i think that if IT can not only get eddy curry and zach to work together to be a dominating offensive force in the paint, but also instill in these young knicks minds that STATS ARE NOT IMPORTANT BUT WINNING IS..they will be fine..i was watching summer league and fred jones was asked.. what was portlands game plan for playin the knicks..he talked about getting the knicks to play 1 on 1 basketball..instead of working as a team..which i believe is a huge weakness in our young knick team..little chemistry = more 1 on 1 focus on player stats..more team turn overs (which we were one of the top teams) which equals LESS WINS..i think if it can get some teamwork into their mindsets.. 40+ wins next season will be a guarantee
i think that if IT can not only get eddy curry and zach to work together to be a dominating offensive force in the paint, but also instill in these young knicks minds that STATS ARE NOT IMPORTANT BUT WINNING IS..they will be fine..i was watching summer league and fred jones was asked.. what was portlands game plan for playin the knicks..he talked about getting the knicks to play 1 on 1 basketball..instead of working as a team..which i believe is a huge weakness in our young knick team..little chemistry = more 1 on 1 focus on player stats..more team turn overs (which we were one of the top teams) which equals LESS WINS..i think if it can get some teamwork into their mindsets.. 40+ wins next season will be a guarantee
Ummm...can they? Yes and No. What kind of answer are you actually looking for? If they play according to their talent and potential, there is no reason why they shouldnt finish within the top 5 in the regular season. However, they will most likely not mesh as all of us would hope they do, and it is much more likely that the Knicks will fight for a 7 or 8 seed. As far as the playoffs go, one would have to imagine that they will suffer from inexperience compared to playoff ready teams like Cleveland, NJ, Miami, Detroit, Chicago, and even Washington and Indiana. Next season, i dont expect the East to be considered the lightweight conference any longer with Allen moving to Boston and Rashard Lewis to Orlando. Just as the Knicks are getting better, the rest of the conference is as well, and it will be just as difficult a fight to make the post season.
Everything will depend on the individual players' commitment to play the team game and solid defense. Each player needs to understand their role and how they are an asset to the team. Knicks are at their best when Curry is a force down low, but with his lackluster defending and rebounding, i see him hurting the team if hes playing over 30min a game. Randolph is a great offensive addition, but he isnt anything special on defense either. The team will be able to outscore people, but needs to feed off of the defensive energy of Balkman, Collins, Marbury, and hopefully Jefferies and Q (if hes totally healthy).
The problem is that we lack solid interior defenders, and this will show up as a huge hole come playoff time (assuming Knicks make it).
All in all, the team has so much to prove and while the additions of Chandler and Randolph seem promising in addition to the young rising stars of the Knicks, defense wins in the playoffs as both the Spurs and Cavs proved this past season.
7th or 8th seed??? Fighting 4 a playoff spot??? U ppl are pathetic...If the Knicks aren't top 6 (At the least) in the East, something is wrong.
On paper, the Knicks should be one of the best teams in the East. But a good basketball team plays with chemistry and team defense. I think the Knicks are starting to get chemistry (we'll see what happens with Z Randolph) but their team defense is awful. A lot of teams in the East have improved. All the Knicks have done is signed Randolph, and the jury is still out on whether or not Curry and Randolph can coexist. I have my doubts.
Let's face it, Pistons are better, Cavs are better, Nets are better, Orlando has improved and I would still consider them better (especially with Stan Van Gundy comng in), Wizards are better, and the Bulls are better. That leaves us fighting for the 7th and 8th seeds against Miami and Toronto. That is not going to be easy. I would love for the Knicks to come out and dominate next year, and I think they have the talent to do so, but the team still has a lot of weaknesses. So don't assume they will be one of the top 6 teams next year. I could definitely see them fighting for the 8th spot and just beating out the Raptors (I have a feeling the Raptors are going to have a let down next year).
7th or 8th seed??? Fighting 4 a playoff spot??? U ppl are pathetic...If the Knicks aren't top 6 (At the least) in the East, something is wrong.
So ur gonna sit here and tell me that Mia, Orl and Bos are gonna be better than the Knicks next yr?? Mia was horrible last yr until they went on that run not 2 mention they are a very old team and they lost Kapono. Orl wasn't very good last yr either. If Orl is healthy and the Knicks are healthy ur gonna tell me they'd be better than us??? Bos???? Uhhhh I could've sworn they were the worst team in the east this season. I know they got Allen (who's gonna get injured next yr), Pierce(starting 2 get up in age) and Jefferson but we're still the better team. Cle is overrated, Det's run is comming 2 an end, NJ is getting better(We can competew/ them but their still better) and Wash won't be as good as they were this season. Mark my words, Knicks will be top 6 in the east next season (If healthy )FameMos? I am pathetic for saying the Knicks are gonna fight for a playoff spot? They are my favorite team and individually they are very good talents and are by the far the highest paid team in the league....but they havent done SHIT yet.
Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, Miami, NJ, Washington, Orlando, and Boston have arguments that they are all better teams than the Knicks. Thats 8 teams right there, so if you say that people are pathetic for thinking that the knicks will be fighting for a playoff spot then you must obviously use very little of your mind when you pay attention to basketball. This isnt NBA Live, but the NBA where teams win on great defense and 2 All star players helped by other guys that know their roles, rebound, and knock down shots. The stars of the 8 other teams are all better than the stars of the Knicks and until they prove something this year, you have no argument against that.
So ur gonna sit here and tell me that Mia, Orl and Bos are gonna be better than the Knicks next yr?? Mia was horrible last yr until they went on that run not 2 mention they are a very old team and they lost Kapono. Orl wasn't very good last yr either. If Orl is healthy and the Knicks are healthy ur gonna tell me they'd be better than us??? Bos???? Uhhhh I could've sworn they were the worst team in the east this season. I know they got Allen (who's gonna get injured next yr), Pierce(starting 2 get up in age) and Jefferson but we're still the better team. Cle is overrated, Det's run is comming 2 an end, NJ is getting better(We can competew/ them but their still better) and Wash won't be as good as they were this season. Mark my words, Knicks will be top 6 in the east next season (If healthy )
LMAO Yall think i'm buggin but i'm tellin yall...Knicks will be GOOD next season (If healthy) lol. It's our time...This drought will come 2 an end.Knicks are going to win the Finals in Game 3.
LMAO Yall think i'm buggin but i'm tellin yall...Knicks will be GOOD next season (If healthy) lol. It's our time...This drought will come 2 an end.
Agreed. I definately think we'll be good enough for 7th or 8th seed. I also believe the Eastern Conference is emerging and underrated.