Raymond Felton is averaging 14.0 points and 6.4 assists so far. He's led the Knicks to a 5-0 record. And he's not even in the discussion:
Ian Thomsen of SI.com writes:
Consider the deep list of upper-tier point guards that Holiday hopes to join someday (the ranking is mine and it's always changing):1. Rajon Rondo
2. Chris Paul
3. Tony Parker
4. Russell Westbrook
5. Deron Williams
6. Steve Nash
7. Jason Kidd
8. Andre Miller
Honorable mention: Derrick Rose (injured)
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/wr...
Even with a reduced role, Kidd is at #7. If Felton improves his numbers (and the Knicks keep winning), he should be in the top 10, at least.
felton has done a good job but there is still room for improvement
If felton improves his fg% by hitting midrange shots, efficient shots, for the 1st time in his career he will make that list. Until then he is a career 41% shooter for a reason. He also has to work on his pg vision, seeing the entire floor and making better passes. I think back to how much he was hated in Denver as a floor leader and the team and its fans couldn't wait to get rid of him.
Notice everyone on that list are efficient shooters. It makes a world of difference when you are a pg. You need to shoot the ball 23 times. 12 efficient shots does the trick. Do that and defenses won't play off you and it will open the floor for your scorers. You won't be duped into shooting 9 for 23 again
I've always loved Felton dating back to his first run here in N.Y. Amar'e Stoudemire simply feasted with Felton running our offense. With Felton pushing the rock, Stoudemire then went on to set a Knicks franchise record for consecutive games of 30+ points. Some fans forget, but Felton averaged 17.1 points and 9 assists per game with our Knicks back in only 2010-2011. He's also one of our only players in which looks to work Tyson Chandler into our offense ala working with Chandler off the pick and roll, coming off screen set by Tyson, looking to feed Chandler down low with lob's at the rim etc, etc. Once Stoudemire returns, Felton can really thrive with an athletic BIG such as Amar'e.
I don't want to hear anything about any former guards. EVER.
Felton won this game for us!
misterearl wrote:I don't want to hear anything about any former guards. EVER.
Cosigned in BLOOD!!!!!!
Phuck dem other ninjas!!!!!
misterearl wrote:I don't want to hear anything about any former guards. EVER.
Get out your BIG STICK Earl! You know they have short memories
Felton wasn't getting full respect the last time he was in NY and now it seems it's happening again. I don't care. As long as we keep winning he'll eventually get his due. I'm so happy for Felton and happy he's back where he belongs.
Felton was in beast mode tonight.
nixluva wrote:Felton wasn't getting full respect the last time he was in NY and now it seems it's happening again. I don't care. As long as we keep winning he'll eventually get his due. I'm so happy for Felton and happy he's back where he belongs.
I loved Felton's first stint I'm just shocked he's doing it again. Hated that he was in the trade but I thought he was another product of Dantoni. Always liked that he takes pride in being a Knick. He is def on a mission
nixluva wrote:Felton wasn't getting full respect the last time he was in NY and now it seems it's happening again. I don't care. As long as we keep winning he'll eventually get his due. I'm so happy for Felton and happy he's back where he belongs.
He was the one guy I really hated to lose in that trade. Sooooo glad to have him back. Love PG's that attack the rim....He is the quintessential NYPG.
I think there will be alot of love coming his way now
I just hope this is the felton were getting for the next 3 yrs, and not the next 3 months or weeks
Love is overflowing tonight. All Knicks gotta do is keep winning!
Felton has been playing solid so far. I'd like to see him play, oh, 5 fewer minutes--he's more efficient fresh, the Knicks have other solid guards, and sometimes mismatches in style reduce Felton's efficiency. (And I say that with Felton among my favorite Knick PGs, well, top 10 maybe.)
Love for Felton now.
He shouldn't be in the discussion. He played his first legitimately good game tonight and going 6-0 to start the season doesn't erase the rest of his 8 year career.
VCoug wrote:He shouldn't be in the discussion. He played his first legitimately good game tonight and going 6-0 to start the season doesn't erase the rest of his 8 year career.
