Comments on: Tonight’s 4 Factors (vs SEA, 12/12/07)

By: Ben R

Ben R — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 18:25:39 +0000

I am really woried that we might not get rid of Isiah before he decides to “improve” this team by making some trades. Some players that have played well in the past like Balkman and Nate are in Isiah’s doghouse. That means they might be throw ins ala Ariza and Frye. I would be slightly disappointed if we traded Nate but I would be really upset if we traded Balkman.

Also I am worried that Isiah might trade Curry because if he does that means Zach is here to stay. While I would not mind seeing both gone, if we get rid of one it needs to be Zach, because if Isiah trades Curry it still will not make Lee a starter because Isiah is going to want a true center starting. Also I do not want years of Zach jacking up fadeaway 18 footers.

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:18:56 +0000

I just don’t think IT, even an IT who thinks that he needs to win badly to keep from getting fired (which, by the way, he might not even think IS the case), will trade Lee still.

Chandler, certainly.

Balkman – perhaps.

But I think Lee is currently about as untouchable as it goes (that being said, watch him get traded tomorrow).

By: Ray

Ray — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:46:01 +0000

I heard about the trade for Artest too and you know what….if Artest will come in here and provide some lockdown D that will be a big plus. If Curry goes we need a real defensive center in his place. Just someone who will block shots and rebound. That it. Zack can score…Jamal can score….Artest can score….MArbury can score. They only need to whip that ball around and find the open jumpshot. Even if D. Lee goes…Balkman can step right in and not only get rebound but he can also block shots if given the opportunity. They ned to get Morris off the bench too….hes a really good player…but dont trade Chandler. We do need to get rid of Q Rich…hes absolutely meaninging less playing ball for us. No contribution at all like Jason Collins for the Nets.

By: Ben R

Ben R — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:50:46 +0000

Hey with this win we are only three games out of the last playoff spot. I told you guys we just needed to give Isiah time. Things are turning around as we speak. It is a great time to be a Knicks fan.

If the fans would just cheer like they did tonight our team would be unstoppable. I hope the fans get it together so we can make a playoff push. Go Knicks!!!

By: Z

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:54:25 +0000

“The Nets are an atrocious team”

Other than the first Knick win against the Nets, the only other Nets game I’ve tuned into this season was the Clippers-Nets game earlier this week. Half way through the 4th quarter the Clippers’ radio guy said “I’m just gonna call a spade a spade here– the Nets are a terrible basketball team”. This guy watches Clippers games for a living, so he should no one when he sees one…

By: J. Starks

J. Starks — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:44:42 +0000

Another win without Marbury in the picture. That’s what you take from it.

By: Brendan

Brendan — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:31:27 +0000

I wouldn’t take much from this win. The Nets are an atrocious team in the front court where the Knicks’ stength is, so it was always a matchup advantage for NY- whatever you think of Curry and Zbo, they’re lightyears ahead of Collins and company. Throw in Vince Carter declining to give two nights effort in a row (he was excellent against the Cavs, driving the ball instead of taking jumpers), and there’s your story- one bad team edges another.

By: njhoops

njhoops — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 04:01:13 +0000

Good one Z, where was Red Klotz tonight?

Should we take anything from this win? They actually played some D, (including a rare sighting of help D!), moved the ball, etc. but of course the Nets are almost as dysfunctional as they are. Unless they put together a few more wins against Indy and Cleve., it’s the same old same old. But it’s still nice to beat J Kidd and NJ and not see those usual stupid smirks on the sidelines as they beat up on us.

By: Z

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:11:23 +0000

Too bad we can’t play the Nets every night…

They could be our Washington Generals.

By: TheMC5

TheMC5 — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 02:15:48 +0000

Curry and Randolph have each blocked a shot! Madness!