Posted by Allanfan20:
I'd do that trade that TMS suggested, and perhaps even use Sweetney to go after another lottery pick and perhaps draft Hakim Warrick? I mean, it's not that specific a plan (The one I suggested) but if something like that is possible, then we have ourselves a very young and athletic frontcourt that will eventually play some crazy defense, taking the pressure off guys like Crawford and Marbury.
I'm not that impressed with Hunter when I see him. He seems to be a poor mans Stromile Swift, and Swift isn't even someone I LOVE. I like him, but I wont kill to go after him. Dalembert has the potential to be a defensive monster. I'd take a risk on him much quicker than Curry to tell you the truth.
oh sure, Dalembert is a beast. I think a guy like him would be great for the team. If Petro looks anything like Dalembert, I think he's the guy we have to try and get in the draft. It's also why I'd rather have Hunter than a guy like Curry. We need a guy who can change the game with his defense, not his offense. I don't care about offensively raw. All I want is a guy who can dunk when he's wide open on Marbury drives, get putbacks and play demon-like defense in the paint. I want shot blocks galore when guys run past TT, Jamal and Marbs.
EDIT: I also say there's no way we could ever get Dalembert. If we offer the lotto pick, MAYBE, but why would Philly want another young player to put with Iverson and Webber? Dalembert and Igoudala are the perfect forwards to complement Webber, they are athletic and hustle defenders to make up for Webbers defensive shortcomings and they are good finishers to benefit from Webber and Iverson's passing skills. Why would Philly not sign this guy? O'Brien likes him, he's starting him now. Jackson is a good backup and is only really better on offense.
Dalembert changes games with his D. We need a guy like him, but that doesn't mean we can get him. In my mind Stephen Hunter and Petro are the CLOSEST things we can get. Obviously, they are unpolished, but THAT IS WHY THEY ARE AVAILABLE to us. If Petro had a post game like Bogut's, he'd go first overall. If Hunter had a game like Dalembert's, he'd get a huge contract offer from Cleveland or Atlanta. The Knicks have to be creative and get a young guy like this BEFORE he pops. Yes, it's a risk, but these are big, mobile young guys and fit a HUGE need on the team.
[Edited by - crzymdups on 03/31/2005 15:18:31]