Why would I need to give an example? Pressure was hot against Miami & Boston and he didnt show up. The kid has a decent game, but I know that (scared) look and body language when I see it.
Like I said earlier no disrespect meant, but the kid has a long way to go before he becomes my go to guy to close out a game...
I know where you are coming from. I'm not going to argue that in his first year actually getting starting time that he is going to be a Rondo.
No one is asking you to make him your go to guy. I just think he is more clutch. Since you are mentioning Miami and Boston.
Miami was the first time a team gave Lin - Superstar respect and pressured him and swarmed on Defense. How many teams do you know have 5 guys that hustle on D. I know of 2. Chicago and Miami. That was his very first time ever and what 8th? 9th game starting.
Keep in mind this was the last game over a 7-day stretch on zero rest zero practice.
Miami had a day between more than half of their games over a 8-day stretch at the same time. Besides the fact that Miami's players have several years under their belt.
Only time will tell how good Jeremy Lin will be - I like how exciting it is to watch him play and how it changes the flow of the Knicks team. I actually believe the Knicks can win games and consistently. I also believe that with Lin they can go to the conference championships and finals if they can click-in time and build up enough chemistry and fire.
Boston, despite some turn-overs he wasn't completely shut-down and Rondo did miss like 20 layups. I'm not going to say the celtics ripped him apart. ALSO Lin did make some crunchtime hustle to drive to the ball and then hit the 3 to get the Knicks close enough that when Melo took his shots they were able to win that game.
If they play ANY defense whatsoever.
I reference Lakers v Celtics over the weekend and how 4 of their players ALL their "stars" swarmed and played defense and contested 3+ 3pt shot attempts over the course of 10 seconds.
It isn't just shooting but defense. The fact that Carmelo has an additional 15-20lbs of extra weight now and is out-of-condition inspires little trust.
I'm not offended at all. I think you have some valid points and a solid opinion.
I'll also make a note that since Miami every team's point guard has played above and many-times beyond their average throughout the season. Basically the Lin & the Knicks are drawing Playoff level intensity from their opponents. Teams are waking up to go 200% when they play Lin. I'm rooting for the Knicks and Lin to adjust to this intensity and compete at a much higher level.
I think this in turn is good for the NBA. Instead of watching Garbage basketball there is a ripple effect - and teams are much more competitive. They are practicing harder, putting more heart, and upping the ante in intensity and effort.
So I'm also appreciating the impact it has had on the NBA.
*** But I think our conversation should end here as it is de-railing the thread topic ***
What do the Knicks have to do to start winning again?