He's undersized and overpaid. I think he'd be great comming off bench as an offensive spark. His defense, because of his size will always be a problem. He showed flashes of brilliance, but i also remember a couple games when that shooter should have holstered his weapon because he was shooting blanks at the end of a game. He took like 5 shots at the end of the game all that could have given knicks a lead, and none hit, it was the worst 2 min of my life. I hope i am misjudging.
On this team the talent level is at a 1990's level. Guys that feel they don't need to perform will be shown the door. ... So if Crawford doesn't show something in training camp, he fininshed. He'll be packaged with Dickau and Jones and get gone. Now when he's forced to play within the confines of the system we run, he'll have to play well to stay on the floor. He knows it and everyone here on this site know it.
It came to me in an instant. I know what Isiah is doing now. So I'll tell you what is going down. On this team the talent level is at a 1990's level. Guys that feel they don't need to perform will be shown the door. A month ago, all we heard was how we have no one anyone wants, yet we pulled of the biggest move of the offseason. So if Crawford doesn't show something in training camp, he fininshed. He'll be packaged with Dickau and Jones and get gone. Now when he's forced to play within the confines of the system we run, he'll have to play well to stay on the floor. He knows it and everyone here on this site know it.
He's undersized and overpaid. I think he'd be great comming off bench as an offensive spark. His defense, because of his size will always be a problem. He showed flashes of brilliance, but i also remember a couple games when that shooter should have holstered his weapon because he was shooting blanks at the end of a game. He took like 5 shots at the end of the game all that could have given knicks a lead, and none hit, it was the worst 2 min of my life. I hope i am misjudging.
Hes a 6'5 SG with almost a 7ft wing span. Undersized is not the right term. He doesnt know how to use his body with all the skills that he has. Hes always been very hesitant to take it to the hole, has gotten better in the last few yrs, but is still to comfy with that fade away jumper from 20ft or even 3pt range.
usually gaurds dont back him down to much becase he has long annoying arms, the thing is that hes a bad perimeter defender. His biggest weakness is that he doesnt know how to fight thru screens and plays the pick and roll on D terribly.
He is better suited to come off the bench as instant offense, like a manu...
hes too inconsistant as a starter but usually plays well as a 6th man.
Maybe we start collins and go wit some defense on the perimeter...
Crawford has been the same player since his best year in Chicago. 17 ppg streaky player, little defense, alot of silly turnovers, 39% FG shooting, 34% 3pt shooting. I believe Collins can give us better, which is why I don't mind Crawford leaving the Garden for a good bargain.
Let's not forget that Crawford is probably the best player on the team at getting to the basket. In fact, there aren't many players that can guard him one-on-one. His value is his long range ability and ball handling skills. Crawford is at his best when he uses his speed off the dribble to open up the defense and get the ball down low for an easy basket.
We all know what Jamal is capable of so stop acting like he's wack or something. There are so many teams that would snatch Jamal up in a heartbeat.
That would be Stephon Marbury. Crawford has the best crossover, but usually pulls up for a jumper instead of taking to strong to the basket for a lay up or a trip to the line.
Crawford could accually be an all star if he wanted to, its up to him. He's as good, if not better than Rip Hamilton. If he uses his mid-range shot(which is much more affective than his 3pt shot) more, he'll average 20 ppg on 44-45% FG, EASY. The problem is he's comfortable with isolation plays, failure or sucess. Lets hope Isiah realizes Crawford's strengths, something Chicago failed to see. I want Crawford to move without the ball too, he's a quick cat.
I agree too many pull up J's for him, we credit him with being clutch but I want to see the statistic on game winners and go ahead shots he hit, compared to the amount he missed. Jamal to me is very much tradable, he is a legit 2 in this league, a team like Seatle could use him. But the problem is the Knicks need to package multiple players and that is not happening unless Lee,or Renaldo are apart of the package.
But I really want to know is where did you get that shot of Steph from, tell me that's not from the cracked out interview, I watched like two minutes of it and when he started talking about going to bed w/ Garnett I couldn't watch anymore. Also peep his interview on ESPN, not as bad, but bad enough. I like Steph and all, but he may need to hire a PR person to come to interviews w/ him.
R u people crazy. We wouldn't have won that little of games if Crawford was not on our team Crawford is not the Problem. Did u guy's forget all the end of game winning shots he hit for us. he's a young man with alot of talent. Give the man a break. I'm sure u can find someone else on our team to pick on. He's the only one on team who's not afraid of taking the big shots at thye end of games. By the way his postion is shooting guard. He's suppose to shoot the dam ball. One of the best crossovers in the league. No doubtHe's undersized and overpaid. I think he'd be great comming off bench as an offensive spark. His defense, because of his size will always be a problem. He showed flashes of brilliance, but i also remember a couple games when that shooter should have holstered his weapon because he was shooting blanks at the end of a game. He took like 5 shots at the end of the game all that could have given knicks a lead, and none hit, it was the worst 2 min of my life. I hope i am misjudging.