Knicker Blockers!!
oh what a great start to a new season, and new knick squad.
very happy Mrs. Fields was in starting lineup, props to Mr. Mustache for making that happen. The Rook has instinct for the game, plays with brains, athleticism and focus. Took a fall and came back strong. Hit some big shots, and showed he deserved to start! Good play all around. A keeper!!
Feltip is fast and will make everyone forget Duhound within a couple weeks. Having Du-loser off the squad is like a weight lifted, Raymundo will only get better as his synchronicity with team (esp. A'ma'r'e) improves.
STAT is STUD. best Knick player on the floor in YEARS!! he is the go-to guy, he is exactly what's been missing. Had some timely blocks and is worth every penny we paid him to BE THE MAN!! i'm sure his TO's will dwindle as his scoring and domination progresses.
As most KO posters have noted, Weedson Chandler deserves start over Gallipini. The Godson is a one-trick-three-point-pony who does not deserve starting minutes, he should be that guy who comes off the bench to hit big shots, not waste floor space hanging out on the perimeter, and NOT hitting.
Weedson Chandler has shown steady improvement each year, and Metrocard needs to take back his assessment of his being over-rated. Chandler is aggressive going to the hoop, and his outside shot has improved tremendously, as has his shot selection. I love Weed, son!
Junior Masonite IS Eddie Brickhouse. Another waste of space, poor shot selection, I'd rather see his minutes go to Shawnee Williams or Rottens.
Tony Douglas rules. I like his game so much, he may be 6th player of the year before too long. He's getting smarter with more minutes and confidence, his shot is getting better, and his defense is KEY. TD!!
Moscow played exactly as we thought, foul-prone... but as soon as he went out, in came Mr. Beard, the Tuffy-af, the defense we never had. His positive attitude and defensive presence alone makes up for DavidLee's non-D. I miss the beast immensely, but having STAT and the beard will make up for his absence.
10 BLOCKS!! 10 BLOCKS!! KNICKER BLOCKERS!! Defense wins games!!
NOTES:
Landry Fields +/- = +6
Ron Turiaf +/- = +7
Gallo +- = -3
PS: really nice thread JPZ17! lotsa cool info. good job!