Official 2008-09 NBA Thread

[Silver Knight]

Sometimes stupidity collapses in on itself.

How are the Bulls doing? Hopeing to make the playoffs?

Good luck.

 

[Docker2.0]

Darn Knicks! They shouldve never traded Randolph! I don't understand the point of getting under the cap if you have barely any good players. Who's going to want to go to a team that suxs when you can get the same money from your team, actually more. They were a potential playoff team with Randolph! Marbury comes off the books, Crawford was traded, get rid of Curry's fluffy ass, and you are under the cap big. Again, Chandler is a franchise player in the making, with Lee and Robinson being great cornerstones. I don't see how bringing Harrington in makes this team any better. He's more of a ballhog than Randolph but at least Randolph rebounds. *sigh* Ignore me. I'm just venting.

 

[Go Web Go!]

They were a potential playoff team with Randolph!

Pass me some of that...

 

[Raiden]

I don't think Lakers can beat Celtics this Christmas by the way they are playing, which is horrible.

 

[Docker2.0]

Pass me some of that...

They were! They were either 9-6 or 8-5 before they made the Randolph trade, now look at them! They were only getting as well. How the heck can you trade your best players and expect to sign a big free agent with no one there?! That's like leaving Sacramento for the Clippers. It makes no sense!

 

[Mister J]

They were 6-5 before the trade.

The only way to propel this 2010 Free Agent wet dream was to discard the ridiculously restrictive roster moves that Isiah made and trade for contracts that expire sooner than what was on the books. Beyond that, Randolph's slow plodding ass doesn't fit D'Antoni's style (bit of a ballhog, not a good passer, concerns in playing in an up tempo style). Crawford fits the bill better, but at the time they thought they were getting Mobley to go along side Harrington's offensive punch and more desirable contract. Bottom line is they knew they weren't in a position to contend and didn't mind some potential bumps in the road to get the cap space, which is why Walsh still pushed the trade through even after Mobley's medical issues came to light.

As far as why would anyone want to sign there even though there aren't any other marquee players ...haven't you heard? It's New York; the league's marquee franchise. It's Madison Square Garden; the mecca of basketball. Everyone is compelled to sign with the Knicks because that's the only place that a player can truly be a superstar. Just look at all the major free agent signings that the Knicks have pulled off in the last 30 years. Look at how Patrick Ewing, a first ballot Hall of Famer, was the most dominant marketing force in professional sports during his career. If you want to truly be renowned as a player and get any endorsements at all, you take it to Broadway. I can barely remember any great moments in recent memory that somehow didn't involve the Knicks. Hell, I'll be surprised if Lebron, Wade, Amare and Bosh all don't take lesser money to sign there in 2010. The league should just remove the 2009 season from the books and immediately skip ahead. It's all about the NYK, baby!

God, I hate the ****ing media sometimes.

 

[BlackLantern]

as a Knicks fan, I just hope there isn't any serious embarassment this season....I do not expect Lebron to come to the Knicks

 

[Go Web Go!]

Don't worry. It can't be any worse than it's been the last couple of years.

 

[Double Down]

They were 6-5 before the trade.

The only way to propel this 2010 Free Agent wet dream was to discard the ridiculously restrictive roster moves that Isiah made and trade for contracts that expire sooner than what was on the books. Beyond that, Randolph's slow plodding ass doesn't fit D'Antoni's style (bit of a ballhog, not a good passer, concerns in playing in an up tempo style). Crawford fits the bill better, but at the time they thought they were getting Mobley to go along side Harrington's offensive punch and more desirable contract. Bottom line is they knew they weren't in a position to contend and didn't mind some potential bumps in the road to get the cap space, which is why Walsh still pushed the trade through even after Mobley's medical issues came to light.

As far as why would anyone want to sign there even though there aren't any other marquee players ...haven't you heard? It's New York; the league's marquee franchise. It's Madison Square Garden; the mecca of basketball. Everyone is compelled to sign with the Knicks because that's the only place that a player can truly be a superstar. Just look at all the major free agent signings that the Knicks have pulled off in the last 30 years. Look at how Patrick Ewing, a first ballot Hall of Famer, was the most dominant marketing force in professional sports during his career. If you want to truly be renowned as a player and get any endorsements at all, you take it to Broadway. I can barely remember any great moments in recent memory that somehow didn't involve the Knicks. Hell, I'll be surprised if Lebron, Wade, Amare and Bosh all don't take lesser money to sign there in 2010. The league should just remove the 2009 season from the books and immediately skip ahead. It's all about the NYK, baby!

God, I hate the ****ing media sometimes.

Awesome post.

 

[Docker2.0]

They were 6-5 before the trade.

The only way to propel this 2010 Free Agent wet dream was to discard the ridiculously restrictive roster moves that Isiah made and trade for contracts that expire sooner than what was on the books. Beyond that, Randolph's slow plodding ass doesn't fit D'Antoni's style (bit of a ballhog, not a good passer, concerns in playing in an up tempo style). Crawford fits the bill better, but at the time they thought they were getting Mobley to go along side Harrington's offensive punch and more desirable contract. Bottom line is they knew they weren't in a position to contend and didn't mind some potential bumps in the road to get the cap space, which is why Walsh still pushed the trade through even after Mobley's medical issues came to light.

As far as why would anyone want to sign there even though there aren't any other marquee players ...haven't you heard? It's New York; the league's marquee franchise. It's Madison Square Garden; the mecca of basketball. Everyone is compelled to sign with the Knicks because that's the only place that a player can truly be a superstar. Just look at all the major free agent signings that the Knicks have pulled off in the last 30 years. Look at how Patrick Ewing, a first ballot Hall of Famer, was the most dominant marketing force in professional sports during his career. If you want to truly be renowned as a player and get any endorsements at all, you take it to Broadway. I can barely remember any great moments in recent memory that somehow didn't involve the Knicks. Hell, I'll be surprised if Lebron, Wade, Amare and Bosh all don't take lesser money to sign there in 2010. The league should just remove the 2009 season from the books and immediately skip ahead. It's all about the NYK, baby!

God, I hate the ****ing media sometimes.

Gawd I hate it when you are right!

 

[Mister J]

Gawd I hate it when you are right!

If Riley signs Stephon the Destroyer, I'll be telling you the same.

Spoiler

 

[Lobo]

Don't worry J, rumor has it Steph is looking to destroy...I mean sign with a team out west.

I like the Crawford for Harrington deal, and hope we sign him past 2010, he's young and talented and suited for the D'Antoni style. Everyone has a few bad games.

As for NYK 2010, if LeBron comes, then great, but if/when he doesn't, I still expect us to sign a couple of nice pieces.

 

[Mister J]

For the life of me, I don't understand why anyone would be interested ...even at the veteran's minimum. This guy's reputation proceeds him by miles.
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Speaking of players who are overpaid and underperforming...
Knicks' Curry Close to Return

Knicks center Eddy Curry, who has not played this season because of a bruised right knee, said in an interview with the New York Post that he is close to returning to practice.

"I talked to [Coach Mike D'Antoni] a couple of times," Curry told the Post. "He really assured me he wants me to be part of what's going on and for me not to lose my concentration and stay in it mentally and keep trying to work hard so when I come back I'm not too far behind. I'm glad he's anticipating my return."

It appears to be a turnaround in attitude -- on the parts of both Curry and D'Antoni. Toward the end of the preseason, D'Antoni revealed he was not planning on using Curry in his regular rotation. Curry had missed most of training camp because of a bacterial infection, and D'Antoni had openly doubted Curry's efforts to get into playing shape.

Curry, 25, who had been surprised to find out he was not considered a part of D'Antoni's up-tempo, quick movement system, initially had struggled mentally while rehabilitating his sore knee. Curry had to have his knee drained after injuring it twice in the preseason, and tests showed that while there was no structural damage, there was a bone bruise.

But Monday, according to the Post, Curry completed a three-week rehab that included a weekly shot in his knee to reduce the pain. He might be able to do on-court drills on Christmas, when the Knicks return to practice, and rejoin the team in full practices in a week, the Post reported.

If all goes according to plan, Curry might make his season debut in two weeks.

"I'm excited, I'm ready to get back," Curry told The Post. "I'm definitely excited."

Last season, Curry averaged 13.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. During the preseason, he averaged 4.3 points and 2.5 boards in nearly 14 minutes. But with the trade of Zach Randolph, the Knicks need Curry's 7-foot presence.

"I talked to him and he said he wants to play. When he gets out there he'll be helpful to us," Knicks president Donnie Walsh said.

I don't care what the article says, they'd just be showcasing him to get someone to bite on taking him. Good move by management to tell him what he wants to hear, because Eddy isn't above sulking and tanking it. I wouldn't be surprised if Curry, his consecutive player options through 2011 and his love of doughnuts are rumored to be on the way out before February 19.

 

[Mister J]

Ugly, sloppy game at the Triple A tonight. A bit disheartening when you consider Golden State was coming off a 42 point thumping in Orlando last night, didn't have Jamal Crawford the Heat Killer playing (not to mention Maggette or Jackson) and shot 37%. All that, and it was only a 8 point win. Miami was actually down 11 at one point.

**** it. A W is a W and that matches last season at 15.

 

[Silver Knight]

Cavs are 14-0 at home..

 

[Double Down]

LeBron got a great block on Yao in the win tonight.

 

[Caped Crusader]

Stuckey went off tonight!

40 points & a win against the Bulls

 

[Mister J]

That's a good win for Cleveland.

I'm not really looking forward to the home and home with them next week.

 

[Go Web Go!]

Good to see Miami get the W tonight, though they should have blown the Warriors out by at least 20.

 

[Ghostvirus]

DAMN YOU STUCKEY!!!! DAMN YOU TO HELLL!!!!!!


Merry Christmas everyone.

 

[Caped Crusader]

DAMN YOU STUCKEY!!!! DAMN YOU TO HELLL!!!!!!


Merry Christmas everyone.

Why?

 

[ih8nyy]

C's off to best start after 29 games in NBA history.

Next up the soft LA Sparks, I mean Lakers.

 

[Go Web Go!]

'09 All-Star uni's:

 

[MoPlaYa]

Nice Jerseys!!

So Steve Francis is on his way to Memphis for a second rd pick...I feel sooooo bad for him.

 

[JaD]

Wow, what a Christmas present buzzer beater from Mason to the Phoenix Suns

What a finish