I dunno about that.
When we had Lenny as coach, we had a nice uptempo game and the we were 16-13 by the end of december with a MUCH less talented group of players...
Then injuries hit like a biotch - TT went down, JC, H20, JYD - i think half the roster was hurt at one point and there went our season.
The best NY team I saw so far when was Marbury had shooters at the 2 and 3 - that's when we had H20 at the 2 and KVH at the 3 - that way he was able to do what he does best - drive and penetrate, then dish to the open shooter or take it to the hole.
I think when Isiah instills this new uptempo offense, it will definitely allow players like marbury and Francis to play to their strengths...
Also with JC playing more under control and taking better shots, he will definitely be able to score efficiently at the 2.
The main reason for NY's demise last season was the lack of cohesiveness. Say what u like, but that's very important. Look at the olympics - none of those european teams have star talent, but because they have played together for so long, they know eachother's tendencies and how to play as a team. I believe that isiah will create a team atmosphere in the locker room, not only because the players respect him, but they fear his fury as well.
I say the knicks will go 42-40 because they have many things to prove:
1. Isiah's job is on the line - the players love isiah and will not allow him to get canned
2. They want to prove that LB was a total fu#k up