Don't you remember when Melo came back from injury last season and Linsanity was in full effect? Lin did a terrible job finding Melo, the best offensive option on the team, throughout every game. Melo would score measly numbers of 14, 16, 18 points. Lin's inability to feed Melo was evident when Lin got injured and Melo started playing monster bball to carry us to a playoff spot.
Being able to put up more points doesn't mean he's a better point guard. It's all about being able to set up teammates for easy and comfortable baskets. I think Prigs does a better job distributing the ball quickly in order to find the open man or the best player on the court.
Lin = better scorer
Prig = better passer = better PG
He's done it for years and years in Euroleague basketball, and has been the starting PG for a very talented Argentina team in FIBA and the Olympics, I think its safe to say that he's got more skills as a PG than Lin, who I admit still has a lot of potential for improvement.
I remember very well that Lin was ignoring Melo for some reason, when he came back from the injury. Lin was still taking too many shots with Melo on the court and was not passing the ball to him as much as he should have.
I really think that caused friction between those two, and i believe that the decision to let Lin go was influenced by Melo.
Antonys comment about rediculous contract for Lin supports my suspicion.
Lin should have been kissing Melos ass, because it was Melo, who told clueless Dumbtony to give Lin a chance to play.
Back to topic. Seldicks always bring their A game against us, especially Pierce and Rondo. But this is a different Knicks they will be dealing with.
I only hope we dont start slow like we have been lately. Nothing but a doubble digit blowout will satisfy me.