Comments on: What I, As A Knick Fan, Am Thankful For

By: massive

massive — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 18:05:15 +0000

We can’t afford to see Turiaf in a suit again. At least not until Mozgov and Randolph show that they deserve extended minutes.

By: MSA

MSA — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:14:09 +0000

Turiaf is kind of a zero on the offensive end too.

Except for some good passes he doesn’t have much to do on that side of the court. He’s value is on defense.

Althought is a loss for the team I think AR and Mozgov can pretty much handle the defensive needs.

By: Z

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:52:16 +0000

Moz is a zero on the offensive end. But so is Eddy. He hasn’t played for years. Why would he step in and contribute? Even MJ took some time to get up to speed after his layoff, and it’s safe to say EC ain’t no MJ (double negative and all). We are WAY better off playing the guys we have, both in the long AND short term.

(ps– it’s often in times of injury when young players get their chance to establish themselves. Let necessity breed success, the way good teams do!)

By: Z-man

Z-man — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:41:42 +0000

@54 Maybe Stat and Felton will be able to set Eddy straight, clearly it’s their team now. Just worry that Moz and AR are complete zero’s on the offensive end right now. Let’s hope that Turiaf doesn’t require extended rest and that Moz steps up.

By: d-mar

d-mar — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:12:47 +0000

@52 Z-man, I see your point, but I just feel like nothing but bad things will happen the second Eddy steps on the court – off. fouls, stupid fouls on the defensive end, etc. If Turiaf is really hurting, I’d rather roll the dice with Moz and AR than put fat Eddy out there.

As far as being thankful, I’m thankful that when we play most teams in the NBA this year, I don’t feel like the other team has all the talent like in years past. A good example is today’s game – is the talent gap really that big between us and the Hawks? I’d give them the edge, but not by much.

By: Z

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 15:03:07 +0000

Yikes, Back-to-back matinees! Get ready for a turnover filled weekend…

By: Z-man

Z-man — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 14:49:14 +0000

I just read that Turiaf’s knee is really sore and that the trainers recommended that he rest it. It is pretty predictable that if we keep using Turiaf as a starter and/or for extended minutes, he’s not gonna last. Mozgov and Randolph do not appear to be ready for extended minutes. Stat shouldn’t be playing any more than he is right now, and shouldn’t be playing the 5 any more than he is right now. There’s gonna be some tough decisions to make re: the 5, and at some point, it might be prudent to at least look at Curry if he is in shape and ready to go. I know there is all the baggage, but if he can help ease the wear and tear on Turiaf without costing us wins, I’m all for it.

Being that D’Antoni’s leash is getting shorter, I wonder if he will consider it.

By: David Crockett

David Crockett — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 13:45:29 +0000

I’m thankful for this blog’s analytical balance. It has great writers–present company excluded–and fantastic commentators.

By: Bristol Knick

Bristol Knick — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 10:05:06 +0000

Hello Everyone,

Knicks fan residing in Bristol, UK here. I’ve been using this site for about a year now so I thought it was about time I registered and posted something. I’ve been an NYK fan since the days of Ewing, Starks etc. The reason I follow the team is that a friend had a holiday to NYC around the time we both got into the NBA in the early 90′s and he came back with Starks vest for me – so now I’m a Knicks fan for life ! I hoping to make it to a Knicks game one day as so far I’ve only been to a GSW-Raptors game (back in 2006) and next year when in LA I’ll be taking in the Clippers-Raptors game to see if Griffin is the real deal or not.

Anyway back to the original title of this thread – I am thankful for the all analysis on the games/trades etc from everyone on here as it gives me a different insight into everything from that which I usually get from ESPN, SI, Fox etc. Keep up the good work everyone and here’s to a successful seaon and hopefully a spot in the play-offs !

By: Spree8nyk8

Spree8nyk8 — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:33:05 +0000

My personal opinion about the Melo situation is that he wants to play in NY and doesn’t want that to cause them to blow up a good situation. Forcing NY to give up Gallo and other “assets” (even if other media sources will not refer to them as so) would be detrimental to the team and if he is patient he can join a Knicks team that is intact and ready to go.

I know that is a completely biased opinion but given the stance that he has not forced a trade OR signed the extension it seems to have a little bit of weight to it. I mean think about it, if you see a possibility to go somewhere that not only do you want to play for, but someone that also has a pretty good team starting to come together why not just wait a few extra months and make that good team a great team. Rather than making that good team a “gooder” team.