Archive for June, 2004

Knicks Roster Analysis – Power Forwards

June 30th, 2004 by DCrockett17

After some excellent insights from both Bob Chaikin and Dave, we’re on to the Knicks’ power forwards. If you haven’t read my point guard analysis, that’s probably worth reading before this post so that you understand what I’m doing here. Kurt Thomas Year MPG PPG RPG APG TS% Reb% Pass Off Def Win% WARP Value [...]

Thomas Sounding the Right Notes… So Far

June 28th, 2004 by DCrockett17

The NBA offseason is slowly taking shape and the potential for mega deals involving a number of the league’s mega stars has tantalized journalists and fans alike. Admit it. You love the drama. You love the pointless diatribes about “lack of respect” and the sights and sounds of grown men acting like complete and utter [...]

return on investment – allan houston….

June 27th, 2004 by DCrockett17

mike asked me to write a column or two for his knick blogger – while he was away sunning himself on some remote beach – concerning anything about pro basketball. i’ve never been a knicks fan (being from cleveland, ohio), and the closest i’ve ever gotten to a knick was to play pickup ball against [...]

Knicks Roster Analysis – Small Forwards

June 26th, 2004 by DCrockett17

So I’m back today with my look at the Knicks’ small forwards. If you haven’t read my point guard analysis, that’s probably worth reading before this post so that you understand what I’m doing here. Tim Thomas Year MPG PPG RPG APG TS% Reb% Pass Off Def Win% WARP Value Salary01-02 26.9 11.7 4.1 1.4 [...]

With the 43rd pick of the 2004 NBA Draft …

June 25th, 2004 by DCrockett17

“Here’s the one you’ve been waiting for here at the Garden,” Deputy Commissioner Russ Granik said in introducing the Knicks’ pick. And what exactly would that be? A backup small forward. Apparently. Isiah Thomas went with UCLA forward Trevor Ariza, who I foolishly neglected to mention this morning. Ariza makes a lot of sense from [...]

Knicks and the Draft

June 24th, 2004 by DCrockett17

The Knicks have only the 43rd pick tonight, but there’s still a chance they make things interesting with some deals. First off, I’d suggest checking out the Knicks’ Web site’s Draft Preview. Tough to say how much, if at all, this reflects what Knicks management is actually thinking. If their web crew is anything like [...]

Knicks Roster Analysis – Shooting Guards

June 23rd, 2004 by DCrockett17

I’m disappointed I have to bump down David’s excellent piece to post this. If you haven’t already read Part Two of his off-season preview, I suggest you scroll down and do so now. If you haven’t read my point guard analysis, that’s probably also worth reading before this post so that you understand what I’m [...]