At least I'm not the only one doubting Stoudemire at this point.
2-3 other members feeling similar.
That's all I wanted. To get some reactions. Of course trading him would be over the top right now, but the fact that he's turned the franchise around single handedly is a myth.
a) he had support from guys like Chandler, Felton, sometimes Gallo and even MOzgov in late January/February.
b) what turnaround? Last time I saw the standings we had a losing record...35 wins that's +3 to D'Antoni's best NYK season in 08-09 where we ended up with 32 wins.
c) Yes he was a beast on offense till the trade took place, BUT his defense and rebounding were suspicious right from the get-go. Like I said before, I'd be much happier with him scoring 5 or 6 points less pg and preventing the other team from killing us on the glass instead.
d) Don't feel personally insulted or attacked folks! I'm a NY KNick fan - not an Amar'e Stoudemire fan! Just to make that clear. I owe the guy nothing. I'm paying bucks for NBA league pass and Knick merchandise which ultimately pays his cheques. The only one owing something here is Amar'e Stoudemire. To the franchise and to the fans. It's not like he doesn't have the potential, talent-wise he could dominate like Ewing did. The point with STAT is that he wants to 'save' himself for offense, not doing the dirty work on defense and the defensive glass. That has nothing to do with potential or attitude - even a so called scrub like Samardo Samuels does it, as we've all seen. As a franchise player on a $100 million contract you cannot save yourself for offense.
Just my two cents.
And as far as loyalty goes: I appreciate the fact that you guys are supporting STAT, we'll see how loyal he is when shit (probably) hits the fan this offseason (early playoff exit, coaching staff fired, bad press all summer, Melo offended) - all possible scenarios.
btw: My initial reaction was a bit retarded, I gotta admit that. I'm a very emotional guy though and I created this thread right after watching the game on League Pass. I got a little hot under the collar because of STAT's performances in the last couple of games.