Nazr is second in FG percentage at close to 57% in the league behind Shaq. I really like what Nazr has given over the last 10 games or so. I don't think people can complain about Nazr aside from his defense but offensively he has done well so far. ANd his rebounding is also very good for a player getting 29 minutes a game. Just imagine if he were getting 35-40 muntes consistently he would defenitely be a 16-12 player or better. With that said Nazr has to find ways to stay in the game longer and definitely needs more touches.

Verily, I am constantly AMAZED at Nazr's play. Just amazed. Not because he is the new Duncan out there, but because he has pushed what I thought his talent level would be.

And this is not just a 3-5 game fluke either. It seems like the real thing. I would say that Kurt usually guards the tough 4/5 opponent, but Nazr has seem to hold his own very well, and by "his own" I do mean within his expectations for the season.

Every time Nazr posts up I am screaming at the TV for him to pass the ball and not take the shot, and then he makes it. And the shot is not a luck ball the finds the bottom on the net, it's within his repertoire. It looks smooth.

Nazr rebounds, and he block out (which I like more than his rebounding). I wish he had quicker springs so he could catch, gather, and dunk the ball before the defense could react. At times he has played solid - not great - defense. He is limiting his stupid fouls. Every once in a while you see the help defense and it is becoming more prevalent.

Really, you can't ask for more, but I think the Knicks' staff will, and I think he will progress another step further as the season goes on.

One other thing...Nazr has improved dramatically from the free throw line. There were times last year when I wasn't sure if he'd even hit the rim. Now he's got a soft touch and even gets shooters bounces from the line.