*Felton traded to the Knicks. Knicks not matching Lin?

putiger78 · Post #621 » by **putiger78** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:42 am

ZeroStatic2 wrote:
Tommy Dee: If you do the math, it wouldn't surprise me if Lin weren't in NY. I wouldn't have said that an hour ago. now

Rick Bonnell: Interesting doings with the Knicks, who will NOT match the Lin offer sheet, and instead bring back Raymond Felton. 1 minute ago

These guys are just assuming that Felton means no Lin. They have no sources to confirm such. Who the F is Rick bonnell and what does he know?

frothbrain · Post #622 » by **frothbrain** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:42 am

actually i'm happy for toney that he's getting a chance to start.

LOL at rockets though.

Post #623 » by **K_ick_God** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:43 am

MaseInYourFace wrote:
Michael_Scott wrote:People saying Felton is a response to Shump Injury and Fields being gone- What? You realize Felton is 6-2 , rotund, and has never played as an off-guard ever, right?

Didn't denver use him that way sometimes?

He's not understanding. Even if Felts is PG, he backs up Lin and it allows you to use Kidd at the 2 more. They're not relying on Pablo for backup minutes.

Shump and Fields being out requires more depth in the backcourt.

Sky_Knicks · Post #624 » by **Sky_Knicks** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:43 am

So now Lin is only valuable for his marketing potential, not his skills. He plays no defense. And Felton is better....
Please just sign Lin and start the season tomorrow. I can't take an entire summer of stupid posts

SelbyCobra · Post #625 » by **SelbyCobra** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:43 am

DocZaius wrote:this franchise is finished

This guy is the only reason I'm hoping Lin ends up in Houston. Only reason.

ORANGEandBLUE · Post #626 » by **ORANGEandBLUE** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:43 am

RutgersBJJ wrote:Jeremy Lin in his starts during the month of february averaged 22.5 PPG, 9 Apg, 5.31 turnovers per game

Raymond Felton FOR THE ENTIRE PRE-ALL STAR portion of the season in 2011

averages 17 ppg, 9 apg, 3.3 turnovers per game

54 game sample size vs. a 13 game sample size

HURR DURRR RAYMOND FELTON DOES NEver doe produce like linsnaniity durrr

turd sandwich vs. poop stromboli

neither a good choice, doesn't matter no matter what Kidd will be the PG in the final minutes.

I'm pretty sure Lin's field goal % and FT attempts were much higher though.

SonOfMars · Post #627 » by **SonOfMars** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:44 am

DocZaius wrote:this franchise is finished

Legit Question: Have you liked ANY Knick move this offseason?

Kidd? Camby? Pablo? White? Letting Fields go? Keeping JR? Keeping Novak?

Jay10 · Post #628 » by **Jay10** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:44 am

[GR] wrote:
Red Vines wrote:Jamie O'Grady ‏@LoHudKnicks
If Grunwald's MIA-act today was to nab Felton, last decent PG on market, who HOU'd need, sans Lin, then #Knicks GM is straight-up ruthless.

This is what we do!

cmaff051 · Post #629 » by **cmaff051** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:44 am

What's all this hate for Felton for? I thought he was good for us when he was here the first time. He was run into the ground by D'antoni, and the only reason he was traded was to land Melo

If he's coming at a cheap price (likely), I'm not sure there isn't much to like about this deal. I'm not sure that there is a huge difference in terms of quality of player between Felton and Lin. Yes, Lin is better, but I don't think he's $23 million dollars better.

ZeroStatic2 · Post #630 » by **ZeroStatic2** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:44 am

Jared Zwerling: I'm just landing & this is bizarre to me, if Lin is not a NYK. Woodson keeps saying "absolutely." Lin is good and a business game-changer. now

Tommy Dee: Listening back to Melo and J Kidd interviews... neither seemed sold on Lin as the guy to QB them to a title. #knicks 1 minute ago

RutgersBJJ · Post #631 » by **RutgersBJJ** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:44 am

MaseInYourFace wrote:
RutgersBJJ wrote:Jeremy Lin in his starts during the month of february averaged 22.5 PPG, 9 Apg, 5.31 turnovers per game

Raymond Felton FOR THE ENTIRE PRE-ALL STAR portion of the season in 2011

averages 17 ppg, 9 apg, 3.3 turnovers per game

54 game sample size vs. a 13 game sample size

HURR DURRR RAYMOND FELTON DOES NEver doe produce like linsnaniity durrr

turd sandwich vs. poop stromboli

neither a good choice, doesn't matter no matter what Kidd will be the PG in the final minutes.

Dude, did you see the games? Sure doesn't seem that way...it's not about the stats. Its about impact and being able to take over games...

LOL sure it is. Nevermind that every game featuring Lin was always competitive because turnovers allow teams to stay in games.

Just admit you were wrong, it's kind of embarrassing. Almost as embarrassing as losing to the Hornets at home.

MaseInYourFace · Post #632 » by **MaseInYourFace** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:45 am

lol, some of you just don't get it...

BeagleBoss · Post #633 » by **BeagleBoss** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:45 am

Felton replaces Fields. Nothing to do with Lin. Remember earlier Grunwald was saying he wasn't sure 100% sure they would match Fields and they were looking at cheaper options. So there you go. Felton can play 2 and comes cheaper. It has nothing to do with Lin.

DE FENSE · Post #634 » by **DE FENSE** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:45 am

Tommy Dee is a buffoon.

Red Vines · Post #635 » by **Red Vines** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:45 am

ZeroStatic2 wrote:
Jared Zwerling: I'm just landing & this is bizarre to me, if Lin is not a NYK. Woodson keeps saying "absolutely." Lin is good and a business game-changer. now

Tommy Dee: Listening back to Melo and J Kidd interviews... neither seemed sold on Lin as the guy to QB them to a title. #knicks 1 minute ago

Agree with both interpretations.

putiger78 · Post #636 » by **putiger78** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:45 am

We are going to play a lot of small lineups. Melo will play lots of 4 and JR will play lots of 3. I can envision plenty of minutes for all 3 PGs.

Even WITH Felton AND Lin, if you look at the roster you only see 9 guys that have been rotation players in the NBA.

frothbrain · Post #637 » by **frothbrain** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:45 am

tommy dee is a nobody. why do people keep quoting him?

MaseInYourFace · Post #638 » by **MaseInYourFace** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:45 am

Ohh so the TO's had nothing to do with the fact he was starting (when he had never started) and for a team he didn't even have a camp with?

Knicks80_20 · Post #639 » by **Knicks80_20** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:46 am

BeagleBoss wrote:Felton replaces Fields. Nothing to do with Lin. Remember earlier Grunwald was saying he wasn't sure 100% sure they would match Fields and they were looking at cheaper options. So there you go. Felton can play 2 and comes cheaper. It has nothing to do with Lin.

Actually, Grunwald said the same thing for Lin as he did for Fields.

NYKat · Post #640 » by **NYKat** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:46 am

Last night, I posted this exact scenario happening and saying I wouldn't be mad at management if it happened...

now that it's actually looking probable, I'm kinda torn... I really liked the chemistry our team had last year and didn't want major changes, but Lin is overpaid and Felton may be a better option at that price...

hmmm