Keeping Kurt not crazy for Knicks

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/story/266873p-228604c.html

So much of what the Knicks are about has centered on their three guards. The addition of Jamal Crawford, Allan Houston's comeback from a nine-month layoff and Marbury's strong play have all overshadowed the accomplishments of Thomas and starting center Nazr Mohammed. Even backup Jerome Williams, he of the barking dog entrance, has gotten more attention than the two players who do most of the dirty work.

Kurt has been big for us. We wouldn't be close to where we are now with out him, but I still would trade him if we can get a young big with a promising upside. Unfortunately, the other team would have to be in a desperate, win now situation.

is kurt not in the top 10 in rebounding this year?

sure- if you can trade Kurt for the right player(s), you do it.

But, for whatever kurt's weakness's (slow, unathletic, can't jump, etc.), I think his strengths make up for it in may ways- we would do a lot worse than Kurt.

Dear Cr8zy Eyes,

I know I have not always respected you. When you proclaimed you were the scoring champion at TCU I laughed. When you foul early and often in games I get pissed at you. When you lay more bricks then a mason I want to cover my eyes and cry.

However, over the past 2 seasons I have grown to respect you as a member of this team. You are one of the few players who truly exemplifies what a New York Knick is...you may not be the best PF we ever had, but you are no Charles Smith either. Like H20 you are one of the few remaining faces from the past that remind me of the glory days and lately I am glad to see you on the court.

You may not be the strongest, you may not be the most skilled, but when you can knock down that 15 footer with ease and grab a couple rebounds I am glad you havent been traded and wouldnt mind seeing you around for a few more years.

Of course, that is as long as a trade package doesnt come along that would bring us a big time, 7'0 nasty baller, who could dunk all over you, swat away your 15 footers with ease, crash the boards like a madman, and bring us a championship.

Happy New Year Kurt

- Oasis

i like kurty. i've always liked him, but... 1.he's getting older and that only means he'll get slower. 2.he does'nt fit this team's character anymore. he could really help a team out big time like the heat, the wolves, the nets, ect. we on the other hand have enough garbage players. we need a shotblocking athletic pf.

Posted by JYD31:

Move KT with Nazr if possible for a super good center. A stromile swift mb. Then Sweetney steps in as the #1 PF, JYD backup, and then really the gap is with having a backup center. But that is kinda a prob now.

Ok now you're crazy. Stromile Swift and super good center should never be mentioned in the same post or thread even. And we would be foolish to give memphis so much for him.

We would not or should not need to give that much for steven hunter. He hasn't really shown enought to warrant two frontcourt starters.

[Edited by - Killa4luv on 01/03/2005 20:19:08]