The team has talent, but we have always had talent. Lin really is the key. If he can stay healthy and click with Melo, this team would be no worse than third best in the east.
nixluva@ 2/17/2012 2:34 PM
I like it. This roster makes sense now. We have guys in proper positions. We've got size and depth. Good defensive level. GREAT offensive level. I think this team matches up well against just about any team in the league. They just need tome to gel and blend in Melo, JR and hopefully Baron.
airchibundo507@ 2/17/2012 2:44 PM
defense line-up:
Lin/Shumpert/Melo/Jeffries/Chandler
spacing line-up:
Lin/JR/Melo/Harrelson/Amare
small ball:
Lin/JR/Fields/Melo/Amare
closers:
Lin/JR/Melo/Amare/Chandler
Markji@ 2/17/2012 2:59 PM
We're gathering the pieces for a run at the Championship. It is very possible if we don't get any serious injuries.
One thing to say positive about Dolan - he doesn't hesitate to go all in.
Nalod@ 2/17/2012 3:04 PM
Thats his problem. He does not hesitate.
Nothing wrong with this move.
Markji@ 2/17/2012 4:55 PM
Nalod wrote:Thats his problem. He does not hesitate.
Nothing wrong with this move.
I agree. Was just looking at the positive at this particular point in time. I think it is a very good move. I blasted Dolan plenty when he meddled in on the trades when Donnie was GM.
newyorknewyork@ 2/17/2012 5:08 PM
I think JR Smith should eventually start.
Smith and Melo on the perimeter for open shots or creating space Amare and Chandler on the pick and roll & clean up Lin penetrating and dishing
Its close to unstoppable if it works out.
Just manage the mins so that either Melo or Amare are always on the court and the bench scoring isn't a concern.
yellowboy90@ 2/17/2012 5:18 PM
airchibundo507 wrote:defense line-up:
Lin/Shumpert/Melo/Jeffries/Chandler
spacing line-up:
Lin/JR/Melo/Harrelson/Amare
small ball:
Lin/JR/Fields/Melo/Amare
closers:
Lin/JR/Melo/Amare/Chandler
Small ball needs Novak over Fields at the three
misterearl@ 2/17/2012 5:19 PM
Break Up The Brainy Backcourt?
newyorknewyork wrote:I think JR Smith should eventually start.
Why?
Without his best buddy Landry, Lin is lost. What kind of pre game pantomime routine can Jeremy invent with JR?
Nah, it just does not work. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Long Live The BBC
KNICKSBIGCATS@ 2/17/2012 6:56 PM
We're on a roll...things are going well... then here comes Dolan to screw it up as usual.
Right now, our chemistry is off the charts. It's bad enough that we have to cross fingers on Melo adapting.... now we have to play with yet ANOTHER ME FIRST player in JR.
Bad move.
CrushAlot@ 2/17/2012 6:57 PM
Its official. nyknicks NBA New York Knicks OFFICIAL: The #Knicks have signed free agent guard J.R. Smith (@TheRealJRSmith)
Knixkik@ 2/17/2012 7:18 PM
misterearl wrote:Break Up The Brainy Backcourt?
newyorknewyork wrote:I think JR Smith should eventually start.
Why?
Without his best buddy Landry, Lin is lost. What kind of pre game pantomime routine can Jeremy invent with JR?
Nah, it just does not work. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Long Live The BBC
Fields has fit in great with Lin, but my biggest concern is the lack of a 3-point specialist in the starting lineup. That would be my only argument to add Smith into the lineup. But we will go for now and see what happens.
babyKnicks@ 2/17/2012 10:11 PM
They should sign Nate and have a reunion...
airchibundo507@ 2/17/2012 10:23 PM
Knixkik wrote:
misterearl wrote:Break Up The Brainy Backcourt?
newyorknewyork wrote:I think JR Smith should eventually start.
Why?
Without his best buddy Landry, Lin is lost. What kind of pre game pantomime routine can Jeremy invent with JR?
Nah, it just does not work. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Long Live The BBC
Fields has fit in great with Lin, but my biggest concern is the lack of a 3-point specialist in the starting lineup. That would be my only argument to add Smith into the lineup. But we will go for now and see what happens.
starting minutes don't matter. it's all about who finishes, and I'll be damned if Smith isn't our closer at SG. Shumpert might replace him for key defensive possessions, but there is absolutely no reason Fields needs to be on the floor the last 6 minutes of a close game (barring foul trouble, injuries, etc.)
CashMoney@ 2/17/2012 10:41 PM
airchibundo507 wrote:
Knixkik wrote:
misterearl wrote:Break Up The Brainy Backcourt?
newyorknewyork wrote:I think JR Smith should eventually start.
Why?
Without his best buddy Landry, Lin is lost. What kind of pre game pantomime routine can Jeremy invent with JR?
Nah, it just does not work. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Long Live The BBC
Fields has fit in great with Lin, but my biggest concern is the lack of a 3-point specialist in the starting lineup. That would be my only argument to add Smith into the lineup. But we will go for now and see what happens.
starting minutes don't matter. it's all about who finishes, and I'll be damned if Smith isn't our closer at SG. Shumpert might replace him for key defensive possessions, but there is absolutely no reason Fields needs to be on the floor the last 6 minutes of a close game (barring foul trouble, injuries, etc.)
Definately considering Landry is shooting like Shaq from the line.
93BUICK@ 2/17/2012 10:42 PM
Could have used JR tonight! I still feel like Landry is a great surprise, but I would rather rely on JR against a strong defense than Landry when it comes down to a big moment in a game.
CrushAlot@ 2/17/2012 10:46 PM
Markji wrote:We're gathering the pieces for a run at the Championship. It is very possible if we don't get any serious injuries.
One thing to say positive about Dolan - he doesn't hesitate to go all in.
I think this is a Grunwald move. I think Dolan trusts his basketball guys and lets them run things.
nyk4ever@ 2/17/2012 10:48 PM
CrushAlot wrote:
Markji wrote:We're gathering the pieces for a run at the Championship. It is very possible if we don't get any serious injuries.
One thing to say positive about Dolan - he doesn't hesitate to go all in.
I think this is a Grunwald move. I think Dolan trusts his basketball guys and lets them run things.
did he trust walsh when he didn't want to make the melo trade (as it ended up being constructed atleast)?
Panos@ 2/17/2012 11:05 PM
misterearl wrote:Break Up The Brainy Backcourt?
newyorknewyork wrote:I think JR Smith should eventually start.
Why?
Without his best buddy Landry, Lin is lost. What kind of pre game pantomime routine can Jeremy invent with JR?
Nah, it just does not work. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Long Live The BBC
Stop with the Fields man-love. He's a below avg SG.
gunsnewing@ 2/18/2012 12:00 AM
nyk4ever wrote:
CrushAlot wrote:
Markji wrote:We're gathering the pieces for a run at the Championship. It is very possible if we don't get any serious injuries.
One thing to say positive about Dolan - he doesn't hesitate to go all in.
I think this is a Grunwald move. I think Dolan trusts his basketball guys and lets them run things.
did he trust walsh when he didn't want to make the melo trade (as it ended up being constructed atleast)?
That was under different circumstances as Denver was playing hardball with Donnie and Dolan did not want to risk losing out on a star and increasing ticket prices. Smith is no star. It was an easy signing cos we could offer more than double what the Clippers had to offer and Smith gets to come home
