Comments on: Knicks Morning News (Tuesday, May 15 2012)

By: nicos

nicos — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:32:12 +0000

Z: I wouldn’t hold your breath for Chandler to develop any post moves. If it hasn’t happened yet, it’s probably not going to happen. Besides, guys that spend a summer working on a move feel obligated to use it. We really don’t need Chandler missing awkward hook shots or baseline fadeaways… We already have enough guys taking those kinds of silly shots.

While a post move or two would be great, if he could just hit a simple foul line jumper it would be a huge help to the offense- especially since Woodson wants to use him in the high post more. How many times did he commit charges by just barreling down the lane in the Miami series when he could have had a wide-open 12 footer? A little baseline/foul line jumper would probably open up more for the offense than any post moves would and given how much his free throw shooting has improved it should be in the realm of possibility.

By: TelegraphedPass

TelegraphedPass — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:17:16 +0000

Z: I wouldn’t hold your breath for Chandler to develop any post moves. If it hasn’t happened yet, it’s probably not going to happen.Besides, guys that spend a summer working on a move feel obligated to use it. We really don’t need Chandler missing awkward hook shots or baseline fadeaways… We already have enough guys taking those kinds of silly shots.

"Hater! My shot is PURE!" -Jared Jeffries

By: Z

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:23:18 +0000

2FOR18: I don’t understand how a guy that athletic can play in the NBA for 10 years and not learn a move or 2 to help keep the defense honest.What do these guys do in practice and in the off season?How about a few weeks with Hakeem this summer?

I wouldn't hold your breath for Chandler to develop any post moves. If it hasn't happened yet, it's probably not going to happen. Besides, guys that spend a summer working on a move feel obligated to use it. We really don't need Chandler missing awkward hook shots or baseline fadeaways... We already have enough guys taking those kinds of silly shots.

By: TelegraphedPass

TelegraphedPass — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:06:00 +0000

yellowboy90: They just get stuck in a role by coaches sometimes. Also, injuries hurt his development. If you remember coming out the thinking was he had a nice stroke and good provide some offense.

Skip Bayless was convinced Chandler's future was at the SF position.

By: yellowboy90

yellowboy90 — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:47:24 +0000

2FOR18: hmm, I tried to quote and respond to #9 but my post doesn’t appear. Anyway, just wanted to comment that Frank is so right about Chandler.I don’t understand how a guy that athletic can play in the NBA for 10 years and not learn a move or 2 to help keep the defense honest.What do these guys do in practice and in the off season?How about a few weeks with Hakeem this summer?

They just get stuck in a role by coaches sometimes. Also, injuries hurt his development. If you remember coming out the thinking was he had a nice stroke and good provide some offense.

By: TelegraphedPass

TelegraphedPass — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:13:18 +0000

Per ESPN, the Mavs have agreed to a four year deal with Coach Carlisle. As expected.

By: 2FOR18

2FOR18 — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:07:08 +0000

hmm, I tried to quote and respond to #9 but my post doesn’t appear.

Anyway, just wanted to comment that Frank is so right about Chandler. I don’t understand how a guy that athletic can play in the NBA for 10 years and not learn a move or 2 to help keep the defense honest. What do these guys do in practice and in the off season? How about a few weeks with Hakeem this summer?

By: 2FOR18

2FOR18 — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:04:19 +0000

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By: jon abbey

jon abbey — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:49:17 +0000

Z: Jon Abbey got to vote this year.

Shump and Selby in 2012!

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:31:38 +0000

TC learning a post move or two is a GOOD thing. There were so many times that he got the ball in deep and ended up passing it out of what should be an advantageous position for a 7’1″ guy with great athleticism. He needs to be able to shoot a gimme jump hook from 5-7 feet, and to be able to make a 15 foot open shot to make sure his defender doesn’t sag too far off and clog the basket area. I’m not saying he needs to shoot 5 jump hooks or mid-range jumpers per game – he just needs to be able to make teams pay if they ignore him. Even if he only makes 50% of those shots and his TS% drops from 70% to 62% because of that, so be it — it just means his offensive usage will increase and he’ll still be scoring at an above average rate overall. In addition, it should open up some space for other players, since defenses often are playing 5-on-4 any time Chandler is not involved in a PNR.

Amare desperately needs to work on his mid-range J as well.