However, Iverson would command the MLE, and I’d rather see it spent in assets for the future (Sessions), rather than a patch to reach the playoffs this year.

“However, that is more a sad statement of the Knicks in general than a compliment to the 5?7? shooting guard.”

I agree, but Nate is at least a good NBA player. He’s one of the best 6th men in the league. He is not THE future of the Knicks, but he could certainly be a productive part of their future.

Regrettably, I’d agree with that. However, that is more a sad statement of the Knicks in general than a compliment to the 5’7″ shooting guard. Nate is not the future of the Knicks. I just hope Donnie can get something for him. My understanding is that if the Knicks offer more than the QO, and he accepts, the Knicks can trade him before the trade deadline. If he accepts the QO, he cannot be traded. Why don’t the Knicks offer the QO + $1.00? Or QO + $1M? Whatever the amount over the QO, it is money well-spent in order to retain the right to trade (or package) the asset later in the season.

On a more positive note (seriously positive – as opposed to “KG will not be able to contain Curry and Darko” positive):

Alan Hahn’s twitter on Gallo:

Alan Hahn: Source sez Gallo (in Italy now) looks fantastic. Pain-free; fitness level very high. I expect him to be the centerpiece of offense: Pt.-fwd. Over 6 hours ago.

Maybe that’s why they’re talking to Iverson, although word has it we’re currently not in the running. Nate is an explosive, sometimes erratic scorer and really not much else (little D, OK with assists) and isn’t that what AI is at this point in his career? If you let Nate go and sign AI for one year, you replace one head case with another, but with a guy who will be playing for his career, basically.

(Just a crazy thought in the middle of a Knicks news drought!)

Can you really compare Nate Robinson to Ron Artest??? You have to worry about whether Ron will be eligible to play, and when he is you have to wonder if he’ll bring his A game. Nate’s immaturity is a negative, but he’s rarely suspended and always plays hard.

Can you compare him to Ray Allen? A 6-5 spot up shooter? If Nate Robinson didn’t have the personality he does he’d be (maybe) a back-up CB in the NFL rather than a valuable 6th man in the NBA. Nate can still channel that energy without the immaturity, but if Ray Allen were 5-6 I don’t think he’d be playing professional basketball.

“I don’t think we’ll hurt much if N8 finds himself in another uniform this year.”

Nate Robinson was quite possibly the best player on the Knicks last season. Including David Lee, who was hurt by playing out of position all year. They don’t have far to fall, but losing Robinson would hurt.

As an aside, Douglas is going to turn out to be the steal of the draft. He’s a good shooter, far better than he showed this summer. He makes smart decisions and should be able to D up almost any guard in the league. I don’t think we’ll hurt much if N8 finds himself in another uniform this year.

But i would never trade some real assets to get Rubio at this point…maybe in two years(but then it will be to late)
Right now the Rubio thing is a gamble….

Slovenia and Spain are in the same Group at Euro – so we’ll see how he produces in a real game. Tonight Spain plays prep vs. Lithuania(Slovenia also lost against them the day before)Lithuania plays real fast pace offense, nice to see( they can move the ball)so the outcome of this game will be interesting to see.