I use this line up on espn xbox NBA2k...it is uncoverable, the problem is that TT plays better on xbox than real life.

In the meantime, I think working the offensive defensive switch at SF with H20 and TT should suffice...if TT ever awakens, CHAMPIONSHIP!

Yeah, you heard me...CHAMPIONSHIP...the heat are already looking weak (shaq held to under 20 points numerous times by undersized East centers), and detroit and indiana reduced to shells of themselves due to brawling.

Now, we may not win one, but once you get in the sky is the limit.

PS. Shaq is a bumb!

Posted by diderotn:

Lenny finds balls to use the 3 guards lineup with TT playing either the PF or Center position. That lineup in my opinion is deadly, especially if all of the guys are shooting the ball well. Who in the league can guard a lineup of: Marb, Crawf, Houston, TT, and Nazr???? No one but the Wizzard actually. Lenny has been talking about it, but I can't wait to see how that plays out.

Here is my theory behind this whole thing, TT believe it or not operates better when there is open spot on the floor. With Allan, Crawf, and Marb, teams are forced to cover those three guys, especially when Marb is lighting it up from the 3. TT, in my opinion is our biggest asset on the court, because of the matchup problems that he can cause for the oponent. Nazr is coming into his own, and I am expecting TT to feel challenge by Houston. He knows that for him to be on the court, he has to play at both ends. If he stays inside, his athleticism will earn him a lot of points. I do believe that TT can be an excellent defender if he learns to guard the other player with his hands extended above his waist line. I don't know if you guys have realize this or not, I have watched him on defense, although he has pretty good stand for a 6'10" SF, but his palms are parallel to his knees. Good defenders palms are always above their waist line. Maybe someone needs to point that out to him. On rebound, TT always find himself waiting for the ball to come to him, instead of going after it. He needs to take one of the tapes and watch how Sweetney operates downlow, and take a few pointers. One is never too old to learn new tricks.

So, who do you trade to get Vince, because Isiah has made it clear that he wants him?????? the next question is what will happen with Lenny, because Vince and he didn't get along???

Posted by WOODMANnYk:

Secret to NY's Success will be on the defensive end. We know they can score but how will their defense hold up via the season..

Out of the starting five, the only consistent defensive player is Kurt Thomas. Marbury and Crawford needs to improve defensively and NAzr needs to stay out of foul woes..

We already know about TIM THomas. Isiah is gonna have to get this team into a more defensive oriented team...

I am strongly convinced that TT will put up some huge numbers by midseason. I can't find the reason why we should trad him for Vince. This is a hell of a decision, because we have a bunch of players that we can use to win games, and Carter is a big name player. I would hate to be in Isiah's shoes right now.

Posted by WOODMANnYk:

...NY's Success will be on the defensive end.

Exactly. Lenny needs to get these guys to play more consistant D.

yup. i think it's pretty much time to give up on tim and stop trying to think of ways for him to help. all he is now is $14 mil off the books in 05/06.

he better get it together if he wants a nice contract. With the way he's playing he'd be lucky to get the MLE

Doesn't matter, we have depth now, defense go penny, offense go H20. If he has one of his on nights, he stays in, otherwise, to the bench.

I agree with that. You know what, remember the year when Kobe spent his offseason boxing, he struggled offensively also, but by mid-season he was balling like ever before. In fact that was the same year when they won their secon championship. Some analysts claimed that his poor shooting were mainly because of the added bulk that he added to his upper body. However, they also said that the bulk that he gained would have kept him fresh later on in the season. TT is going through the same little ordeal, plus his off the court issues are hindering his game. I am expecting for him to gradually get his game together.

Posted by rvhoss:

Doesn't matter, we have depth now, defense go penny, offense go H20. If he has one of his on nights, he stays in, otherwise, to the bench.