Tonight: The New Orleans Hornets visit the New York Knicks
March 3, 2008 – 6:33 pmOnly three games are on tap tonight in the NBA, and this is the only game to be played on the east coast.
Stephon Marbury has recently been informed he can attend Knicks home games after recently being banished from the team for the remainder of the season by Knicks management. The irony is multi-layered, because this kind of policy flip-flopping is reminiscent of when Isiah went against the unanimous player vote he called for to sit Marbury a game back in November for leaving the team in Phoenix.
Orlando Magic center and NBA MVP candidate Dwight Howard recently spoke up for bench ornament rookie-and-a-half Randolph Morris, who along with rookie Wilson Chandler have wasted their talent on the bench this season instead of playing in the NBA D league where they could have garnered valuable experience and stayed in top form. This Knicks team is in last place in blocked shots and I have little doubt that the two best shot blockers on the team are in fact these very same benched players. Yet if these two never-used Knicks suddenly start getting PT now with less than 20 games remaining in the season, they’d risk serious injury, as was the case with Mardy Collins last season when he started getting 40 mpg from out of nowhere and resultantly blew out his knee, having secret surgery to repair it over the summer.
Reminds me of A Bronx Tale. The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.
110 Responses to “Tonight: The New Orleans Hornets visit the New York Knicks”
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Lets Go Knicks!
By Orange and Blue on Mar 3, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Also does anyone think that Monty is holding his rookie cards (Morris, and Chandler) close to the vest in order to keep their value unwraps should he be fired and have to work for another team as a talent scout?
Just Blogging
But again the Morris and Chandler cards have been held so close to Monty’s vest.
By Orange and Blue on Mar 3, 2008 at 6:43 pm
KnicksD
Do you ever get the impression that passive aggresive behavior has permeated this franchise during the Thomas regime?
It’s not just Thomas take a look around.
E–y Curry responds to a diminishing offensive role by not finding a way to contribute on either the defensive end or on the boards!
Marbury responds to a benching that follows on the heals of a challenge from the head coach and organization that he pick his game up by going AWOL w/o permission, and leaving the locker room in a state of chaos by tugging on Monty’s secrets in order to keep his place as a starter on the team.
I by no means am defending Sterns underhanded move of running with Thomas Idea of using the CBA for player development by creating the NBADL and shafting Thomas with a low ball offer for the CBA…
But Isn’t it at all possible that Thomas is responding passive agressively to that transgression- albeait to spite the Knicks face- by not allowing either Chandler, Morris, or Collins to develop in Sterns Dleague?
Heck even the percieved power struggle between Monty and Brown indicated passive agressive tendencies in the many times Brown shuffled the player and roster deck in a way that would have had many believe he was intentionally attempting to tank the Knicks season during his sole head coaching stint in the Garden.
Heck even Stern acts passive aggresively towards the Knicks by directing his ROGUE SCRIPT WRITERS to never give teh Knicks the benefit of the doubts during calls that were either heavily suspect against the Knicks or could have easily gone against the Knicks?
Passive aggressive behavior is a bench mark of the power struggles, and personality wars that mars this franchise.
It’s truly sad to see will it ever change? Will it require Thomas to go?
Who Knows!
By Orange and Blue on Mar 3, 2008 at 6:55 pm
New Orleans Hornets (39-19) at New York Knicks (18-41), 7:30 p.m.
By Syd on Mar 3, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Every win we sneak until March 12 is gravey! That date and what kind of run we have that date
will determine the season. I believe we will end up in a dealock tie with Jersey…and we win that
because we owned them 3-0 so far….oh the irony…the NBA where impossible happens!
Lets go knicks!!!!!!
By Peaceman on Mar 3, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Close to game time.
Will it be cheers or tears for the fans of the New York Knicks?
By Orange and Blue on Mar 3, 2008 at 7:34 pm
So far good game!
By Peaceman on Mar 3, 2008 at 7:52 pm
22-21 New Orleans.
By Jay Bee on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Holy shi+!! Wilson Chandler in the first quarter.
By Jay Bee on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Knicks take the brief lead before NOH tie the game at 24.
By Jay Bee on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:02 pm
chandler getting PT in the first quarter? Get out of here! this is beyond unusual or coincidental. this is the first time chandler’s played in the first quarter since the knicks played new jersey at the beginning of the season.
By knicksdefense on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Jamal, Fred, Wilson, Lee and Eddy
By Jay Bee on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Good defensive rotation.
Good play by Curry!!
By HarleminMD on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Chandler should be the first SF off the bench for the rest of the year, not Jeffries.
By HarleminMD on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Eddy is active tonight.
By Jay Bee on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Knicks 31-27…….Lets Go Knicks!
By Peaceman on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:05 pm
(”beyond coincidental” was in reference to Dwight Howard recently calling out Raldolph Morris’ season-long benching)
chandler with the one jumper he just made, is already an upgrade over Q. Q is only good when he has 4 days of rest for his problematic back.
By knicksdefense on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:07 pm
I meant to say, good substitution rotation. Jones, Chandler and Lee. Balanced lineup. No 3 guard sets or 4 forward sets.
I wish our guards could recognize when someone has a flow going. Curry hasn’t missed a shot, yet he only has 5 attempts. Needs to get more touches.
By HarleminMD on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:07 pm
I believe every defender bloggin tonight has that
underdog Hope…..Guess what guys! You won’t be dissapointed!
We can do this!
By Peaceman on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:07 pm
so much for good substitutions. Now we have a D-League lineup.
By HarleminMD on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Eddy 11 points on 5-6 in the first quarter, Knicks lead 31-27. End of first.
By Jay Bee on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Either Curry or Craw has to return. No scorers.
By HarleminMD on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Mardy ain’t got the Pro game!
D-lEAGUER!!!
By Peaceman on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Mardy 1 minute 2 turnovers. Game tied at 31.
By Jay Bee on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Now he makes me look bad!
By Peaceman on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Curry returns.
By HarleminMD on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Finally, THE PICK AND ROLL THE WAY IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE RUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By HarleminMD on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:20 pm
38-37 Hoenets
By Jay Bee on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Guys we got a game tonight! Craw is getting some rest!
Second half DESTROYER resting!!!!!!
By Peaceman on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Perfect pass by Chris Paul to David West…
By HarleminMD on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:26 pm
N8 6-7 12 points, Craw 2-5 6 points.
By Jay Bee on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:26 pm
close game so far. team looks a little better without zach.
paul just dunked it on a fast break. lee just shot a very ugly brick.
By knicksdefense on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:29 pm
N8 burns em again for 3eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
By Jay Bee on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:30 pm
i guess the game plan tonight is to let nate do his thing.
so far it is keeping us in the game, but i’d like to see ey curry get involved since randolph is not here.
By knicksdefense on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Real foot injury? or is it a Zachspurry??
By Jay Bee on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Nate may have 40+ tonight!
It’s good if we win!!!!
By Peaceman on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:32 pm
Balkman in the doghouse again?? WTF?!!??
By Jay Bee on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:33 pm
sweet ending to the first half.
i’m happy to see jeffries get an easy basket for once.
By knicksdefense on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Lunchtime @ 49-49.
By Jay Bee on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:35 pm
African’s point is noted but excessive! The knicks don’t look like they miss Zach!
It all depends on the match ups!
By Peaceman on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:37 pm
N8 7-9 for 19 points. Craw needs to become the facilitator tonight until you notice that they’ve adjusted and are doubling N8. We don’t need Craw shooting us out of this.
By Jay Bee on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:38 pm
We need good decision making down the stretch.
By Jay Bee on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:39 pm
The Celtic’s add Sam I am and PJ Brown!
The celtic just purchased 2 million $$$$
worth of Geritol for a 20% discount!
They will need every dose!
By Peaceman on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:40 pm
curry has 12 and 4. wow.
By knicksdefense on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Good half of play.
Knicks and Hornets tied, and we have a rookie sighting with Chandler seeing some minutes.
Curry was playing pretty well and Nate stepping up to the challenge of Chris Paul.
Let’s see what the 2nd half brings.
Like to see Morris get some minutes.
Whether we will is the real question?
By Orange and Blue on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:44 pm
I will state that if we add Artest and TWEAK this roster….
next year we will be ELITE! PURE PG ADDED AND A SHOT BLOCKER
DEFENSIVE CENTER….watch out NBA!!!!! I LOVE THIS CORE OF LEE,CRAW,
NATE, BALKMAN…..EVEN CURRY…IF HE SHOWS UP NEXT YEAR @ 245 lbs!!!!
By Peaceman on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:45 pm
I’m surprised no other team took him off waivers?
How does that work?
One would figure that there are teams that could use a back up point gaurd but no takers for Sam I Am the extra terrestrial!
By Orange and Blue on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:46 pm
THE SEATTLE CONNECTION IS GONNA MAKE THINGS UGLY FOR NO!!!!!!!
By Peaceman on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:47 pm
LETS GO KNICKS!!!!!! CLOSE THIS SHYT OUT WITH A RUN!!!!
By Peaceman on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Peaceman
I was thinking the same.
PG via the draft.
Artest comes home.
We go after a shot blocker– Diop perhaps via MLE or if we can get a 2nd round pick cuase we don’t currently have one.
I also like the mention of the 6′11 center from Rutgers. How about him and Diop of the MLE the African Erasers to give us some interior toughness.
Good call peace.
By Orange and Blue on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Curry needs to go to big man camp get into an excercise routine, and personal cook/nutritionist.
I still see enough potential in this team but it needs to mature.
Recall that during the pregame Clyde was talking about Byron Scott’s 3 previous years in NO.
He had a 20 win season and two 30 wins seasons, the last one was a 1 game improvement over the prior 30 win season.
PATIENCE is the word of the day.
Do the fair wheater and Posh Knick Fans have patience?
Well fuck them.
I have the patience and hope that that patience will be handsomely rewarded.
By Orange and Blue on Mar 3, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Alright…Zeke made his point …lets get the Vets in and WIN!!!!!
By Peaceman on Mar 3, 2008 at 9:34 pm
I can’t believe this–Randolph Morris is in the game!
wow.
from Dwight Howard’s lips to Isiah Thomas’ ears.
Except the defenders have been advocating to FREE WILSON CHANDLER for the duration of the season.
let’s see how tonight’s game goes down, right now, it’s 85-84.
they’re saying chandler’s 18 min is a season high. no sir, that’s a career high, he’s a rook!
By knicksdefense on Mar 3, 2008 at 9:36 pm
morris looking solid with a spin move on the post but it didn’t fall.
By knicksdefense on Mar 3, 2008 at 9:37 pm
jamal taking it upon himself again, forgetting the team game concept.
By knicksdefense on Mar 3, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Both the pups need that burn to get their confidence up.
Good to see that tonight. Monty has taken those rookie cards off from underneath his vest.
But will they get him a win in this rounder of 5 card draw?
By Orange and Blue on Mar 3, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Get Nate And Craw …Curry…..Q…..and Jeffries/Lee ( lee’s shot has sucked tonight)
in and and lets get this W
By Peaceman on Mar 3, 2008 at 9:39 pm
horrible shot by j chuck.
By knicksdefense on Mar 3, 2008 at 9:44 pm
chandler in for nate.
crowd boo’s isiah’s substitution pattern.
By knicksdefense on Mar 3, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Nice competitive game but the Knicks can’t seal the deal tonight.
How many times have we said that?
It’s part of learning how to win.
But the team reverts to the Crawford chuck fest in the stretch run way to often, and opponents know what to expect and how to defend.
Predictability is dead en road in our case!
By Orange and Blue on Mar 3, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Another reason why Isiah should be canned!!!!!!!
By DaVonn Obama Jefferson on Mar 3, 2008 at 9:50 pm
stupid substitution pattern indeed.
stupid.
take nate out, then jared jeffries is guarding chris paul on the very next play, he throws an alley oop to tyson chandler who throws it down the same way josh smith from atlanta did last week at almost the same amount of time left in the basketball game.
the very next play defensively, david lee ends up switching to guard cp3, who had just blown by jamal crawford like a hot knife through butter, to the rack, picking up the three point play.
the crowd was right to boo as loud as they did with those bad sustitutions.
and of course that reminds us of the late alley-oop bibby threw up on J chuck during the atlanta game.
this is like watching jake lamotta throw the fight in Raging Bull. crowd knew what was up with that shady substitution at the turning point of the game. they booed as loud as they could the moment it happened.
listen to clyde, he’s basically saying the exact same stuff.
this one looks deliberate. call me a conspiracy theorist, but it looks like a deliberate loss.
tough loss defenders, another victory that slipped through new york’s fingers.
we need this kid derrick rose from memphis to lock down the chris paul’s and mike bibby’s of the nba. tired of these alley-oops at the last minute to break our backs.
renaldo? zero minutes tonight.
By knicksdefense on Mar 3, 2008 at 10:00 pm
chris paul is as much of a bad ass as they say he is.
By knicksdefense on Mar 3, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Zeke should be fired after this season for the following reasons:
Wilson Chandler can play in this league, as I’ve stated before. Why he’s been glued to the bench is a mystery to me. He could’ve helped this team.
Why not give Randolph Morris a shot? He’s a player that could’ve helped as well. A young big with a solid post game, why not give him some time to develop? If you don’t think the kid has game, ask the young buck All-Star center from the Magic…his name escapes me……lol
Zeke’s coaching abilities (or lack thereof) continue to be exploited on a nightly basis to the point it isn’t even funny. His late game decisions border on the ridiculous. Why he removed N8 and inserted Chandler was baffling at the least, to have him greeted to a chorus of boos as a result. How’s that for a boost to the kids’ confidence?
Play the young bucks…at this point we have nothing to lose and all to gain. I’d much rather watch our future in a competitive setting than these underachieving vets at this point.
By Bronxboy in Md on Mar 3, 2008 at 10:16 pm
BronxboyinMD
Agree with all counts of your last post # 64.
Time to see what the kids have to offer.
Peace is right though, a solid point gaurd in the draft and a center to do some of the hustle work would be greatly appreciated. And of course Artest coming home wouldn’t hurt at all.
Good night.
I still think the season is worth watching.
Mardy did some nice things out there he needs to get his confidence and game time flow back.
Aight night defenders.
By Orange and Blue on Mar 3, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Bronxboy,
Chandler Has D-League Tattoed on his forehead! What games did I miss that you saw
this baller???? He has Zero handles…Where the hell is is Blocks?
He’s a bad pick by an ego maniac who fucked up this time! Chandler is a Black
Vanhorn!!!!! at best!
By Peaceman on Mar 3, 2008 at 11:06 pm
for those who don’t have MSG:
after the game, during the highlights on MSGNY, they cut to a shot of marbury’s locker, which was cleaned out and completely empty. the knicks were “expecting” him to be here for the Hornets game, but he was a no-show.
also, they interviewed CP3 before the game, and CP3 said the players he looked up to when he was younger were Jason Kidd and Steve Nash, but more than anyone he admired Isiah Thomas’ game and guts, saying he tries to emulate Isiah on the court.
It was said more than once tonight that CP3 is a NBA MVP candidate this year, although it looks like that honor may finally go to Kobe Bryant who is having a great year leading the lakers back to the top.
By knicksdefense on Mar 3, 2008 at 11:12 pm
@ Peace,
“What games did I miss that you saw
this baller???? He has Zero handles…Where the hell is is Blocks?”
WTF are you talking about???? Put down that bottle, bruh.
He does all the things you mentioned.
I don’t know what you see when you look at Chandler, but I think the kid has a future in this league. Granted, I would’ve selected someone else with the pick, but it’s no indictment on the kid.
And by the way, VanHorn was a very serviceable player in this league for some years. It’s certainly not his fault he was anointed “savior” status coming out of college. Surely you could’ve come up with a better example than him.
By Bronxboy in Md on Mar 3, 2008 at 11:12 pm
bx 100% agree about chandler and van horn. the only time we got to see an exended look at chandler was in the summer league, and he looked good back then. now we’re seeing what is left of chandler after a season riding the pine for no good reason. yet he still did some good stuff tonight despite the cobwebs not being cleared.
van horn did play well with steph when he was here, certainly tim thomas didn’t play any better at all, and that’s who we got back for him. I was hesitant to see van horn go, yet happy to tim thomas go in the curry trade–I don’t miss him one bit.
thanks to dwight howard calling out isiah, Randolph Morris finally saw daylight tonight. In 9 minutes, he got one rebound and one foul. better than another DNP if you ask me.
chandler is going to get a bad rap for taking/missing that shot at the end of the game, but it shows he’s got the guts to take it, and with more pt, he’ll make it more often than Q would.
By knicksdefense on Mar 4, 2008 at 12:57 am
Sam I Am signed with the Celtics tonight.
Going to be a battle between the C’s, Pistons and Magic to see who comes out of the East. I don’t think anyone else in the east has a shot at it.
By knicksdefense on Mar 4, 2008 at 1:03 am
an anti knicks fan goes to a game. this is what he had to say about it.
By knicksdefense on Mar 4, 2008 at 1:51 am
ESPN’s Chris Sheridan writes an article about why he suspects the Isiah Thomas regime is at an end.
By Orange and Blue on Mar 4, 2008 at 7:05 am
well the kids are getting burn now. Can you say ping-pong anyone ? I guess Zeke has given up on the season so its time to develop the kids like he should have been all along. Why would he not let Balkman out to play ?
By JohnQ on Mar 4, 2008 at 8:39 am
orange and blue: that picture is classic.
By knicksdefense on Mar 4, 2008 at 8:42 am
what happened to my comment ? no love for Johnny Q tday ?
By JohnQ on Mar 4, 2008 at 9:06 am
ping pong anyone ?
By JohnQ on Mar 4, 2008 at 9:21 am
I hate that this season has become a wash. I loved our combined hope in the preseason. I am trully disappointed by the debacles the team has endured (self inflicted ? ) and can’t wait for draft and to see what we will get for Malik and Marbury’s expiring deals.
By JohnQ on Mar 4, 2008 at 9:25 am
So if all the cards fall nicely ( IT unemployed, draft Rose, sign Artest ) this off season, who would you guys target to take over the C spot (assuming you guys aren’t blinded by Eddie’s rare good game last night)
next years starting 5…….
Rose
Crawford
Artest
Zach
???????????
By JohnQ on Mar 4, 2008 at 9:31 am
John Q..
Don’t be surprised if Zach is the odd man out of the equation, not that he should be, but very well might be.
I agree with African to a fault about Zach, but I have the bigger issue with Curry not manning up and being so damn passive in his effort because the “chemistry” isn’t right.
One of the two has got to go.
By Bronxboy in Md on Mar 4, 2008 at 9:36 am
BX,
I wouldn’t be surprised if Zach gets traded. I’d love to see Lee get promoted to starter but he would need a monster C to play next to to cover for his man to man D deficiencies. Curry obviously doesn’t cut it so that plan aint gonna work. I’ll take the 20-10 guy over the 15-3 guy every time. I hope they see what I see.
By JohnQ on Mar 4, 2008 at 9:49 am
knicksdefense don’t forget about Cleveland.
As a matter of fact….I would put Cleveland ahead of Orlando.
Lebron James took a worse team last year to the Finals.
I’m sure he can do it again.
Kobe for MVP!!!
Obama Tonight!!!!
Beasley to the Knicks!!!!
Kiki to the Knicks!!!!
Isiah leaving the Knicks!!!
Change in 08!!!!
By DaVonn Obama Jefferson on Mar 4, 2008 at 10:17 am
John Q,
Not sure if I’m comfortable with Lee in the starting lineup long-term. He’s one of those “diminishing returns” kinda guys. I love his energy off the bench, and when you couple that with his noted defensive deficiencies and suspect shot, I think he’s best suited as the first one off the bench, and starter if need be.
By Bronxboy in Md on Mar 4, 2008 at 10:21 am
I actually agree that he is most suited off the bench but I feel that if we don’t start the kid soon, he’ll be starting for someone else. What is his motivation to stay here ?
By JohnQ on Mar 4, 2008 at 10:28 am
Good point, John Q.
That is one of the many issues that will need to be addressed this off-season.
I would say barring his departure for the acquisition of a superstar, do what needs to be done to retain his services. He’s a keeper, for sure.
By Bronxboy in Md on Mar 4, 2008 at 10:51 am
How many years is Lee locked up for anyway ? How long was the extension ?
By JohnQ on Mar 4, 2008 at 11:21 am
To start, Lee will need to expand his game. He rebounds, and that’s pretty much it–you’re right on, Bronxboy. His defense is bad and he can’t shoot. To earn a starting slot, he’d need to add one of those two things to his skill set.
By Agramante on Mar 4, 2008 at 12:18 pm
And Yeah, DaVonn, at this point Cleveland is much more dangerous than Orlando.
By Agramante on Mar 4, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Someone please tell me why Balk didn’t get any court time last night ?
By JohnQ on Mar 4, 2008 at 1:24 pm
my bad. definitely didn’t want to exclude the cavs, who are revamped with more talent than they took to the finals last year.
that makes four teams. so i guess the playoffs are going to be competitive throughout. too bad knicks seem to be too far to catch up and join the playoff party.
i’m really hoping for derrick rose at this point.
By knicksdefense on Mar 4, 2008 at 2:46 pm
KD,
I agree 100%. I’d love to look at the Knicks through Rose colored glasses.
By JohnQ on Mar 4, 2008 at 4:07 pm
ATL,NETS,Charlotte,Bulls will all lose tonight!
March 12th……March 12th……March Maddness!
By Peaceman on Mar 4, 2008 at 4:56 pm
The great pumpkin does exit ir really does!
By Orange and Blue on Mar 4, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Hey KnicksD
Would you do a poll on one which need is the most pressing for the Knicks at this juncture, and two which player in the draft would we prefer to get in a Knick uniform?
I’m for Rose, and think that PG is the most pressing need.
We can try to get Diop to play center, and may try to nab a 2nd rounder to get the 6,11″ shot blocker from Rutgers.
By Orange and Blue on Mar 4, 2008 at 6:42 pm
i didn’t read this but thought maybe someone might find it interesting:
http://knicks.realgm.com/articles/20/20080229/if_i_were_gm_of_the_knicks_this_summer…/
By knicksdefense on Mar 4, 2008 at 7:03 pm
O&B,
Do we have a second round pick? I could’ve sworn that Peaceman said we gave it up as part of some trade, I believe for Zach.
With this draft being so deep, we could fill a definite need with a second round pick.
By Bronxboy in Md on Mar 4, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Yeah Bronxboy I think we don’t have a 2nd rounder.
That’s why if we make any trades, the Knicks ought to try to get a 2nd rounder b/c we don’t have one this year.
I was watching ESPN and Mashburn- now an anouncer- commented that the loss of Diop really has hurt the Mavericks interior defense. I think Diop averaged about 1 block per game and his contract expires at the end of this season. Will the Nets pay him? I think he can give the Knicks alot of what curry lacks, and would be a good compliment to either Curry or Zach.
I like that shot blocking African dude from Rutgers, that peaceman mentioned.
Hope whomever is the GM makes the right decisions. If there is a new GM I hope he doesn’t blow up the team just to put his “STAMP” on the team for the sake of stamping it.
By Orange and Blue on Mar 4, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Rumors …Rumors ..Rumors…or Reality?
It seems that KOBE is a Marbury Fan!
So the skinny that none of the NY MSM have is that there is a Buzz
that Marbury and Curry and Balkman will be headed to LA..next year if the Lakers fail
to get a chip!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bynum will be resigned for Madd money,only to be packaged
with ARIZA, a future 1rst & 2nd roundf Draft choice to the Knicks plus cash for CURRY and STEPH and Balkman!
Making it work under the CBA!!!!
This move means the Knicks only need a PURE PG!
I assure you this senario came from a Knicks insiders!
I also assure you that if things play out that way, That is what will go down!
the Knicks may have 2 # 1’s this year!!!!!!! Just Bloggin because the Knicks will be 8th
seed this year! Once again this came from OUR PERSONAL….INSIDER!!!!!!!!!
BERMAN and ISOLA …..Kiss my ass! This is closwer that you get!
By Peaceman on Mar 4, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Bronxboy,
Portland owns our 2nd round pick for the Nichols deal last year!!!!!
By Peaceman on Mar 4, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Hey Peaceman
Do you know who Berman and Isola’s inside sources are?
Well it’s their imaginery friends who speak in a voice that they only can Isola and Berman can hear!
By Orange and Blue on Mar 4, 2008 at 9:59 pm
@ Peace,
If that trade is contingent on the Fakers winnin’ the chip, the aforementioned players are as good as swapped, because the Fakers ain’t winnin’ it this year.
They’ll be “contendin’”, but in all actuality “pretendin’” to win.
By Bronxboy in Md on Mar 4, 2008 at 10:42 pm
Yo BronxboyinMD
Which team do you believe will derial Kobe’s and the Laker’s championship gravy train?
The Celtics?
Spurs?
New Orleans?
Utah?
By Orange and Blue on Mar 4, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Hey check out ESPN’s mock lottery game.
Derrick Rose’s stat sheet and why we’ll pick him.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/lottery2008/mockdraft
By Orange and Blue on Mar 5, 2008 at 7:22 am
O&B..
With the weat being so tough, it’s a distinct possibility they’ll go our IN THE FIRST ROUND!!
Picture them matched up against Golden State?
The “Fakers” could be this year’s version of the Mavs.
By Bronxboy in Md on Mar 5, 2008 at 8:51 am
Peace,
Imagine we could get D Rose in the draft and Artest over the summer for M Rose and the Lakers pick? Maybe even sign Diop and release Snaxx ?
starting 5………
Rose
Crawford
Artest
Zach
Bynum
bench…….
Nate/Collins
Q/Chandler
Ariza
Lee/Jeffries
Diop/Morris
I’d roll w/ that !
By JohnQ on Mar 5, 2008 at 9:45 am
Where are all the defenders of Thomas now?
By ed drossman on Mar 5, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Folks like KKKandi and African were critical of Darren and I when we critized Thomas. They called us racists. Now where’d they go? How come their still not defending Thomas? Is it because Thomas is a bad coach and GM? I guess I was correct to be critical of Thomas. I was critical of Larry Brown for having too many different starting line ups, but now Thomas is doing the same. And what happened to Balkman? He was a very good player, but doesn’t play any more and why can’t Lee start over Rose?
By ed drossman on Mar 5, 2008 at 1:11 pm
Come on African, States etc, admit that Thomas is a terrible coach, as I said months ago.
By ed drossman on Mar 5, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Ed,
Why is it that you only show up when things are at their worst ?
By JohnQ on Mar 5, 2008 at 1:23 pm
With Thomas as coach and GM, its the worst all the time. But how about them Giants!
I said it then and I’ll say it now, the Knicks need a new coach and GM. Mark Jackson as coach with Kareem as Assistant. Jerry West as GM
By ed drossman on Mar 5, 2008 at 1:29 pm
By the way John Q, I never left. I have been on Knicksnation all among.
By ed drossman on Mar 5, 2008 at 1:54 pm