Crysis wrote:
I didn't even vote, but this is the real deal.
The Knicks aren't really wrong with trying to clear cap space. But Lebron James is NOT coming here at all. It wasn't going to happen...EVER!
What's really wrong is that Dantoni is coaching the wrong type of system in New York. He is also very naive if he thinks that New York Fans are going to put up with losing just because of the "chance" at getting a big time free agent.
Ain't gonna happen.
Lebron is staying in Cleveland b/c that will be the best place for him to win a title, not New York.
Wade is staying in Miami, no other option exists when you wink at the owner after making a shot, and then win a game in double OT. He gets whatever he wants in Miami.
Nobody else is worth losing two years with a "new regime".
This is the New York Expirings, not the Knicks.
All we have to hope for is to keep Nate. But if any of you realize, he is the new whipping boy of the press. Just watch how many "Nate is selfish" themes come out in the next few weeks.
Why would Lebron want to come here when the writers influence impressionable fans who undoubtedly would turn on him if Lebron is found asking some chick to get in the truck?
Plus the media used to make fun of Ewing and his predicitions until the fans booed him right out of town.
Now the media writes how good Ewing was.
Oh, my bad... Yes 2010 will be a bust. It already is.
as pessimistic as this is, it may be the truest and most realistic post. i hate to think this way but i am not getting hyped up for lebron either. i hope he comes here but if he does not, it isnt the end of the world. we're already somewhat building a core with our youth. it is too much of a gamble IMO. if it works, great but im going along like its not gonna happen. July 1st 2010 is way far from now...
and the NY media thing is def true. i remember what they did to patrick back in the day and i thought that was sheisty.
I agree with most of your points. The only thing in a way i disagree with is the system conflict. times have changed and that bully ball from back in the day has taken a step back. dantoni does a decent job with his pick and roll and quick offense schemes. his only fault is that he absolutely sucks at prioritizing defense which has always been associated with our past teams. Dantoni also IMO sucks at late game situations. His line up management is also suspect. and the most annoying thing of all... it seems like he never admits his faults. His comments are way stubborn but.. in the long run, he'd probably be a better fit here. players love him and the way he stands behind guys like duhon and hughes when theyre slumping is admirable...
but yea.. cap space is key. i went with option 1.
