Posted by martin:
well, let's talk about at a Spree-Marcus for Marbury, Jake, Rogers and a pick. I like the trade, especially if a pick is included. Everyone seems to be down on Marbury, but I think he would be the right fit for the Knicks - spreads the floor, breaks down the D, handles the rock under pressure and can score at will. Better than Spree and a 60 game a year Camby.
Thoughts?
I would volunteer to be his full-time designated driver if it would help get it done--there's no one I'd rather see playing for the Knicks (within reason, of course). From what I've read, though, it sounds as though Layden has been balking at giving up both Spree and Camby in one deal. Maybe that's something that will change as the deadline gets closer. But I don't believe that the Suns management disagrees with you, and that's the problem. Especially in the long view, no one can really argue that Marbury won't have more impact than an aging Spree and a part-time Camby. And since Phoenix is still suffering from last year's panic deal, I think they'd need a lot of convincing. To throw in a pick as well...I'd be surprised if they weren't trying to get our pick, or Golden State's, in any deal for Marbury.