Factorial
loweyecue wrote:
Whatever Clark. My standards are simple and definitely not that high - for a coach to win my praise he has to show that he can win deep into the playoffs against quality opposition. Woodson has done NOTHING such. I don't really jump up and down over regular season "accomplishments" and I dont do cartwheels over 50 win seasons. You may have a problem with that - but ask me if I care.
Whatever Clark is an awesome response.
In the same manner that Rasheed Wallace scribbles a big blue 50 on the locker room dry erase board, his enthusiasm, and player comments to the same effect, are a clear indication that the number has significance. Having bitter beer face because the head coach does not conform to your image of a fearless leader is too transparent for words.
The regular season does not matter to you loweyecue, we get it. Let's discard the pleasantries. The intent is NOT to persuade you to think any differently. The intent is to simply back opinion with facts so any hypocrisy is placed where it belongs - squarely on front street.
After his abbreviated 18-6 run, Mike Woodson's Knicks were punished by the eventual World Champions last season. We managed one win. Just one. We did not go deep against "quality opposition." That does not make last season a failure. It was something to build on. This years playoffs are a month away. So, please throw all the dirt you want on the regular season. Here are 30 years of regular season winning percentages (bootleg alert) to go along with it:
Hubie Brown .401
Bob Hill .303
Rick Pitino .549
Stu Jackson .536
John MacLeod .478
Pat Riley .680 NBA Coach of the Year
Don Nelson .576 One of the top 10 coaches in NBA history
Jeff Van Gundy .590
Don Chaney .391
Lenny Wilkens .494 One of the top 10 coaches in NBA history
Herb Williams* .372
Larry Brown .280
Isiah Thomas .341
Mike D'Antoni .420
Mike Woodson .670
Speaking of the past bonn1997, (which The Answer Man cherishes), our beloved Red Holzman's regular season win percentage was .535.
You gotta start somewhere, right?
Speaking of the past bonn1997, (which The Answer Man cherishes), our beloved Red Holzman's regular season win percentage was .535.
Are you saying you cherish the past or cherish me?
The Answer Man Drinks Too Much
Bonn1997 wrote:
Q. Are you saying you cherish the past or cherish me?
A. Both. I love you man. (drops to the floor and passes out)
LOL! Thanks. The feelings are mutual.
misterearl wrote:Factorialloweyecue wrote:
Whatever Clark. My standards are simple and definitely not that high - for a coach to win my praise he has to show that he can win deep into the playoffs against quality opposition. Woodson has done NOTHING such. I don't really jump up and down over regular season "accomplishments" and I dont do cartwheels over 50 win seasons. You may have a problem with that - but ask me if I care.
Whatever Clark is an awesome response.
In the same manner that Rasheed Wallace scribbles a big blue 50 on the locker room dry erase board, his enthusiasm, and player comments to the same effect, are a clear indication that the number has significance. Having bitter beer face because the head coach does not conform to your image of a fearless leader is too transparent for words.
The regular season does not matter to you loweyecue, we get it. Let's discard the pleasantries. The intent is NOT to persuade you to think any differently. The intent is to simply back opinion with facts so any hypocrisy is placed where it belongs - squarely on front street.
After his abbreviated 18-6 run, Mike Woodson's Knicks were punished by the eventual World Champions last season. We managed one win. Just one. We did not go deep against "quality opposition." That does not make last season a failure. It was something to build on. This years playoffs are a month away. So, please throw all the dirt you want on the regular season. Here are 30 years of regular season winning percentages (bootleg alert) to go along with it:
Hubie Brown .401
Bob Hill .303
Rick Pitino .549
Stu Jackson .536
John MacLeod .478
Pat Riley .680 NBA Coach of the Year
Don Nelson .576 One of the top 10 coaches in NBA history
Jeff Van Gundy .590
Don Chaney .391
Lenny Wilkens .494 One of the top 10 coaches in NBA history
Herb Williams* .372
Larry Brown .280
Isiah Thomas .341
Mike D'Antoni .420
Mike Woodson .670
Speaking of the past bonn1997, (which The Answer Man cherishes), our beloved Red Holzman's regular season win percentage was .535.
You gotta start somewhere, right?
Whats Woodsons career %? Then compare those to Holzman.
Holzman did not always have great teams BTW.
Woodson does not have 150 games under his belt. Im not taking anything away from him, he is doing a very good job.
misterearl wrote:Vote For Your Top Moment of the Season (certain there are many oversights)1. Clyde's Chick fil A blazer
2. Pablo Prigioni finding his groove as a starter, which is what he has always been
3. Earl Smith replacing JR Smith over the last 20 games
4. The unlikely renaissance of Kenyon Martin
5. Mike Woodson's practice t shirt
6. Kurt Thomas playing on a stress fracture in Utah
7. JR Smiths game winner and salsa in Charlotte
8. Amar'e Stoudemire saying he would accept coming off the bench if that's what was needed
9. Chris Copeland making the roster
10. "Sheeeeed!"
6 for sure. Think that meant a ton to the guys in locker room.
Close second is from the other night when Clyde said in response to Breen speaking about getting over the hump, "when you get older there just aren't enough humps"
There have been some fun moments for sure. We're actually going on winning streaks this year. I don't believe in ECF or bust because you never know who we will face, and how other teams will play. I just want the Knicks to play hard and play smart, and let the chips fall where they may.
It's been a really fun season overall. Peaks and valleys, but the 18-5 stretch and 8 game winning streak towards the end solidify the good feelings. There was some bad moments(embarassing games to Lin and the Rockets), injuries(Every Knick except JR) and missteps here and there(Brutal West Coast Trip), but to bounce back and peak at the right time is a good sign. A likely first Division title and 50 win season within reach.
Kudos Grunwald and Woodson for having a plan and executing it.
I don't know how far we'll make it in the postseason, but I gotta say it's been the most enjoyment I've had in a regular season in quite some time.
Hope that ju ju continues in the playoffs.
#KNICKSTAPE !!!
