That's not a knock on JJ for talking the money that was offered to him, anyone would, i just though he was, way over payed.That's a fact, but like you said that's not his fault, i just though he could have worked on his game, no matter how much he's getting payed.I wasn't knocking JJ, did you read my whole post, i love his heart and effort, but he stole money the first time around.We don't know what he asked for, the first time around, we weren't in the negotiations.i hate it when people say he stole a contract. Players do not negotiate contracts. Jefferies didnt say, hey, spend the entire MLE on me for a few years, i want 30 million or im walking. He was GIVEN a contract. Anyone on jefferies status who turns down 30 million is retarded. His contract was not his fault. He played, so he didnt STEAL it (like allan houstins last year, eddy curry, jerome james) who got money for doing nothing.
I hate JJ, only because after all this time in the NBA, he hasn't developed any offensive skills, equivalent to the money he stole from us on his first contract.With that being said, anyone who boo's JJ, has bigger problems than the knicks losing, the guy is the most selfless player in the NBA, hands down, he takes charges, blocks shots, and he has the best shot selection in the NBA.Dude only shoots the rock, when the nearest defender, is 12 feet away, this is not a knock on our 2 stars, but they could learn something from JJ, about shot selection.Like i said, i'm not his biggest fan, but i would never embarrass my self, by booing JJ.
Yeah, but the verdict is still out on STAT, and he produced last year.JJ's, first run, with us is over, and he stole that 30 mill.You could say the same about Stoudemire and his defense/rebounding.
Yeah, but the verdict is still out on STAT, and he produced last year.JJ's, first run, with us is over, and he stole that 30 mill.
Your dead on, about Isiah, he was getting robbed, by everyone.Yes, i'm loving everything about JJ, this year, and STAT was no Bruce Bowen last year, but he did average 1.9 blocks.Advantage fender0577 :smokin:
Although I wouldn't say he 'stole' the money. More like Isiah gifted him the money :teeth:
But yeah, you got a point that first contract was pretty horrible and probably the main reason people hated on him.
I say he's doing very well this season for a minimum contract though.
And regarding STAT: He didn't produce on defense last year, did he?
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-b...-wants-knicks-fans-quit-booing-232102321.html
From the NY Post:
"Indulge me for a second, anybody who boos Jared Jeffries has got to reexamine their life a little bit," D'Antoni said following the Knicks' 99-88 winover the Jazz at the Garden. "I love our fans and I like Madison Square Garden, the arena, but here's a guy who came back to us, minimum contract. He could've gone to a lot of other teams. He plays as hard as anybody could possibly ever play, with injuries, everything you ask him. He takes every charge, every dirty play, every rebound. He works every second."
Jeffries had 13 points in a floor-burn performance, taking a couple of charges and getting fouled often around the rim. He made 7-of-10 free throws and grabbed eight rebounds.
Jeffries was clearly appreciative of the support from D'Antoni. "I'll die for him," he said. "I'll leave blood on the court ... because he's the best coach in the NBA.''
Stop booing Jeffries and start taking bullets for D'Antoni?
Man, you gotta' have some SERIOUS stones to rock one!time to get a Jefferies jersey????
F'n Isiah. :evil:Although I wouldn't say he 'stole' the money. More like Isiah gifted him the money :teeth:
That's so inaccurate. Yes he sucks on offense but he only takes very good looks and even though he only went 3-9 last game a lot of the misses were fouls. He is good from the line and a straight up hustle machine. Hating on Jefferies at this point is just straight ignorance.