All these threads springing up following a 3 game winning streak (minus our two best offensive players) is a bit too much. I know people are saying that Lin has saved D'Antoni but this is more a matter of mutual respect. Lin saved the day in the same way that Felton did last year. Felton was a 17/9 player during his Knicks tenure and the Knicks were a winning team playing some good basketball at points. The same applies since Lin made an appearance. Let's not forget that No other team went for Lin while he was a free agent, and he never got any games while at Golden State. Nash, Felton, and now Lin all looked the real deal under D'Antoni. Anyone had a look at Felton's stats pre and post D'Antoni era?
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/raymond_felton/career_stats.html
No point even discussing Lin before his Knicks stint:
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jeremy_lin/career_stats.html
It's obvious that people have issues with the coach. He definitely has annoyed me at points however there have also been events that have been beyond his control.
1. He has never managed the same group of players for over one season
2. This is the first season that the Team has a noteworthy Roster
3. The trade last year occurred at a time where it seemed the Knicks could aim high, essentially forcing the team to start from scratch.
4. Injuries in the playoffs swayed the series.
5. Following management dumping Billups, the team was left with no healthy or proven PG this season (up until now)
Anyone willing to keep an open mind on this one? Let's save our judgement for the end of the season cos that's exactly how long it appears you're stuck with him for.
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/raymond_felton/career_stats.html
No point even discussing Lin before his Knicks stint:
http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jeremy_lin/career_stats.html
It's obvious that people have issues with the coach. He definitely has annoyed me at points however there have also been events that have been beyond his control.
1. He has never managed the same group of players for over one season
2. This is the first season that the Team has a noteworthy Roster
3. The trade last year occurred at a time where it seemed the Knicks could aim high, essentially forcing the team to start from scratch.
4. Injuries in the playoffs swayed the series.
5. Following management dumping Billups, the team was left with no healthy or proven PG this season (up until now)
Anyone willing to keep an open mind on this one? Let's save our judgement for the end of the season cos that's exactly how long it appears you're stuck with him for.