Nalod wrote:IrishKnickFan wrote:holfresh wrote:babyKnicks wrote:smackeddog wrote:tkf wrote:AnubisADL wrote:DirecTV League Pass serving me well.Watched the Nets. They don't look better than the Knicks.
actually they do, and blatche seems to be a pleasant surprise...
Just out of curiosity- why does hatred of the current Knicks seemingly have to go hand in hand with blind optimism for every other team? I'm not having a dig TKF, I know you have your issues with these Knicks, but I just find it bizzare that every pessimistic Knick fan seems to love and see only positive things for other teams.
So far (in 2 preseason games), Blatche looks good (only seen the boxscore), while their big bench signing Teletovic has looked like absolute trash. But it's only been 2 preseason games.
I don't honestly see how people can argue one team looks better than the other in only 2 preseason games, where the starters only play for 20mins or so...
Because this is a knick FAN forum, and to come here and say another team "looks better" after "only 2 preseason games, where the starters only play for 20mins or so" is like trolling trying to start something.
If someone thinks the nets look better after "only 2 preseason games, where the starters only play for 20mins or so" keep it to yourself or post good things on the other teams' forum.
I like coming here for "pure Knicks love" not pessimistic reality about the Knicks (I can go to espn for that).
Actually the Nets starters played longer because it was a close game through out...The wasn't a pre-season game for the Nets, it was the first at Barclays...
good point holfresh. This was more than a preseason game for them. This was opening night at the the home of the nets so of course they treated it like an important game. I still feel the nets are overrated. I mean yes they improved but they dont have the depth to go far. The knicks when healthy have much more depth and experience
BroPez is underrated in many parts. Not that IM nut hugging him but at the very least in Preseason his blocks and rebounds are up compared to his career. NOt to agree with shaq to say he is better than Howard but I have mentioned him cautiously as a top 10 center but he could be a top 5 stat wise.
I agree the Nets bench while inexperienced has some youth to it which gives them room to develope and potentially be promoted or traded down the road. Knicks are built for "NOW" and the "experience" should benefit them if they can be reasonably healthy.
Im on record early that Blatch could be a huge asset for them if his head is right. NO great instight here as he is talented but a bone head. This depth can really go along way this season. I would expect he will get better offers unless the Nets can pay him a fair wage. I doubt many teams will want to invest long term with him, he is sort of on probation as is JR Smith.
To be fair, I thought knicks starting five are equal to the Nets with the balance tipping on BroPez vs. Tyson who bring different things to the court. perhaps the true difference will be chemistry.
This is all subjective stuff and fun to talk about, but its about the games and thats what really counts!
Preseason is not the end all but for players looking to make a statement you can look a bit deeper. Melo need not make a statement but Felton does. Nets are really hyped now and big pressure to come out of the gate strong. The eyes of the world are on them. Im sure if the knicks start 0-2 we'll panic but really its just 2 games and Miami is the reigning champs!
Im glad game one is a KNick/N*t game and the NBA had the stones to do it. I suprised Dolan allowed it to happen. I don't know if the teams have a choice.
Um, Bropez has played one preseason game. I don't think its time to talk about his career numbers being up. I do agree that he is underrated and could have a big impact if healthy. Checking in on the Nets/Celts and Blatche looks pretty good.
