Knicks · hey mister.earl, hows Shump looking? (page 1)

Hows he looking mate?

Pretty damn bouncy to me... ahhh, to be 21 again.

On that note I say start him asap. This team needs some chemistry in the rotation, and the distribution of minutes is waaaay off. People killed MDA for riding Amare into the ground here, but Melo has logged at least 40 minutes in 10 of his last 13 games (41 minutes pg in 11 games so far in Jan). Ive killed the Melo minions because their boy hasnt played much more than a lick of defense since the Christmas lights when up mid December, but how is our almost in the MVP discussion best played supposed to be focus more on defense when playing so much? Or take it to the basket for that matter?

PG Felton
SG Shump
SF Melo
PF xxx
C Chandler

bench: Kidd, Amare, JR

those are our best 7 players right now. Notice I left the starting PF out and Im curios to think what folks think of this spot.

As far as who gets those PF minutes let Novak, Camby, Kurt, Sheed all duke it out and may the guy playing the best win.

There is no reason to be playing guys 40+, especially with diminished returns.

Q. Fish mike - How's Shump Looking?

A. I am glad you asked that question. I liked the high top fade for his rehab. Not sold on it for game action. Why? When I Man drives the lane he will get hit. Anyone who has ever rocked that much style up top will testify that it requires extra care to keep it looking fresh. As the 'do absorbs the extra pounds per square inch of length it may become lopsided and throw Shumps delicate balance off.

He may need to consider a more conventional cut.

Thats how it looks to me.

If Shumpert can bounce down the stretch without any knee issues, we should all give thanks to the bandy legged basketball god of good hoops.

All hands on deck.

Take a man serious with a cleopatra hair-do?

I just hope Woody continues to bring him along slowly. We need him fresh and comfortable (if that's possible) for the playoffs.
Keep feeding Priggy and JKidd and Felton to the Jeff Teagues of the world. Let Shump watch that for most of the remainder of the season.

A tethered Doberman can become a very angry Doberman.

jrodmc wrote:The silly hair aside, Shump does look slightly tentative on drives to the hole.

I just hope Woody continues to bring him along slowly. We need him fresh and comfortable (if that's possible) for the playoffs.
Keep feeding Priggy and JKidd and Felton to the Jeff Teagues of the world. Let Shump watch that for most of the remainder of the season.

A tethered Doberman can become a very angry Doberman.

yeah agree, outside of that one dunk attempt in first game, very tentative.

fish.mike - you must resist the temptation to question The Answer Man, even when the opportunity feels more open than a 24 hour WalMart. The Answer Man is your friend.

Just because I Man is running the court in full stride does not mean he is all the way back. Nor does itbsignify he is ready to play long minutes in every March game. I invite you to pay closer attention and see how long Shumpert can maintain his signature cobra-like defensive backpedal.

THAT, my good man, is where he earns his chedda.

Defense.

Vmart wrote:Shump is an athletic freak even at this level he looks good. The real Shump is probably going to come next year, Getting his mental edge and his athleticism to where it once was is going to take time.

fishmike wrote:

Vmart wrote:Shump is an athletic freak even at this level he looks good. The real Shump is probably going to come next year, Getting his mental edge and his athleticism to where it once was is going to take time.

probably on another roster

jrodmc wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Vmart wrote:Shump is an athletic freak even at this level he looks good. The real Shump is probably going to come next year, Getting his mental edge and his athleticism to where it once was is going to take time.

probably on another roster

Do both you and guns go to the same sunshine girls meetings?

jrodmc wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Vmart wrote:Shump is an athletic freak even at this level he looks good. The real Shump is probably going to come next year, Getting his mental edge and his athleticism to where it once was is going to take time.

probably on another roster

Do both you and guns go to the same sunshine girls meetings?

Do you have any interest in adding something worthwhile to this forum instead of attacking other members?

gunsnewing wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Vmart wrote:Shump is an athletic freak even at this level he looks good. The real Shump is probably going to come next year, Getting his mental edge and his athleticism to where it once was is going to take time.

probably on another roster

Do both you and guns go to the same sunshine girls meetings?

Do you have any interest in adding something worthwhile to this forum instead of attacking other members?

Kinda makes it funny if you look at it that way.

Meanwhile, back on the basketball court....

I Man Shumpert and JR The Magnificent Smith are finally getting acquainted. In a strange coincidence, so are Kobe and his running buddies. Professional basketball is rarely discussed as a not-so-distant cousin of the playground version. OTA's are prohibited, training camp lasts about 7 days before the pre season whisk around a few cities and the marathon season has more speed bumps than lower Manhattan.

We have a revolving door roster that includes nine new players, man who are still wondering where the help is coming from on defense, and a precious few who are just now learning that THEY are supposed to BE the help.

With that said, Shumpert and Smith are essential ingredients. As they go, so will go our beloved Knicks.

"Hey guys, I have an idea... let's do another trade."

fishmike wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Vmart wrote:Shump is an athletic freak even at this level he looks good. The real Shump is probably going to come next year, Getting his mental edge and his athleticism to where it once was is going to take time.

probably on another roster

Do both you and guns go to the same sunshine girls meetings?

are you a douchebag by nature or do you put effort into it? Either way good job

jrodmc wrote:

fishmike wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Vmart wrote:Shump is an athletic freak even at this level he looks good. The real Shump is probably going to come next year, Getting his mental edge and his athleticism to where it once was is going to take time.

probably on another roster

Do both you and guns go to the same sunshine girls meetings?

are you a douchebag by nature or do you put effort into it? Either way good job

I would say it apparently takes the same amount of effort to be a depressed ahole as to be a douchebag. Coincidence?

gunsnewing wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Vmart wrote:Shump is an athletic freak even at this level he looks good. The real Shump is probably going to come next year, Getting his mental edge and his athleticism to where it once was is going to take time.

probably on another roster

Do both you and guns go to the same sunshine girls meetings?

Do you have any interest in adding something worthwhile to this forum instead of attacking other members?

Let me know when you two are done with the definitive work on "worthwhile". So far I have:
"if we make the playoffs"
"Shump to be traded"
"first round exit fodder"

Very enlightening.

jrodmc wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Vmart wrote:Shump is an athletic freak even at this level he looks good. The real Shump is probably going to come next year, Getting his mental edge and his athleticism to where it once was is going to take time.

probably on another roster

Do both you and guns go to the same sunshine girls meetings?

Do you have any interest in adding something worthwhile to this forum instead of attacking other members?

Let me know when you two are done with the definitive work on "worthwhile". So far I have:
"if we make the playoffs"
"Shump to be traded"
"first round exit fodder"

Very enlightening.

But since some are slower than others allow me to help and clarify:
-I have no idea who doubted Knicks making the playoffs, I assume you fabricated that
-Shump to be traded? No... but attempts have been made to trade Shump. Thats a fact. This offseason Knicks offered package w/ Shump for Nash. So it would stand to reason that Knicks front office views Shump as a tradable asset. If the Knicks are to make a substantial move the only desirable piece NYK has to offer is Shump. Look at the history of this franchise and I wouldnt get too attached to him.
-first round exit fodder: Im surprised your talking about your hero Melo's career as such, even I dont resort to such low blows (tfk maybe). However I have said over and over again this team's worth will be proved then (in the playoffs) for better or for worse.

At least your not wishing bodily harm on people so posting has improved. I know we all here appreciate that. Thanks!