wate a year and start Ariza.

You do realize that if you start JYD at the 3, TT comes of the bench, and we will not see Ariza play one minute with such a rotation?

Posted by diderotn:

http://www.ultimateknicks.com/forum/topic.asp?t=6513

Saying that JYD is not on the same level as Ben Wallace is not bashing JYD. It's stating the obvious.

Posted by diderotn:

I still want JYD in there as a starter. PF/SF/C, I don't care. They need to create a position for this dude. Hard nose

Posted by Andrew:

Posted by diderotn:

http://www.ultimateknicks.com/forum/topic.asp?t=6513

Saying that JYD is not on the same level as Ben Wallace is not bashing JYD. It's stating the obvious.

Well. PF is a 4. SF is a 3. C is a 5. How about JYD is 4 3/4?

Sorry for the corny joke. I was watching Harry Potter with my kids last night.