MDA knows this is the year he has to show everybody he can be a complete coach and shut the cries of no D. I believe he wanted Shumpert over whoever was available and trully values what he brings. To his credit., he started talking more about D last season. The Knicks had a great defensive showing against the Celtics. I really think MDA will allow a defensive specialist and will add defense to the qualities wanted in a player, as Iman here shows. I really think he wants to stay in NY and will do his best to stay here.
Knicksfan wrote:MDA knows this is the year he has to show everybody he can be a complete coach and shut the cries of no D. I believe he wanted Shumpert over whoever was available and trully values what he brings. To his credit., he started talking more about D last season. The Knicks had a great defensive showing against the Celtics. I really think MDA will allow a defensive specialist and will add defense to the qualities wanted in a player, as Iman here shows. I really think he wants to stay in NY and will do his best to stay here.
I disagree...I think MDA wants to prove that his systems works and he was right all the time...That came out in interviews towards the end of the year...
Could be, but back then when he was interviewed, Walsh was expected to stay and MDA wasn't in the hot seat he is now. He still hadn't mentioned allowing a defensive assistant. I do believe he wants to proof his system works, but that it can include defense and win championships.
Knicksfan wrote:MDA knows this is the year he has to show everybody he can be a complete coach and shut the cries of no D. I believe he wanted Shumpert over whoever was available and trully values what he brings. To his credit., he started talking more about D last season. The Knicks had a great defensive showing against the Celtics. I really think MDA will allow a defensive specialist and will add defense to the qualities wanted in a player, as Iman here shows. I really think he wants to stay in NY and will do his best to stay here.
Yet MDA was also gushing about Shumpert's shooting.
I think the Knicks draft team was surprised by his shooting ability, and that's what made him an easy pick. Its going to be MDA's job to put Shumpert in a position on offense where he can succeed and not press too much or try to take too much onto his shoulders.
Just wish we had a chance to seem Shumpert and Harrellson play in the SL.
We'll see if Shumpert shoots better in the nba than he did in college. It's usually the other way around.
Paladin55 wrote:Knicksfan wrote:MDA knows this is the year he has to show everybody he can be a complete coach and shut the cries of no D. I believe he wanted Shumpert over whoever was available and trully values what he brings. To his credit., he started talking more about D last season. The Knicks had a great defensive showing against the Celtics. I really think MDA will allow a defensive specialist and will add defense to the qualities wanted in a player, as Iman here shows. I really think he wants to stay in NY and will do his best to stay here.
Yet MDA was also gushing about Shumpert's shooting.
I think the Knicks draft team was surprised by his shooting ability, and that's what made him an easy pick. Its going to be MDA's job to put Shumpert in a position on offense where he can succeed and not press too much or try to take too much onto his shoulders.
Just wish we had a chance to seem Shumpert and Harrellson play in the SL.
Not having SL does really suck. It's the one thing that makes the summer bearable. Remember how good Landry looked? I just think people are gonna have to come around on this kid but I think he's the right guy given our total lack of perimeter D. We've all seen how one great defender can change the way a team plays on D. I can't wait to see this kid and I believe he's gonna work extremely hard to learn what he needs to in order to be successful. He's one player we know will give 110% on D along with TD, which should make a real exciting pair.
