portega1968
El Cacique
Looking at the roster, I expect some players to buckle under Larry's pressure, whereas others will elevate their games.
Steph - Must be tired of the criticism of how he isn't a leader nor a winner. After some rough sailing the first couple of months, he'll start to play more defense and make his teammates better. I think Larry will end of using him like 15-20 minutes a night at SG and another 15-20 at PG.
Jamal - Probably gone sooner than later. Meanwhile, will split his minutes off the bench at both guard positions (20 mins. a night).
Q - will start at SG until he drives Larry nuts with his 3shot. Will be trade bait if he doesn't fit in from the start.
Timmy - will start at SF and do well under Larry until he's shipped before March.
Sweetney - Next ex-Knick. If not gone within 3 weeks, will start at pf to up his trade value, but will buckle under Larry's pressure because he's lazy.
Jerome James - will end up at the end of the bench 'cause he just is a foul machine. His questionable play will usher in a new center before feb.
Nate, Ariza and Lee will get more and more minutes with each passing week (Steph and Q will be only Knick above 30 mins).
Rose may even start 'cause he's the player that most resembles Larry's style. That may have saved his butt from being cut.
I don't think Allan will be cut with the Allan Houston clause (that would be ironic). He will get the chance to comeback or he will retire during the season.
Mo will ride the pine. If Jeff and Patrick couldn't get him 2 play defense, Larry won't even bother. It's a pity because his post game deserves starter status. He may even be cut with that Houston clause.
Frye will remind us of Darko.
Butler will be at the NBA D-League for portions of the season until he comes in next year with the maturity level he's lacking right now.
JYD will get his minutes as will Rose 'cause of their intensity and experience.
Best thing will be more players will want to play in NY now with Larry!
Steph - Must be tired of the criticism of how he isn't a leader nor a winner. After some rough sailing the first couple of months, he'll start to play more defense and make his teammates better. I think Larry will end of using him like 15-20 minutes a night at SG and another 15-20 at PG.
Jamal - Probably gone sooner than later. Meanwhile, will split his minutes off the bench at both guard positions (20 mins. a night).
Q - will start at SG until he drives Larry nuts with his 3shot. Will be trade bait if he doesn't fit in from the start.
Timmy - will start at SF and do well under Larry until he's shipped before March.
Sweetney - Next ex-Knick. If not gone within 3 weeks, will start at pf to up his trade value, but will buckle under Larry's pressure because he's lazy.
Jerome James - will end up at the end of the bench 'cause he just is a foul machine. His questionable play will usher in a new center before feb.
Nate, Ariza and Lee will get more and more minutes with each passing week (Steph and Q will be only Knick above 30 mins).
Rose may even start 'cause he's the player that most resembles Larry's style. That may have saved his butt from being cut.
I don't think Allan will be cut with the Allan Houston clause (that would be ironic). He will get the chance to comeback or he will retire during the season.
Mo will ride the pine. If Jeff and Patrick couldn't get him 2 play defense, Larry won't even bother. It's a pity because his post game deserves starter status. He may even be cut with that Houston clause.
Frye will remind us of Darko.
Butler will be at the NBA D-League for portions of the season until he comes in next year with the maturity level he's lacking right now.
JYD will get his minutes as will Rose 'cause of their intensity and experience.
Best thing will be more players will want to play in NY now with Larry!