BigBlueAL:
Guys, you do remember that the Knicks went 6-1 with Lin as the PG when Woodson took over and in a couple of those big road wins it was Lin who took over and dominated the 4th quarter right??

I have no doubt Lin can play with Melo.They both seem to really enjoy playing with each other.

Seem like alot people have forgotten that. I thought we destoryed Indy who number 3 seed with struggling Melo offensively.
You have watch Lin play defense under Woodson vs MDA. During Linsanity I could not stand type defense Lin was playing. He giving huge amount space and constant off the ball double team letting his guy get open for 3′s. 7 games under Woodson, I we pleasantly how big difference he played defensively. Much tight man to man defense and doing much better job on boxing out and team rebounding. He had nice block of 3pt shot in critical stop in 4th of Philly game.
Also, ff Melo play like this offensively, Lin of course will defer to him.

Gideon Zaga:
I agree that we need an actual pg but my point is it doesn’t have to be Lin. We can get something passable from the pg junkyard just like we got Lin, Novak on the other hand is more valuable to keep and thus my point. Signing Novak should be a priority over keeping Lin.

You’re seriously underselling Lin. Even if he was off the proverbial scrap-heap, he’s 23, cheapo(ish) salary, a virtual rookie (who was once considered by some the 2nd best PG behind Wall in that yr’s draft), a quick learner and significant potential. He doesn’t need to be the 20 and 9 All-Star-ish dude he was during Linsanity with this team @ full strength. You can’t see him developing into a 15-18 point, 7 to 9 asst guy? And if he improves his man-D…

Recap’s up!

Gideon Zaga:
really now?? and what are the Knicks record without their all world pg who is the only one capable of setting people up?. Look Lin’s greatest assest is not setting people up, its actually attacking off the pnr which opened up the passing lanes and yeah he is actually bad at passing due to his tunnel vision. Like I said earlier in the season, Dantoni needed a pg like Lin or Nash to win. On this team with Melo and Amare. Lin’s role???? is not really required, its simply a luxury. Other can attack of the dribble as effectively as he does. yeah so on our team actually Mike James = Lin.

I think it’s rather early to draw this conclusion, especially from someone who’s essentially a lottery rookie. Unless you’re running the triangle (which isn’t out of play since Phil Jackson is still out there), this team can definitely use Lin. Definitely Lin needs to improve upon finding guys when he penetrates, but his assists numbers as they stand now are nothing to sneeze at. I think with a full offseason + training camp he’ll improve.

Gideon Zaga:
I’m sorry I love Lin too but maybe I’d agree if Dantoni was the coach. Look at our record without Lin, yeah he is replaceable. His best skill can be replaced, which is attacking off the pnr. Novak on the hand is arguably the best standstill shooter in the league and Barkley just said a moment ago, shooting is the hardest thing to learn. I’m sorry if it were up to me Novak gets the full mid level and Lin gets bi annual or we lose him.

Who starts at PG then? Baron Davis? Mike Bibby? Toney Douglas?

Here’s your list of available FA PGs this offseason:

Deron Williams,Player Option ($17.8 million)
Steve Nash, Unrestricted
Aaron Brooks, Restricted ($3.0 million Qualifying Offer)
Raymond Felton, Unrestricted
Kirk Hinrich, Unrestricted
Jason Kidd, Unrestricted
Andre Miller, Unrestricted
Chauncey Billups, Unrestricted
Jameer Nelson, Player Option ($7.8 million)
D.J. Augustin, Restricted ($4.4 million Qualifying Offer)
Jason Terry, Dallas Mavericks, Unrestricted
George Hill, Indiana Pacers, Restricted ($3.1 million Qualifying Offer)
Jordan Farmar, New Jersey Nets, Player Option ($4.3 million)
Leandro Barbosa, Unrestricted
Beno Udrih, Milwaukee Bucks Player Option ($7.4 million)
Goran Dragic, Houston Rockets Unrestricted*
Jerryd Bayless, Restricted ($4.2 million Qualifying Offer)
Derek Fisher, Oklahoma City Thunder Unrestricted
Randy Foye, Unrestricted
Mo Williams, Player Option ($8.5 million)
Jonny Flynn, Unrestricted
Keyon Dooling,Unrestricted
Ishmael Smith, Orlando Magic, Unrestricted*
Ramon Sessions, Player Option ($4.6 million)

None of those guys is either a) taking a biennial or b) a certifiable NBA starter.

BigBlueAL: Definitely Boston, Knicks have no chance at all at winning the division.

agreed, boston would likely have tie breaker over NYK even if Knicks beat NJ tomorrow….head-to-head would be 2-2, division record would be tie each team having gone 8-6, and then I believe next tie breaker to decide it would be conf record which boston beats us in.

jon abbey: no, I don’t agree with you, an actual PG would be a huge help to this team in many games. I don’t think Lin is as good as his fanboys think, but he would be a huge weapon for NY right now that they could really use depending on the matchup. maybe they could finally phase Fields mostly out of the rotation then, what a waste of oxygen that guy is.

oh, and anyone here who was arguing for Fields over Smith and Shumpert a few weeks ago, could you laugh at yourself now, please? thanks.

I have no doubt Lin can play with Melo. They both seem to really enjoy playing with each other.

jon abbey: no, I don’t agree with you, an actual PG would be a huge help to this team in many games. I don’t think Lin is as good as his fanboys think, but he would be a huge weapon for NY right now that they could really use depending on the matchup. maybe they could finally phase Fields mostly out of the rotation then, what a waste of oxygen that guy is.

oh, and anyone here who was arguing for Fields over Smith and Shumpert a few weeks ago, could you laugh at yourself now, please? thanks.