Spurs at Knicks
Plenty of Knicks tickets still available for those that wish to go.
Just wanted to take the time to apologize to the New York Press if I stepped out of line including them in the photo blog. Also, sorry to the New York Giants, an MSG usher, the Knicks City Dancers and the MSG jumbotron for photographing them as well (they all could care less, I’m certain).
As newspaper subscribers, we are familiar with New York Press through their words, so when I noticed later on at home that they were in the background of one photo, I cropped the photo to seem as though I was focusing on them and continued to label it with the people I recognize having read all their work over the years as a fan. I thought it would be fun to include them in my light-hearted jokes about the game, but apparently someone did not find it very funny, as we even got some hate mail back in the form of comments. Some of these guys are only comfortable when they get to write their own words, but we should all have that opportunity in America in the 21st century. It is sad what is happening in this country, the corporatization of what was once the liberty to speak. Again, it was all meant as a joke, and maybe it was a tasteless one at that, so don’t make threats about big daddy David Stern having the time to pick on Joe Schmoe blogger. I told Alan Hahn about the photo, and he was cool with it, for the record.
Moving on: don’t look now, but the Knicks have lost seven in a row again, and the NBA Champion Spurs are in town. The Spurs will have to take a submarine to get to the game tonight because the Knicks are at the bottom of the ocean now sporting a ghastly 14-35 record, pre-all-star break.
I have no explanation for Isiah’s continued employment at Madison Square Garden. It is the most illogical thing I have ever witnessed. Perhaps Dolan doesn’t want to write another settlement check should he fire him. Isiah wants to pocket that money, so he halfheartedly and questionably continues to coach and manage this Knicks team until something gives. The problem is, nothing is giving. Nobody wants to make a change.
Curry played well during stretches of last game, I’d have to think Curry’s play from here on would be a major factor in any rally towards the playoffs, and away from 2008’s top lottery picks. Conversely, if no major changes occur, are we shooting for Memphis point guard Derrick Rose? I haven’t caught a single Memphis game yet, but just going from the video, looks like another undersized two-guard to me, although perhaps superior to all of the short two guards on this Knicks roster. The proof is in the number one ranking of the undefeated Memphis Tigers.
Listen ya’ll
I think this team is showing some fight.
They also tend to revert to one on one play and the same old Crawford isos when things get tight.
The ball stops moving, teams take advantage of that predictability.
To some extent that’s on the coach.
But the inability to hit the free throws when you need to also hurts.
With the Knicks if something is going well another aspect of their game is not going well.
While I don’t think this team will get to the postseason, I don’t think we’ll lose at as prolific a pace as the Heat, Sonics, and Wolves.
So we might as well develop the players on this team that are worth developing.
Some guys do have to go.
For expiring contracts and late roud picks if possible.
Stop it Davonn…
This is my team and I’ll go down with them before I
comitt to rooting against them! That’s pure bullshit!
We played our asses off tonight and the Spurs got a Miracle
with that last second Fuckup! May Shaq & Nash kick Kobe’s ass back
back to demanding another trade! Lets GO SUNS!!!!
GSW vs Detroit or the Magic for the Chip!!!!
Lets GO GSW!!!!
ABBTL.ABBTL. ANY BODY BUT THE LAKERS!
DVJ
was the first guy to boldy predict 57 wins
and is the 1rst to shit on the team when their struggling.
Yes some genuine changes need to be made, and we all have something to say about it.
But Like I said to Trane, I don’t relish in another person’s misery and rooting for the Knicks to lose is like rooting for the team and the players to only know misery. There has to be some sunlight in the midst of all this grey.
Regardless of what happens this team needs to develop healthy habits, and work ethic, play aware of the situation, and conscious of passing the ball to open up easier shot opportunities.
I will never root for misery.
I cheer on hope and a fight or die approach.
http://www.nba.com/suns/news/playersreact_080208.html?rss=true
Thanks for the kind and consoling words Gents. Every day is so precious — an unpromised gift.
I decided to watch the game on ESPN Gamecast and Knick Defense again, braced and prepared for the worst. The “worst” didn’t happen — but the substitute result still felt as bad. How, how, how did the Knicks lose the only three point shooter (Michael Finley) that they had on the floor? I appreciated the Spurs players explanation that they took advantage of Balkman’s youth and inexperience, which was funny to hear since it echo Thomas’ latest statements which sounded a bit Monty-ish. Balkmen was cheating and trying to play the two, when he should have just played the three. I think I’ve been saying this, but Balkman is still relying on his speed, hustle and athleticism and not his brain. I hope this was a hard lesson learned for him. This is not the first time he has played the situation wrong. C’mon Balk, please don’t do that shyte again.
I do understand the perspective that one can root for the team by rooting for the lottery and the firing of Thomas’: I understand, but I must admit it is more difficult to read that perspective during game time than it is to listen to Breen or sit in a room full of Celtic fans and Paul Pierce. That is not a request that anyone (DVJ) change their perspective (I support diverse viewpoints amongst our legion), but I want my viewpoint to be known… I do know how to do a fundamental skip-pass from the chest.
Disappointing.
BTW, why did Wilson Chandler start and get only 9 minutes. Did that one TO and 2 rebounds make Zeke unhappy? What was that about?
Later.
Upon the request of Peaceman, here is a Dave Chappell Classic on Niggars. or put the following in your browser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iYpAY27XPc.
The team is never more important than the fans.
We know what’s going on because it’s clear as daylight.
You don’t believe me?
Well read this……LOL
Isiah Takes Shot At Knick Media Policy
February 9, 2008 – 5:36 am
New York Daily News –
Knick coach Isiah Thomas took a shot at the team’s suffocating media policy on Friday, the New York Daily News is reporting.
In response to comments Nets president Rod Thorn made concerning their level of interest in Shaquille O’Neal, Thomas said: “I don’t know if Rod would say that if he was with the Knicks. I don’t know if he would be that free to comment like that.” [READ]
Nuff said!!!!
Change in 08!!!!!!!!!
Barrack HUSSEIN Obama!
Still I prefer that dude to Hillary RODMAN Clinto.
Anyone ever heard the term MACHONA!
Describes her to a T!
Ok before I am out for the day and perhaps the remaider of the season…
Here is some news regarding your Eastern Conference Cellar Dwelling New York Knicks!
Mighty Mouse West- the Eastern Conference’s version resides in New York amongst other rodents who inhabit the subways and slumway of the NYC- takes a stand for Isiah Thomas in his season of despair.
Go NY Go NY GO!
Zach Randolph the Knicks own version of Mighty Joe Young, admits that the losing is starting to get to him.
Go NY Go NY GO!
It’s official, the medical procedure to remove Bone Spurs from Stephon Marbury’s ankle, never mind his skull, has resulted in complications which will keep the enigmatic Bi-Polar Knicks’ Point Gaurd out for the rest of the season.
Can the Knicks now officially petition for that injury exception and try to obtain a Point Gaurd to replace Marbury and Back up Rose who we will likely be taking in the draft!
Go NY Go NY GO!
Trade rumors are swirling involving the Knicks and Bulls!
Go NY Go NY NO!
Google Alert – new york knicks Sat 2/9/2008 6:02 AM
Spurs
overcome late deficit, top Knicks in OT
San Antonio 99 New York 93
JO Wants to Be a Knick
Imagine if we end up getting Big Ben and Ron Ron.
Then we’ll have a problem scoring LOL.
I’d rather have the defense instead of the offense.
Change in 08!!!!!!
So let me get this straight, the Knicks are winning by 3. All the Knicks need to do is guard the three or foul and they’ll get the ball back in position to win. So what do the Knicks do they give up the three letting the game go into over time. Also in the overtime, Thomas showed the inability to substitute. For a guy in the hall of fame, this guy knows nothing about coaching. He can’t manage the clock or substitute.
Also, the fourth quarter proved that David Lee, Balkman, Zach, Crawford should be 4 of the five starters. When they’re on the court together, good things happen.
How do retard African Peacewoman and KKKandiman feel about Isiah now and about this wasted season?
@Obama
At this point I don’t care who we get,JUST SOMEBODY.
I need a reason to take more of this pain this Knick team is dishing out.
Starting to believe it is Zeke that has to go for us to win.
I always gave him the benefit of the doubt,no more,no mas!
Ouch!
Drossman has infested Knicks Defense.
It seems he is trying to communicate a big I told you so!
I don’t know the history between the former KK guys and the Dorss effect but please don’t let this virus spread!
DLT
The losing bothers me as it bothers most fans.
But at this point the losing is the result of mistakes relating to a learning experience that the younger players should have been experiencing earlier in the season or last year, then I’ll be ok with it.
Why?
Well the young guys, and not the players with dibs on Thomas, should play.
Also while, peaceman is correct that no draftpick is gauranteed to turn the Knicks fortunes around, a high draft pick might help us secure a player who fit a particular need.
Hey Peace…today, I’m your worst nightmare!!!
I’ve been thinking this for a while now but didn’t want to upset you. But a writer for the GS Warriors wrote it…so I’m not such a bad guy. Zeke has
Warriors should trade for Artest
The Warriors are NBA rebels. Davis is the NBA’s least-heralded bona fide star. Jackson is the face of everything that’s wrong with the league despite being a rather nice guy and a great teammate — and a really good player, it turns out. Coach Don Nelson is regarded as a gimmicky mad scientist though he’s one of the game’s greatest minds. The most recent addition, forward Chris Webber, is hardly as revered as you’d expect from one of the most influential big men of the modern era, having changed the game with his combination of size, skill and athleticism.
So, since the Warriors are filling the Rodney Dangerfield role, why not go all out and trade for Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest?
BARF,
That trade would make me a GSW Fan! After the Knicks!
Kansas ST vs OKLA ST is on right now. Espn is Pimping Beasley! I’m telling you guys
this is a weak draft! Not One Franchise player that I’ve seen! Beasley may be Frye 2!!!!!!
Anybody watching the game tonight?