Knicks visit Phoenix

AF, visionary, I told you so.

I thought Stephon trusted Zeke. I thought he bought into him as a man even if he didn’t buy into all the coaching. Steph’s got a problem. He doesn’t turn the other cheek. Christianity isn’t a fit, maybe he should try Scientology. I hear its the all the latest rage. His sister’s going to be so pissed.

DVJ, lol

This is just a bad F- ing dream!

Good AM Defenders

I am certain the events of the past three days has all of US scratching our heads a bit and comtemplating what else can go wrong or what can be done to get this TEAM back on the right track. Each of US in our own unique way is disappointed, even digusted by these recent events (Lack of team play offensely and defensely; coaching; injuries; selfish behavior on and off he court). In moments like these it is hard to see any LIGHT at the end of tunnel, BUT IT IS THERE, AS A MATTER OF FACT YOU KNOW IT IS THERE.

Will we ever kow what actually happen between IT and Steph? Probably not. We’ll get bits and pieces and plenty of sound bites regarding this DRAMA. At this juncture, regardless of what has transpired OUR BELOVED KNICKS will have to suit up and play the games scheduled and I am CONFIDENT each and every Defender will be cheering and supporting the cast of characters suited up with the KNICKS ENBLEM blazing across thier chests.

Lastly DEFENDERS, EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON, and time will reveal to US ALL what is in store FOR OUR BELOVED KNCIKS. WHATEVER HAPPENS, BLOGZILLA has given US a forum to do it together in unity, decency, and in order. We certainly can be thankful and grateful for having this HOME.

Headed to the airport and headed home. In the interim DEFENDERS, stay committed and productive, and continue the carry the KNICK BANNER.

Peace, Love, Longevity, and Porsperity to all my fellow DEFENDERS!

Keep it POPPIN

Random thoughts fromd da boomann

1. Stephon has lost my respect as a basketball player and a man. You don’t at no times run from your problems. If you have a fault it’s still your responsibily to come out and be a man. The most important thing I’ve learned about being a man is staying consistent. And his inconsitentcies are a major flaw in any man.

2. Eddy Curry is getting a bad rap. His effort has been a lot better but still gets held back by questionable ref calls.

3. Chicago will continue to stink up the joint like fresh manure

4. Boston looks like a Michael Meyers movie.

One NBA player close to the situation said punches were eventually thrown

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/49178/20071114/player_punches_were_thrown_between_isiah_and_marbury/

Stick a fork in us!!

dvj, if there’s a silver lining somewhere, someone better point it out soon.

Give me another point that possessed or possesses all the natural tools Steph does. Yet, at every stop, Steph has never really tapped into the transcendent talent that could have made some of his teams into perennial contenders. And it was often ego or misguided principals that built a frustratingly low ceiling for him and his squads. It’s what was reported to have fractured his relationship with KG and the Timberwolves (a tandem that could have been Shaq and Kobe-esque), it’s what submarined stints with the Suns, the Nets and now the Knicks. Given his talent, his pedigree, his opportunities and his brushes with brilliance; one wouldn’t be going to far to say that Steph’s career may be the greatest underachievement of his basketball generation.

I still find it hard to believe that some people are actually blaming Zeke for this. What should he have done? Continue to play Marbury even though he didn’t seem to be keeping up? In the Denver game, we won only because Isiah put Jamal on AI and Balk on Melo. Prior to this AI was getting everything he wanted against Marbury and Nate was bothered by his hammy. Marbury seemed uninterested in guarding his man. He probably doesn’t like it that he is like the 4th scoring option on this team but with Curry and Zbo, that shouldn’t be his role. You think Jason Kidd or Nash would worry about how many points he scored or number of minutes? Such childish stuff.

How best to put all the players on your team on notice than to set your best friend as an example. We lost games to Orlando and Miami that we should easily have won all because Marbs could not setup players well and didn’t defend. I really didn’t miss him yesterday. Although Phoenix got a lot of open looks in the first half, by second half the Knicks played better ball. Had the refs not been too hard on Curry, the end would have been very close. The play with the same intensity and I don’t see why they would not win 2 games on this trip. When Zbo comes back, who will need Marbury?

LGK

As the river flows downstream the early bear gets the salmon.

dvj, you eating that Steph soup again? what the hells up with you? cuckoo cuckoo

States. This is for you. My observations after the Jersey game.
I did also have a post on Steph being Pipp. I’ll find it.

Lives:
What’s up? Observations from last game. Not from home, but in the stands.
You said Steph is ready. Sorry, he’s not and he’s the problem. Yes! I said it!
Stay with me. This team is built for the inside game.
This team has two genuine monsters. The balance is a point that can get the ball to them.
Steph got caught up with a personal duel with Kidd. You can’t do that with kidd, because he’s the ultiamte team player.
Steph abandoned the game plan, and what made it worse, is that he made a few early shots.
That threw everything out of synch. Zbo was noticibly upset.
Look for Zeke to bench him early and often this year. He’s not the point for this team.
Please don’t blame Curry. A potent big man is only as good as his point guards. Curry brings fear to every opposing coach, we need to capitalize on that advantage.
Isiah is doing a good job as coach, but we need a great job done with the talent we have. We need a coach! Yes! I said it!
This GM/coach thing is running Zeke ragged. Too much for a place like N.Y. Go back to the tunnels as the GM.
At this point Craw is useless. he’s not attacking, he’just standing in a corner hoping to get an open shot. When he gets the ball he’s not putting pressure on the opponents. And we all now his defensive shortcomings.
Nate is going to take over this city. You can’t help but love this guy. He has such a way with peolple. He was high fiving everyone in the first row. All eyes were on Nate since he got on the court. Look for him to take major minutes from Steph.
Whoever said Nate should be at the end of the bench? Think again.Nate is playing at least 15 mins per. He can get to the rim with the best of them.
Mardy is the palyer to start, but next to Q. Would never happen, but that would be our best team with Zbo, Jefferies and Curry.
Trane. It’s about time. Welcome.

Comment by African — October 28, 2007 @ 11:55 am

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Af, well played sir.

“Steph got caught up with a personal duel with Kidd. ”

That’s a pattern that I’m sure 90% of the players in the league know about. The remaining 10% may be the guys on the Knicks.

Stephon MEbury What a real professional. Azzhole that is.

I can’t take this crap. I don’t watch soap operas for a reason. What happened to NY bball ?

Someone needs to show him that “all will NOT be well” and suspend him indefinitely away from the club so he can be “all alone”

I read an article tday ( I forget where ) saying that if Marbury is welcomed back without penalty that IT’s credibility w/ his team will disappear. I’m inclined to agree.

I dunno if I can stomach tonights game. Thank god I was at a concert and didn’t have to watch last nights drubbing. If SM wants any sort of forgiveness, he should get his pouting azz on a plane and get out to LA.