Comments on: No To Brown & Walker?

By: McDaddy11

McDaddy11 — Thu, 28 Jul 2005 13:57:52 +0000

no, no , no, no, no, no, no to Toine Walker

By: Chase

Chase — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 18:00:51 +0000

As Marbury said, they should make the playoffs this season Larry Brown, Herb Williams or whoever. Sometimes leaders get tired of losing and notice the adjustments they need to make to help the team get better. I think Marbury is very aware that he has to do a better job of balancing his immense offensive talent with improved (team)defense. When your as good as Marbury but you’ve lost as much, your not as selfish as you used to be. Marbury sees how good Philly was when Iverson had Brown and he sees how much better Detroit was when Chauncey bought into Larry’s system. He’s not stupid, he’s exactly where Iverson was a few years ago and I doubt he’ll make it difficult for his team and Brown. Marbury leads (with the coaching of whoever) the Knicks past the 1st round of the playoffs this season – I’m optimistic. Out.

By: McDaddy11

McDaddy11 — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:10:09 +0000

I dont know why are they tryin to sign Walker, he keeps the ball in his hands too much, is that what this team needs? He doesnt play defence, is that what this team needs? He shoots the ball too much, if I remember right one year he was leading in 3-point attempts, is that what this team needs? Yes he can drible the ball good for a big guy, he is creative sometimes, but he is trouble, and if someone can remember one of his good preformaces lately in playoffs, please tell me. This team needs fighters not this wannabe Magics. i dont want to see this team goin into playoff gunfights holdin a knife in their hands.
My opinion is that signing Brown is a good thing, for a simple reason, they need to practice team basketball, that is always a good start, and the right way.

By: mason

mason — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 19:42:17 +0000

… With Larry Brown healthy coaching the KnicKs the whole year they are a lock to make the playoffs probably go 2nd round.

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 03:58:55 +0000

So basically the Knicks players are going to win almost every individual award? Do you realize that the Knicks are going to be hard pressed to even make the playoffs in the lowly East? If they had players of the caliber that you are talking about, they’d be a sure thing for the playoffs.

By: mason

mason — Sun, 24 Jul 2005 17:06:23 +0000

…’Toine isn’t that bad of an idea for the Knicks if for any other reason to provide court chemistry thats my opinion at least…Its already a hodge podge of players this guy makes them a little more consistent as a point forward Marbury can play off the ball where he will be more effective; thats a nasty offensive trio with
Q-Rich, ‘Toine and Marbury… Ariza as sixth man of the year and Sweetney winning most improved and G-nate as rookie of the year if Brown coaches(Frye sees no time).

By: KnickerBlogger

KnickerBlogger — Sat, 23 Jul 2005 05:15:44 +0000

Nathan: I have to create a links page, and I’ll add you when I do.

By: insanitarium

insanitarium — Sat, 23 Jul 2005 04:08:09 +0000

If Toine comes, its going to be small-ball time.

PG- Starbury/N-Rob
SG- Crawford/Penny
SF- Richardson/Ariza
PF- Tim Thomas/Motay/Sweets/JYD/Allen/Lee
C- Toine/Frye//Sundov

It will be one of the worst defensive teams ever, and will cause Larry Brown to resign before 20 games are done. Isiah will commit seppuku, but it will only be enough to get rid of ~23% of his shame. The Knicks will move to Vancouver, and everyone will be happy. Btw, I am actually Nathan, owner of the Rocket’s Place, and am going to blog again, awful at it though I am. So please add me to your blog’s links, ok?

By: Ted

Ted — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 22:27:54 +0000

I guess that was a bit of an exaggeration all I was saying is that despite all the bashing he takes Toine has been one of the top players on several winning NBA teams and won an NCAA Championship as well. So while Sweetney has not (yet?) proven he can start at this level, Toine has a pretty good track record.
The larger point I was trying to make is that if we traded Sweets and a bad contract for Toine and a bad contract I hardly think it would be Jermaine O’Neal for Dale Davis or Pippen for Polynice. At worst it might be a Rip Hamilton for Jerry Stackhouse kind of deal. At best we would be moving a backup for a starter and could get a decent 7 footer (Blount) as well. Maybe we could even get a young guy or future pick thrown in.

I would have my reservations about trading our best inside scorer for another compulsive 3-point shooter (although he limited himself to 3 a game, Sheed’s Detroit average, after rejoining the Celts and if LB’s coaching he won’t let Toine jack up 3s) with no D. I also think that Sweetney and Frye could complement each other nicely or if you’re going to trade him Sweetney might be more valuable at the deadline or next offseason if he goes out and plays big minutes and puts up good numbers (his numbers are pretty similar to Zach Randolph’s through two years, but they’re also similar to Greg Ostertag’s.).
So really I wouldn’t be too upset if Sweets stays or Toine comes in and I’m just going to have some faith that either way the talent we have can translate into some wins (especially if we get LB). Whether Zeke can finish the job he’s started or not the Knicks are in a much better position talent wise than they were a year and a half ago.

By: Antoine Safford

Antoine Safford — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 21:33:07 +0000

Larry Brown is exactly what the knicks need. The knicks looked horrible on defense last year. They need a coach to light a fire under their asses on defense. Also, brown coming to NYC could help guide Marbury into becoming more of a player leading his team to wins at the point guard position. Even though Brown doesnt like playing rookies, he will fall in love with Nate Robinson.