A recent article by SI reports that Jermaine O’Neal wants to be traded to either the Lakers to play with Kobe, or the Nets to play with Jason Kidd.
The Nets?
Imagine an Atlantic Division where you have Chris Bosh in Toronto, Kevin Garnett in Boston, Zach Randolph in New York and Jermaine O’Neal in New Jersey, all playing each other every other night? We’re 3/4 already there. In terms of power, the East could be the new West, because those are some dominant players beating each other up on a regular basis!
And I like Zach Randolph amongst those guys, because the man is in his prime, not on the decline, not still on the rise (of the other three, make what connections you will). Randolph might not be the best defender of the bunch, but he is a top tier rebounder and probably THE BEST scorer of the bunch. The combination of his power, lateral quickness and deadly lefty jump shot make him a unique power forward in this league.
I know that both the Lakers and Nets would like to have Jemaine O’Neal, but right now, I’m doubting LA will get it done, because they foolishly think Andrew Bynum is worth more in the future than either Jermaine O’Neal or Jason Kidd is currently. If I were the Lakers, I would give up on Bynum and go after Jason Kidd to keep Kobe happy, but this guy Mitch Kupchak is proving to be an idiot of Scott Layden magnitude, so, good luck with that.
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NOTABLE ENTRANCES BY DEFENDERS
Roll Call Supplement
Following are some of the notable first posts of Defenders who arrived during the great migration in October 2007.
1.Maybe that wacky stuff won’’t go down and we’’ll all migrate here. Might be a little cramped……Comment by BARF —— October 9, 2007 @ 7:42 pm
2. What up Starbury! I think this would be the new spot.
Alan is a sellout. That’’s Frank’’s hatchet man.
The move is on! Comment by African —— October 9, 2007 @ 10:33 pm
3. Poppin Scoski is backy but never ““wacky””. A Knicks Defender, not a Money Lender. Get it right! Poppin Scoski October 11, 2007 @ 3:49pm
7. Gentlemen, congratulations, someone on L.I. blinked.That means you won this round.But really winning is just enjoying life, so you win each time you smile within yourself.Your site is full of Knick knowledge and interesting people.That’’s winning 24/7.Don’’t waste your energy on anger, save it for driving to the hole.That’’s still where the magic is.Many Kudos to Starbury on a great venue, definitely, the next level with no agenda but Knick love and fellowship. ,STRONG>TMAN 10:39am on October 17, 2007
8. Hey I finally found you guys. I was looking all over for what blog you were writing on.
Comment by Minnesota Knicks Fan —— October 17, 2007 @ 3:03 pm
9. you’’re doing a teriffic job with this site Starbury……Knicks will be fine, the sky is not falling……Zeke the coach will make Zeke the GM look good when it’’s all said and done…… Comment by kandiman —— October 18, 2007 @ 1:16 pm
10. Gentlemen or should I say, Defenders, hello. I have blogging in a certain venue that just does not get it. Bloggers who’’s venomous attacks on individuals whom they dislike call themselves fans. You can criticize players, management and the NBA but with objectivity. Racism is part of our culture and manifest itself in some bloggers comments and overall thought process. The Print Media, hypocrites and wannabes, continue to brainwash the weak and prey on the low self esteemed. Starburyfan has done a excellent job in allowing all to contribute their thoughts and insights with intelligence, humor, grit and emotion. All Knick fans see things different but at the end of the day, we all want the team to succeed. Keep up the great work and everyone, Keep it Poppin!!!!
Comment by Vic Corbit —— October 28, 2007 @ 11:11 pm
11. Thanks, guys . . . I’’m with you guys, too. But you should check out the beat-down Trane just gave M.a.r.k on Hahn’’s site. It’’s a beauty . . . if I do say so myself . . .
Comment by Marquette ’07 —— October 29, 2007 @ 6:19 pm