Shine On

Hey guys,  I know it's easy to just pile on the Knicks right now.   Just write negative things and make jokes.   But in reality if you look at this like a project you would appreciate Phil Jackson's genius.

This summer they did some gritty and controversial moves,  the biggest one was the Tyson trade.  Phil then went out and signed a bunch of mid-level guys and fringe players to round out the roster BUT the biggest signing was the Melo deal.

These moves in my opinion were designed to see what kind of Star power the Knicks have and how bright they'd shine and other than Melo who else can rise to the top like C.R.E A.M.

The candidates are Hardaway, Shumpert, Stoudamire, Smith, and I'll even throw in Bargnani for laughs.

1. Hardaway right now he's in the lead he shows poise and steady scoring,  scoring doesn't come to him easy like it did a younger Melo but he can be prolific and is young enough to become a 2-way player.  A LOT OF SHINE ON THIS STAR.

2. Shumpert,  he reminded me of a young Spreewell great speed a vicious intesity on offense and defense.  I wanted him to develop a mid game but I feel injuries and hard feelings has stumped his growth but still has all-star potential. 
NICE SHINE BUT NO STAR...YET.

3. Stoudamire he use to be a supernova a big beautiful star that controlled a solar system planets revolving around him, he was the nucleus.   BUT STAT's star has faded and like the red sun of Krypton it threatens to explode taking all life with it.  Mind you he's become a wonderful role player but the Knicks need defense, and rebounding,  shot blocking from their bigs.  I always liked him but THE SHINE HAS EXTINGUISHED.  LIGHTS ARE ON.

4. Smith,  JR JR you're killing it.  And what I mean by that is... your killing the team, your killing the chemistry,  your killing the triangle,  you're killing significant cap space.  There was a point 2 years ago when you thought JR turned a corner and may could lead a team offensively.   BUT  his below average basketball IQ and his troublesome attitude and his inability to grow has frustrated this fan to no ends.  JR you're not young anymore and you're not worth the risk.  NO SHINE NO SHINE JR IS DWARF STAR MATTER DEAD WEIGHT.

5.  NOW FOR Bargnani. .. pffft forget it I'm not wasting my time. Former no 1 pick biggest bust in NBA history.  This guy is a BLACK HOLE.  Just look at the Raptors after they dumped him,  It's not a coincidence.   NO SHINE NO STAR HE'S THE NEGATIVE ZONE.

Ok Phil I did you a favor do with it what you like.  I see some one in Dallas reads my blog cause the stole Rondo from us in a trade but it's OK next topic will be what I think Phils ideal starting line up should be and a do it from the point of what guys we have and who we can get next year and I'll call it the Jackson 5.

Peace

Sclub007.

The Real Deal

Let's be 100% real.  New coach, new offense, new management BUT same old talent.

Don't get me wrong. Re-upping Melo was a huge win in my books but if the Olympics mean anything it's that Melo needs help.   He'll never be a facilitator, he's a scorer.  And a damn good piece of a puzzle.  

Let's break down the triangle shall we... it works the best with scoring,  rebounding,  and passing.   And the 3 best Knick players are Melo (scoring),  Amare (scoring) and Hardaway Jr. (Even more scoring).  There's not enough ball to go around. KNICKS NEED DEDICATED DEFENDERS & REBOUNDERS.  They're not getting out shot,  they're getting out stopped.  And it's going to be this way until they can shed Amare's and Bargnani's contracts and hopefully Draft and sign the MASSIVE HOLES IN THE TRIANGLE. 

Right now it's not even the parallelogram they're using instead of a triangle it's the lack of elite talent thats killing them.  Hopefully Phil can use his Zen magic and grab a David Lee or Kenneth Fairied type in the Draft,  work out a multi team deal that lands us Rondo and see if Noah wants out of Chicago.

Until then it's just a lost season. .. keep stocking up on ping pong balls.

-Sclub007