Z-man: With She-Will, there is no upside, he is what he is. With Faried, he is a high-energy rebounding machine with length, athleticism and work ethic. I don’t agree that he only has one skill, he can rebound, defend, and block shots. He is basically DeJuan Blair without the injury risk, attitude and weight concern. I would take the risk because he addresses the most glaring need that we have, not perfectly, but immediately. I also agree with others that standing reach and wingspan trump height, so the 6’6? doesn’t bug me much.Why not? Jeffries got big minutes. There are lots of times when he can spell Melo or Amar’e, and he can play PF when Amar’e plays C and Melo is at SF.

Faried is not going to beat out Shawne Williams for minutes on this team because he has no outside shot. If players like Shelden Williams, Balkman and Derrick Brown can’t get any run on this team, neither will Faried. If there’s a big man who can bang inside, play center and shoot from outside we should draft him other than that it would be a waste of time. Remember Jordan Hill?

outoftowner: Toney Douglas?

Another one.

taggart4800:
Brandon Jennings is being shopped apparently. Rumors that they are looking for a starter and a pick and people putting Fields and #17 out there as a possible knicks offer. I would stress this is a twitter story, however it is from more than just a fan @Proballdraft. Source recommended by Hahn.
Interesting decision with huge risk/reward factor. Part of me says anybody capable of scoring 50 in the NBA is good and the other says run a mile because he is a Marbury situation waiting to happen. Not a great character guy who got annoyed when the Knicks passed on him. Would be interesting to see what a PG like him could do with D’Antoni’s system and the freedom Melo and Amare create. Would be a great back up to Billups too, could really push the pace.

No way in hell Donnie would do that deal (Isiaih maybe)

taggart4800:
Brandon Jennings is being shopped apparently. Rumors that they are looking for a starter and a pick and people putting Fields and #17 out there as a possible knicks offer. I would stress this is a twitter story, however it is from more than just a fan @Proballdraft. Source recommended by Hahn.
Interesting decision with huge risk/reward factor. Part of me says anybody capable of scoring 50 in the NBA is good and the other says run a mile because he is a Marbury situation waiting to happen. Not a great character guy who got annoyed when the Knicks passed on him. Would be interesting to see what a PG like him could do with D’Antoni’s system and the freedom Melo and Amare create. Would be a great back up to Billups too, could really push the pace.

If this happens the Knicks will win no more than 40 games next season. Guaranteed.

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Milos-Teodosic-266/stats/

I doubt he’s much worse that Duhon or Carter.

I also think Ben Uzoh has potential. He could be a smart buy unless you can get a Nolan Smith in the 2nd round.

I know Duhon had major weaknesses, but having him as a backup to Billups would still be a lot better than nothing.

I’d rather Anthony Carter as the backup than Duhon, that’s how bad Duhon is.