Re: Felton traded to Knicks; Not matching Lin? (part 4)

Shemy · Post #61 » by **Shemy** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:05 am

ITGM wrote:

Jan_Sobieski · Post #62 » by **Jan_Sobieski** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:06 am

Mr_Perfect wrote:
Shemy wrote:before we get started Id like to point out that

"Melo has the worst playoff record in NBA history"

Can't argue with facts.

Damn, I mad now.

Lightning25 · Post #63 » by **Lightning25** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:06 am

If NYK doesn't match Lin's contract.

Realmatic · Post #64 » by **Realmatic** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:06 am

Can we call kevin willis out of retirement?

barborous · Post #65 » by **barborous** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:07 am

so anyone up for a game of rock paper scissors?

Knicks80_20 · Post #66 » by **Knicks80_20** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:07 am

Thugger HBC wrote:This deal is pretty much the same as Fields.

Teams are trying to save ourselves from ourselves.

Because Lin = Fields, amirite?

Grinditout · Post #67 » by **Grinditout** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:07 am

sinjz · Post #68 » by **sinjz** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:07 am

RHODEY wrote:i'll repeat my sentiments again...I don't understand why, after a contract to be matched has been signed between the Rockets and Lin, they can - at the 11th hour, no less - replace that contract with a new one that is more impervious to being matched by the Knicks. Seems underhanded to me on the part of both the Rockets and Lin. Given that Lin is a Harvard graduate, I'm sure that he is smart enough to understand the disloyal, misleading, calculated aspects of his maneuvering in collaboration with the Rockets.

Do we really want to outlay that much money for a player who apparently doesn't want to be a NYK and who apparently behaved deceptively during the negotiations?

In any sport, if I'm a coach, manager or GM, I'd want players who have enthusiasm for playing for the team I coach or manage in some capacity. I also think that Lin has already undermined his camaraderie with his fellow Knicks. The Knicks are now an older team for the most part, but they have players who want to be Knicks.

I see no reason why Lin who agreed to the original Houston offer and was fully aware that it was in the best interest of the Knicks didn't insist on that original offer being honored. He had cash in hand either way. The original offer *for sure* kept him in NY.

For a guy from Harvard did he really think that the new contract that totally hoses the Knicks payroll going forward would somehow be way better than the love and respect he earned in NY? Did he think he wouldn't make up that money in the first few months of a NY contract?

Lin, no matter what the numbers say, was in NO danger of not making huge endorsement money that render the contract numbers quaint.

The premise of your whole whine is wrong. No contract was signed except for the 3 year $25 mil one.

Knicks80_20 · Post #69 » by **Knicks80_20** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:07 am

barborous wrote:so anyone up for a game of rock paper scissors?

I got rock.

BrOnXKing1 · Post #70 » by **BrOnXKing1** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:08 am

GONYK wrote:
adjacent2bench wrote:How is it that every damn summer, the Knicks have to be in the middle of some damn controversy. I was happy last year after Paul went to L.A, that the Knicks could just have a chill summer. Honestly don't see that happening any time soon, especially with all these "20 _ _ Free Agency" plans.

This really isnt a controversy. It's a simple process of matching a RFA. It happens every offseason, multiple times an offseason.

Knicks could of easily went out quietly by just matching lin and bringing in Camby/Kidd. But now they created a messy situation. The fans are pissed we wont match Lin, JR is retweeting all the hate he is getting for everyone to see, Melo is going to get asked thousands of questions about LIn, and the fans are stuck with fat felton. JR/Melo/Felton better perform, or fans will turn on them quickly.

Jan_Sobieski · Post #71 » by **Jan_Sobieski** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:08 am

Realmatic wrote:Can we call kevin willis out of retirement?

Now that dude just suck straight ballsack yo.

Jay10 · Post #72 » by **Jay10** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:08 am

Grinditout wrote:

lil man is putting up a fight

Post #73 » by **GONYK** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:08 am

Thugger HBC wrote:This deal is pretty much the same as Fields.

Teams are trying to save ourselves from ourselves.

Except Lin is better than Fields, and astronomically more important to our title hopes

barborous · Post #74 » by **barborous** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:08 am

Knicks80_20 wrote:
barborous wrote:so anyone up for a game of rock paper scissors?

I got rock.

scissors. damn, you win.

CoolKids · Post #75 » by **CoolKids** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:08 am

Knicks80_20 wrote:
barborous wrote:so anyone up for a game of rock paper scissors?

I got rock.

Paper. Boom.

AllanHoustonFan · Post #76 » by **AllanHoustonFan** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:08 am

JR Smith ‏@TheRealJRSmith
Lmao y'all act like its my fault if he do or don't come back! Lol like its up to me or something! #nuts

boomann21 · Post #77 » by **boomann21** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:08 am

To be or not to be. That is the question.

Knicks80_20 · Post #78 » by **Knicks80_20** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:08 am

CoolKids wrote:
Knicks80_20 wrote:
barborous wrote:so anyone up for a game of rock paper scissors?

I got rock.

Paper. Boom.

Damn, son. You got me good.

Post #79 » by **Thugger HBC** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:08 am

Knicks80_20 wrote:
Thugger HBC wrote:This deal is pretty much the same as Fields.

Teams are trying to save ourselves from ourselves.

Because Lin = Fields, amirite?

Both contracts are a joke.

Note I said "this deal".

BelieveTheDream · Post #80 » by **BelieveTheDream** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:09 am

Lightning25 wrote:If NYK doesn't match Lin's contract.