I think the theory behind the 8-9 man rotation was that chemistry would develop faster as the players got acquainted with playing alongside the same faces game in game out. That didn't exactly work out minus a few games where Anthony and Stoudamire were missing.
You said Davis is an offensive half court PG but half-court offence is exactly what we're going to see with Woodson. Also it's exactly what we'll witness in the playoffs by necessity as opponent's defences pick up. I personally trust Davis far more than Lin in that sort of environment. Lin's still learning and Woodson's comments re Lin indicate that he is fully aware that this player should be treated as nothing more than a talent.
We have a good bench which needs to be fully utilised, particularly in games like the Portland game, where the Knicks have developed an early substantial lead. This will alleviate fatigue and the risk of injury from the starters.
I saw Woodson making many interventions last game, even at times when the Knicks were 30+ points ahead. I liked that he is leaving nothing to chance but let's not fool ourselves; we were playing a team that was disintegrating faster than the Knicks. The real tests lie ahead. Woodson did a good job with the Hawks, and considering the players he has at his disposal this time around, there is no reason for him not to do well with the Knicks. We will not have to wait long to find out.
In 4 seasons there was never any effort into gellin 2 or 3 bench players as a bench-Tandem or bench-Trio....and this hectic 66 game schedule EXPOSED Dantoni's flawed coaching talents.
In the regular season Lin & Fields should start the remaining games to build their confidence....in the postseason is a different story.
In the Blazers game coach Woodson did well by playing 10 player in the first half, and only playing the starters 6 minutes in the 2nd half of the game.
This is what NBA analyst, writers, and commentators of the Knicks vs Blazer game are not mentioning. The last blowout game the Knicks had I believe vs Cleveland, Dantoni put the Starters in an already won game with 5 minutes left in the game.