Comments on: The Fifth Man

By: CYGBC1

CYGBC1 — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 05:47:50 +0000

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By: cool hand

cool hand — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 17:05:57 +0000

My bad on posting twice in a row, but I think it’s much more likely that Thomas has another kind of prejudice. Maybe the reason he’s using Jeffries more than Lee has to do with their shared alma mater, they both went to Indiana. Maybe Hoosierism?

By: cool hand

cool hand — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 15:45:23 +0000

I agree that accusations of racism seem a little far fetched. I doubt Isiah would have drafted Lee if he were racist, considering there were still other great black college players on the board like Salim Stoudemire and Daniel Ewing, if he were racist. One could argue that Lee was the only big man, and Isiah had no other option, and aside from Ronny Turiaf, they would be right. In the end I do not see the racist argument as legit, leaving the reason Lee does not play a bigger mystery.

By: Marc R

Marc R — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 14:41:15 +0000

Isiah had to call a timeout before the Knicks’ final basket because Jamal wasn’t in the game.

By: confucius

confucius — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 14:37:47 +0000

Cliff Robinson does not make that play if he has a body on him.

Is the issue David Lee starting of playing more minutes? Why is David Lee on the floor during the most critical minutes of a game? I think the racist/bias comments about Isiah are emotional comments and lack foundation.

Who are these white players/non Americans that Isiah should be chasing/playing? Could it be that the Knicks do not have the international scouting in place?

By: jon abbey

jon abbey — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 08:33:03 +0000

well, I do think Isiah doesn’t like white players, or non-Americans, but I don’t think that’s why he’s not playing Lee enough. he had this vision that Jeffries could develop into a defensive impact player a la Artest (he was quoted along these lines not too long ago), and he’s bending over backwards to give him a chance to do that.

tough to give Curry too hard of a time on that play, Robinson not only climbed his back, he came through him, knowing the refs wouldn’t call it. Curry also pushed Collins out of the way on the previous play, allowing Lee to come free for the putback layup, so it works both ways.

“Ben Gordon ( Chicago Bulls) should be a starter, but he plays a critical role coming of the bench. If Scott Skiles places Ben Gordon in the starting lineup, he loses a big punch off of the bench. I believe David Lee can be valuable off the bench for the Knicks.”

Jamal is our Ben Gordon, albeit a poor man’s version (even streakier and less consistent), and he’s already on the bench. Lee needs to start, it’s clear to pretty much everyone except Isiah.

By: confucius

confucius — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 06:45:10 +0000

I think racist is a strong word to use to describe someone that you do not personally know.

Food for thought.

I did appear to me that Channing Fyre is playing well at the power forward spot. This leaves David Lee to play the small forward position where he clearly struggled to guard Richard jefferson. I must admit that it was strange that he sat for a long period of time but the important thing is, he is on the floor when it mattered.

Ben Gordon ( Chigao Bulls) should be a starter, but he plays a critical role coming of the bench. If Scott Skiles places Ben Gordon in the starting lineup, he loses a big punch off of the bench. I believe David Lee can be valuable off the bench for the Knicks.

Why did Isiah call a timeout – to make sure that the team got a god shot and set up the defense. He did nothing wrong.

IT WAS EDDY CURRY’S LAME DONT KNOW HOW TO BOX OUT @#$ THAT LOST THE GAME.

Dont Blame Isaih. Blame fundamentals. Boxing out is a fundamental. You are going to get the break down in fundamentals occasionally from a young team. Either you trade for veterans or expect many more days like this.

To me it was a step in the right direction. When the Knicks win games like they played today you will know they have arrived.

Watching the Knicks is like dating the neighborhood h_e. There are days that she is going to be good to you, but expect her to break your heart on other days.

By: Sledge

Sledge — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 03:31:26 +0000

As a first time visitor to this blog, I agree with T-Mart mentioning that Lee played not enough minutes (yet again), and still almost won the game for the Knicks.
Another thing that I didn’t get tonight was, why Isiah called (the last) timeout with 28sec remaining while marbury had a good matchup to get to the basket, and knowing the Nets had one timeout left. I think he should have let play continue…
Dissapointing loss (again)

By: T-MART

T-MART — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 03:09:45 +0000

As a qualified black man, I am wholly prepared to come to a wholly subjective conclusion that Isiah is racist, based on David Lee’s minutes tonight, and he still almost won the game for us with 22 minutes. Ive been defending Isiah Thomas like it was my job, but I am dissapointed, dont know what else to say.

By: jon abbey

jon abbey — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 02:58:15 +0000

who runs out of timeouts in regulation in the NBA? second straight game that cost us a real chance at the end, inexcusable.

we’re just not nearly as disciplined as NJ. too many turnovers, zero intimidation in terms of shot-blocking (Jefferson drove the lane at will), and Crawford had his fifth game in a row of thoroughly subpar play. amazing we somehow came back despite all that, but again, no moral victories.