Comments on: Pre-Game Odds and Ends

By: W. C.

W. C. — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:33 +0000

If we are going to stay with Curry at center, Lee can’t be the power forward because we need a defensive specialist that blocks shots and rotates well on defense and make up for Curry’s shortcomings. We need a tough guy in that spot.

If we are going to stay with Zach, then I believe Lee will remain on the bench.

If you are telling me we need to trade both Curry and Zack to make room for Lee, I think that’s just silly because Lee is not the type of player you can or should build around.

It may make sense to get rid of both Curry and Zach for other reasons if we can get some less limited quality players for them, but how likely is that.

Out of the two, I’d rather get rid of Zach even though I think he’s the better player of the two. I think a team can win with Curry at center as long as the complimenting PF is a brute defensive stopper. If we traded Curry for a defensive center, I think we’d still have some trouble with Zachs teamwork/chemistry etc….

Unless we blow up everything, I see Lee remaining on the 2nd team. If we play Lee with Curry, we can’t win even though it’s a better combo than Curry and Zach.

By: W. C.

W. C. — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:14 +0000

If we are going to stay with Zach, then I believe Lee will remain on the bench.

If you are telling me we need to trade both Curry and Zack to make room for Lee, I think that’s just silly because Lee is not the type of player you can or should build around.

It may make sense to get rid of both Curry and Zach for other reasons if we can get some less limited quality players for them, but how likely is that.

Unless we blow up everything, I see Lee remaining on the 2nd team. If we play Lee with Curry, we can’t win.

By: Kikuchiyo

Kikuchiyo — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:18:51 +0000

I love this blog, but we really need a new thread. The game this was the “pre-game” thread for ended a week ago.

Help!

By: Ess-dog

Ess-dog — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:21:52 +0000

“Bucks fans are not happy with the way the team is going, and many are planning to wear paper bags over their heads in semi-organized protest.”

Why haven’t we done this yet???

By: dave crockett

dave crockett — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:41:05 +0000

Jon –

Love is an interesting one to project at the next level. He has to play PF in the pros. He’d be better if he lost 20 lbs and improved his quickness.

Here’s the dilemma for him. He almost has to declare don’t you think? He’s already super-skilled but he isn’t getting any taller. He may be a guy who has a difficult time improving his stock. All he can do is hurt himself.

By: Ray

Ray — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:16:33 +0000

Some random notes on the MMadness….Tonight it will be Lopez vs Love. Interesting machup. Hansborough is amazing. He has that knack for things. I dont know what hell do at the next level but he is dominating the college game like i havent seen in a while. VT played NC really well but didn’t execute very well in crunch time. Chris D-Roberts was really sharp for memphis I think he will declare at seasons end. Mayo was impressive last night. He didnt try to take over until late in the game. You get the sense that he can do more but he is playing a team game . That shows humility despite the amount of skills he has. I think he’s underrated.

By: DRed

DRed — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:55:19 +0000

I don’t think Hibbert is mobile enough to be a difference maker in the NBA.

Speaking of immobile, how fat is Curry going to get while he can’t work out?

By: tdm

tdm — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:38:16 +0000

What’s the prevailing thought on Hibbert vs Lopez? From what I’ve seen, Hibbert plays with a mean streak – something nyc hasn’t seen since Oakley. Lopez seems more like a finesse center. If there were a way to trade down and get a big and a pg, I’d rather see the Knicks go after the Gtown product.

By: Ben R

Ben R — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:03:52 +0000

I do not agree about trading Nate. If we get a great offer sure, but I do not see a need to move him. His shooting is not that bad, he is actually fairly efficient, shooting over 55% TS% last year and at almost 53% this year despite some injuries that hurt his percentages.

Also he has a better than 2:1 assist/turnover ratio and is a good rebounding PG. His defense while not stellar is passable and has the potential to be pretty good.

I do not see him as a great starter but I think he will make a very very good sixth man playing 25-30 minutes a game off the bench.

Right now I would put him as my third most important Knick to keep, behind Lee and Balkman.

By: TDM

TDM — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:26:54 +0000

Just announced a few hours ago – Curry is having season ending knee surgery. We may be able to make a little ground on Minnesota this week. They have been playing better – beating the Clips and Kings last week. Their next four games are against Sonics, Blazers, Clips and Griz.

Unfortunately, Miami has a fairly difficult schedule the next couple of weeks, with the Orlando, Dallas, Toronto and Detroit coming up.