Comments on: 2010 Game Thread: Mavs at Knicks

By: GAx

GAx — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:47:33 +0000

You have a career waiting in the back pages of the Post, young man. Take thee to the comments section there and commiserate with your fellow DanDummi sufferers.

Seriously, Damntoni? I thought seeing DanDummi there was lame. Now granted I was only able to half-watch this at work, so I entirely missed the third quarter by the grace of god, and maybe that keeps me from being so suicidal about it, but let’s not overreact. You had some salient points in your post(like Duhon being untouchable by default) but you’re just putting a HS essay in a Lisa Frank binder with that language.

After this weekend I wouldn’t be surprised to see us lose to the Wizards, but if we only go .500 this week, the faint promise of this season won’t be getting any brighter.

By: Nick C.

Nick C. — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:43:59 +0000

Really other than shot blocking and maybe vicious dunking (which of course is worth the same as a plain dunk) what can he do better than Lee? Not rebound, nor shoot, nor prevent opposing big men from having big games when they play him. I think Amare is a bit of faux superstar. And Amare gets the benefit of playing with Nash while Lee has to do his work with.

By: cgreene

cgreene — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:37:56 +0000

On TKB they wrote about trading Lee, Jeffries, Chandler for Amare Stoudemire claiming he was better than Lee at all facets of the game. I think that would be an AWFUL trade for the Knicks. First of all I do not think Amare is a better rebounder, passer or finisher in the pick n roll. Second, Amare has a history of injury. Third, he is not a good defender for his athletic level. Fourth, he is not worth a max deal because he is does not make you an immediate 50 win team.

The idea of getting rid of Jeffries in this deal is indeed enticing but I would prefer Lee, Chandler, LeBron to just Amare, LeBron.

By: Kiyaman

Kiyaman — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:53:48 +0000

The Knicks loss to the Lakers was understandable and expected being the Lakers size over the Knicks, plus Lakers having 7-Starters in their game by game 9-Man Rotation (the best record in the NBA).

But what happen to the Knicks after the loss to the Lakers? Did something take place in the Lockerroom, Practice, or off the court Texting, before the Mavs game???

The Knicks vs Mavs in MSG….was the “Worst-Defensive-Game” the Knicks showed in 5 seasons.

WOW! WTF happen to defending your oponent!
We were “Torched” for a 50 point loss….when both teams shot 86 fga!!!
another speechless Damntoni Knick game….every player committing a turnover (even DNP Hughes never standing-up during any timeouts).
Worst Loss in the career of the Knicks franchise in MSG….whats next???

I been asked several times by B-Ball Fans this season “What facts or proof do I have to show that Damntoni probably wont be the Knicks headcoach in 2010-11 season?”.
After the 50 point loss in MSG to a defenseless Mavs team (without their super-star guard Kidd), I’m sure thats a question I wont see asked on my text and in Knick Forums again, b/c the head coach is answering the question himself. (not directed at anyone b/c the question will answer itself).
The same-page coach Damntoni got a wake-up call this Sunday afternoon.
Did anyone watch Shawn Marion before and after the game???

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P.S. I have come to the conclusion Chris Duhon could do no wrong in Damntoni system

By: BigBlueAL

BigBlueAL — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:52:57 +0000

Knicks play the T’Wolves twice this upcoming week (home to Toronto and at the Wizards in between) so if there is any slight hope left of this “playoff run” lasting a bit longer they better go at worst 3-1 the rest of this month.

By: ess-dog

ess-dog — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:09:17 +0000

Wow, so glad i missed this one. Did we just quit in the 4th quarter or what? This is a complete embarrassment in my book. Maybe the refs had a lot to do with it, but losing by 50 to a Kidd-less Mavs is a disgrace. I’m tired of this team playing with my emotions like a yo-yo.

By: rohank

rohank — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:33:33 +0000

This was a horrible, HORRIBLE weekend for New York sports…

By: tastycakes

tastycakes — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:03:01 +0000

Rmush, you are misreading the situation. Lee will easily get 10M per year, and he’s worth it, too.

Unlike last year, he is an unrestricted free agent, and should be a first-time all star. And don’t forget that there are plenty of GMs who have made a career out of overpaying guys. I think the Knicks may find 10M per for him, by dumping Jeffries. Or, if this cap news holds, that’s terrific news for the ‘bockers. But maybe OKC comes in and offers 11.5 or something and the Knicks don’t want to overpay ..?

I’m really glad I had no idea the Knicks were playing today. I think I’ll stick with tennis and football for a little while.

By: Rmush

Rmush — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:50:16 +0000

what a game! this is the first and the last time Jeffries leads his team for scoring in a game and that is just with 14!!

Lee is a good player and he developed himself a lot. Yet I am not sure if there is anybody out there who is going to pay him 10M+ x 5 year contract. even 7-8M with lots of back load will not be a good deal either.

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:17:01 +0000

Oh, I see my confusion. I thought that since the Knicks signed him to the one-year deal, that that would not still count as Lee being on his “rookie contract.”

But since it does, then yeah, it’s 150% of his salary.

My apologies, iserp. But either way, yeah, if the cap turns out to be $54 plus, the Knicks look to be in good shape to re-sign Lee.

The problem is that we don’t know their chances of signing anyone else!