another Lin thread filled with no useful information #6

[Greenie]

if lin is matched and felton starts. will this board be able to handle it ? because it's a possibility.

If Felton is outplaying Lin then I wouldn't have a problem. Whoever deserves to start and whatever combinations on the court contribute to us winning.

They would want Woodson gone.

[Falstaffxx]

Lin wasn't a rookie.

Yes he was my man.... Go check

I don't need to go check, because I know he wasn't.

[Jay10]

This is still the semi-official account of what has happened:

The Knicks can't be happy that the Rockets changed the terms of the deal they originally agreed upon with Lin. It was a four-year, $28.8-million contract, but the fourth year was a team option for $9.3 million.

The Knicks had all intentions of matching that for Lin, who averaged 17.7 points and 8.2 assists in 25 starts and was even more valuable to the team off the court from a business and marketing standpoint.

Last Wednesday, coach Mike Woodson said, "Absolutely," when he was asked if he expected the Knicks to match Houston's deal. He was also asked ifn the Knicks blinked at the Rockets' offer, and Woodson replied, "Never once," and said Lin would be the starting point guard heading into training camp.

But after the Rockets upped the ante in the third year of the deal, the Knicks started looking for an alternative at point guard and brought back a familiar face.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketbal ... um=twitter

People will act as if your post never existed.

[Pharmcat]

I'm still in a state of disbelief that this is happening.

i dont blame any1 for being in shocked

simply b/c it makes 0 sense not to match

the tax too high in year 3? not happy with lin lack of loyalty? match the deal and ship him out in a year

to let him go for nothing doesnt make sense

[LINIZALLSTAR]

Lin wasn't a rookie.

Yes he was my man.... Go check

... lmao

[Falstaffxx]

This is still the semi-official account of what has happened:

The Knicks can't be happy that the Rockets changed the terms of the deal they originally agreed upon with Lin. It was a four-year, $28.8-million contract, but the fourth year was a team option for $9.3 million.

The Knicks had all intentions of matching that for Lin, who averaged 17.7 points and 8.2 assists in 25 starts and was even more valuable to the team off the court from a business and marketing standpoint.

Last Wednesday, coach Mike Woodson said, "Absolutely," when he was asked if he expected the Knicks to match Houston's deal. He was also asked ifn the Knicks blinked at the Rockets' offer, and Woodson replied, "Never once," and said Lin would be the starting point guard heading into training camp.

But after the Rockets upped the ante in the third year of the deal, the Knicks started looking for an alternative at point guard and brought back a familiar face.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketbal ... um=twitter

People will act as if your post never existed.

I don't think anyone is denying that this is a likely sequence of events. It doesn't mean we have to be happy about it or believe that the team is making a smart move. It's a disastrous move imo.

[Greenie]

Shumpert has a long, long way to go before he can contribute to a winning team on the offensive end in the NBA. I love his defense, intensity, and swagger--but he's a Tony Allen, a role player.

I don't want to trash the kid, but to suggest that he showed anything remotely close to what Lin showed, would be, well, stupid. I'd honestly be surprised if he ever does.

I see both you guys are caught up in Linsanity... If your boy was soooo impactful how come Iman was named All-Rookie yet Lin wasn't?

Lin wasn't a rookie.

Yes he was my man.... Go check[/quote]
Two years ago?

[Nono]

I still absolutely refuse to believe this is happening.

[NBA Fan 1234]

Lin wasn't a rookie.

Yes he was my man.... Go check

Uh...no, he wasn't.

[bigfnjoe96]

Lin wasn't a rookie.

Yes he was my man.... Go check

I don't need to go check, because I know he wasn't.

It goes by games played in the NBA, not when your signed to a contract

EDIT: your right, he was considered a 2nd year player.. My bad

[K_ick_God]

if lin is matched and felton starts. will this board be able to handle it ? because it's a possibility.

Yeah, because it will be the coach's decision based on something other than Dolan being annoyed at Lin, and we'll still have Lin playing a big role.

If that was the thinking, then why did Woodson say Lin is going to start?

Felton looks and smells a lot like an emergency plan.

Lin is gone most likely. You guys should prepare yourselves accordingly.

What a joke!

[NBA Fan 1234]

Yes he was my man.... Go check

I don't need to go check, because I know he wasn't.

It goes by games played in the NBA, not when your signed to a contract

Greg Oden has only played in 82 games. Is he a sophomore?

[Smokey9782]

This is still the semi-official account of what has happened:

The Knicks can't be happy that the Rockets changed the terms of the deal they originally agreed upon with Lin. It was a four-year, $28.8-million contract, but the fourth year was a team option for $9.3 million.

The Knicks had all intentions of matching that for Lin, who averaged 17.7 points and 8.2 assists in 25 starts and was even more valuable to the team off the court from a business and marketing standpoint.

Last Wednesday, coach Mike Woodson said, "Absolutely," when he was asked if he expected the Knicks to match Houston's deal. He was also asked ifn the Knicks blinked at the Rockets' offer, and Woodson replied, "Never once," and said Lin would be the starting point guard heading into training camp.

But after the Rockets upped the ante in the third year of the deal, the Knicks started looking for an alternative at point guard and brought back a familiar face.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketbal ... um=twitter

People will act as if your post never existed.

That is not a valid reason to not bring back a 24-year-old PG with potential. Charles Dolan (James' father) is worth $3.3 BILLION! $50 million extra here and there are minor business moves for him. The reason this is happening is because James Dolan is spiteful little baby.

[Mr_Perfect]

Chuck D ‏@MrChuckD
YO I'm leaving for the UK if the Knicks don't sign JLin they're stupid.They've spent more on Curry-RapeSettlements and MoTaylors Contracts

[UnderdogKnicks]

I'm still in a state of disbelief that this is happening.

i dont blame any1 for being in shocked

simply b/c it makes 0 sense not to match

the tax too high in year 3? not happy with lin lack of loyalty? match the deal and ship him out in a year

to let him go for nothing doesnt make sense

James **** Dolan everything he does doesn't make sense he and his pals need to disappear.

[ORANGEandBLUE]

For people saying this is not that bad, yes it is. Think about what happens when:

A) Knicks underachieve
B) Nets overachieve
C) Lin continues to impress in Houston

We'll set a record for most fans lost in a year.

[kosmovitelli]

If Knicks don't match I think its not about luxury taxes and chit like that....I think Dolan feels betrayed about Lin accepting that second offer.

I harassed Anucha Browne Sanders and lost the lawsuit, Dolan had to pay $11 million in damages and he still wasn't mad at me and didn't feel betrayed. He even asked my successor to thank me for Amare while I had nothing to do with this acquisition and he tried to rehire me before the league vetoed it ! Gotta love Jimmy Dolan. $200 million wasted in crappy players like Curry, Marbury, Jeffries, Francis, Jalen Rose, Malik Rose, Mo Taylor and so on, $11 million in damages and I'm still his friend and someone he trusts !

[Jay10]

[quote="Smokey9782"][quote="Jay10"][quote="Red Vines"]This is still the semi-official account of what has happened:

[quote]The Knicks can't be happy that the Rockets changed the terms of the deal they originally agreed upon with Lin. It was a four-year, $28.8-million contract, but the fourth year was a team option for $9.3 million.

The Knicks had all intentions of matching that for Lin, who averaged 17.7 points and 8.2 assists in 25 starts and was even more valuable to the team off the court from a business and marketing standpoint.

Last Wednesday, coach Mike Woodson said, "Absolutely," when he was asked if he expected the Knicks to match Houston's deal. He was also asked ifn the Knicks blinked at the Rockets' offer, and Woodson replied, "Never once," and said Lin would be the starting point guard heading into training camp.

But after the Rockets upped the ante in the third year of the deal, the Knicks started looking for an alternative at point guard and brought back a familiar face.[quote]

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketbal ... um=twitter[quote]

People will act as if your post never existed.[quote]

That is not a valid reason to not bring back a 24-year-old PG with potential. Charles Dolan (James' father) is worth $3.3 BILLION! $50 million extra here and there are minor business moves for him. The reason this is happening is because James Dolan is spiteful little baby.[quote]

being upset over how another person spends their money isn't a good look

[ptsuperfly]

I'm still in a state of disbelief that this is happening.

i dont blame any1 for being in shocked

simply b/c it makes 0 sense not to match

the tax too high in year 3? not happy with lin lack of loyalty? match the deal and ship him out in a year

to let him go for nothing doesnt make sense

Agreed 100%.

Your team will still be wildly profitable.

[Falstaffxx]

if lin is matched and felton starts. will this board be able to handle it ? because it's a possibility.

Yeah, because it will be the coach's decision based on something other than Dolan being annoyed at Lin, and we'll still have Lin playing a big role.

If that was the thinking, then why did Woodson say Lin is going to start?

Felton looks and smells a lot like an emergency plan.

Lin is gone most likely. You guys should prepare yourselves accordingly.

What a joke!

If we keep Lin, I believe he'll win the starting job. But if we keep him and bring him off the bench, at least it wouldn't be such a colossal waste of talent. He'd be the point guard of the future at the very least.