A History Lesson in Al Harrington aka "Free Candy"

Jose7 · Post #1 » by **Jose7** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:12 pm

Just some history for those not in the loop of Mr. No Sharrington's nickname, Free Candy.

In the words of TKF.

Al, I must say this parting shot, is a idiot.In Dantoni's offense, you don't need to force shots, just look at wilson's game.. It is like stealing FREE candy... I can picture a young al, stealing free candy, they said it is free but he is shoving his pockets , shoes, and mouth full of candy, trying to steal as much free candy as he can.. this is what he is doing in Dantoni's offense..

Post #2 » by **kane2021** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:19 pm

I wish he was that greedy on defense. Defense is the time to be greedy and selfish.

ezmoney707 · Post #3 » by **ezmoney707** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:24 pm

kane2021 wrote:I wish he was that greedy on defense. Defense is the time to be greedy and selfish.

He used to be and then he met Nellie ball and defense wasn't as important anymore. Maybe it was that taste of freedom he had in ATL too. He came in the league as great defensive player, if he could ever get that fire back on that side of the ball he would be a very tough player to contend with.

Post #4 » by **kane2021** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:28 pm

ezmoney707 wrote:
kane2021 wrote:I wish he was that greedy on defense. Defense is the time to be greedy and selfish.

He used to be and then he met Nellie ball and defense wasn't as important anymore. Maybe it was that taste of freedom he had in ATL too. He came in the league as great defensive player, if he could ever get that fire back on that side of the ball he would be a very tough player to contend with.

Yeah I was going to say, I recall him being a solid defender out of high school. Found range on his jumper and gave it up I guess. Back in the day it was simple. No D no PT.

TKF · Post #5 » by **TKF** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:52 pm

yea, I could never understand Free candy.... In this offense, it is designed to get you quick shots and plenty of them, if you move the ball and move your body.. this guy just jacks up shots from anywhere at anytime.. He is stealing in this offense.. stealing free candy.... someone should point him to this thread..

NYKnick87 · Post #6 » by **NYKnick87** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:54 pm

Al isn't a bad defender...

ezmoney707 · Post #7 » by **ezmoney707** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:57 pm

NYKnick87 wrote:Al isn't a bad defender...

Yes he is not a bad defender, but does he value defense as he used to, no.

blueNorange · Post #8 » by **blueNorange** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:06 pm

NYKnick87 wrote:Al isn't a bad defender...

you're right ... wait it's 2009, not 2006 when he played defense until he met don nelson.

King Jaffy Jo · Post #9 » by **King Jaffy Jo** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:16 pm

yo i just wanna say thanks to the person who started this thread... i always saw that free candy name thrown around and had no idea what it meant...

br7knicks · Post #10 » by **br7knicks** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:49 pm

NYKnick87 wrote:Al isn't a bad defender...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P6UU6m3cqk

ElMatatan · Post #11 » by **ElMatatan** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:39 am

lol....now I understand the whole joke...props on the script TKF...funny reference*

Teppler · Post #12 » by **Teppler** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 1:03 am

Well played TKF. :lol:

gstevens · Post #13 » by **gstevens** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 1:06 am

I feel like people ask about "Free Candy" once every few months - Now we have a thread to send them to...

I herby officially name September 22 - Free Candy Day!

swisscheeseD · Post #14 » by **swisscheeseD** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 2:25 am

gstevens wrote:I feel like people ask about "Free Candy" once every few months - Now we have a thread to send them to...

I herby officially name September 22 - Free Candy Day!

We already have one...its October 31st

ElMatatan · Post #15 » by **ElMatatan** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 3:33 am

swisscheeseD wrote:
gstevens wrote:I feel like people ask about "Free Candy" once every few months - Now we have a thread to send them to...

I herby officially name September 22 - Free Candy Day!

We already have one...its October 31st

Whats October 31st? The day we traded for Al Harrington?

Post #16 » by **mrpoetryNmotion** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 3:52 am

ElMatatan wrote:
swisscheeseD wrote:
gstevens wrote:I feel like people ask about "Free Candy" once every few months - Now we have a thread to send them to...

I herby officially name September 22 - Free Candy Day!

We already have one...its October 31st

Whats October 31st? The day we traded for Al Harrington?

Holloween

knicksNOTslick · Post #17 » by **knicksNOTslick** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 3:58 am

ElMatatan wrote:
swisscheeseD wrote:
gstevens wrote:I feel like people ask about "Free Candy" once every few months - Now we have a thread to send them to...

I herby officially name September 22 - Free Candy Day!

We already have one...its October 31st

Whats October 31st? The day we traded for Al Harrington?

That would be Nov. 21st.

October 31=Halloween

NYKAL · Post #18 » by **NYKAL** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:33 am

TKF wrote:yea, I could never understand Free candy.... In this offense, it is designed to get you quick shots and plenty of them, if you move the ball and move your body.. this guy just jacks up shots from anywhere at anytime.. He is stealing in this offense.. stealing free candy.... someone should point him to this thread..

I'd have a problem IF he wasn't one of the more efficient players we had on the team (offensively). The guy just happens to get it done in less time than most. His passing can and hopefully will improve; it seemed to take a step back (his team play) once Tim Thomas was traded.

richardhutnik · Post #19 » by **richardhutnik** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 5:29 pm

ezmoney707 wrote:
NYKnick87 wrote:Al isn't a bad defender...

Yes he is not a bad defender, but does he value defense as he used to, no.

Is this based on people's memory of Jamal Crawford, whom Harrington was traded for?

- Rich

Post #20 » by **kane2021** » Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:34 pm

I would like to thank realgm and our fellow knick posters. Every time I see Al touch the ball, this comes to mind. It drives me a little :crazy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMICD3aMZpw