Breaking News: Knicks confirmed they are not matching Lin

[AmareKillsYou]

#selltheknicks we should trend this on twitter get rid of James **** dolan

[GONYK]

In my opinion, Felton had Amare playing BEAUTIFUL pick n roll basketball. It was the most fun I've had post-2010 free agency. We started the year off bad, then everything began to click.

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This is dead wrong. Felton was terrible in the PnR. Amare scored more in isolation playing with Raymond Felton than at any other point in his career.

I don't know how people keep remembering this Raymond Felton who was great in the PnR. He simply didn't exist.

This is from that ESPN article comparing Lin and Felton's play last year...

As far as passing on pick-and-roll plays, Lin and Felton are almost identical. Felton passed the ball on 54 percent of his pick-and-roll plays, while Lin passed it 53 percent of the time. And both players’ teammates had nearly the same field-goal percentage and points per play on those passes. Felton passed it to the roll men more often, while Lin hit the cutters and spot-up shooters more often.

Felton was better at hitting the roll man last year in his worst season. I do think he's a better fit for Amare...the rest of the roster, jury's out.

That's because Felton pretty much ONLY passes it to the roll man. He is extremely predictable as a playmaker.

Do you see Portland moaning that they lost Felton?

[ibraheim718]

I agree Lin is the better PG but as a starter in 34 mpg Lin averaged 18.2 ppg 7.7 apg 4.7 topg compared to 17.1ppg 9.0 apg 3.3 topg for Felton so the stats are comparable

Even so, it's not about the stats. The PG position comes down to one thing, and one thing alone: Who runs the offense better?

Can you really tell me Felton ran the team better than Lin?

Hard to run the offense great when you are turning the ball over so much JK

And yet still winning...

A PG is measured by WINS baby... WINS baby... 16-10 for JLin.

[damedash09]

I hope to god Jeremy Lin becomes one of the biggest busts in sports history. I hope to god the Houston Rockets regret the signing of Jeremy Lin for years to come. I hope, as a fan base, we boo Jeremy Lin like never before. You all thought I had a hatred for LeBron James? Jeremy Lin is public enemy #1. Just gave my Lin jersey to my dog as a toy. I hope to god he falls flat on his face with the Rockets. 85% and sitting out during the playoffs? Go fk yourself china-man.

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[j4remi]

Lin is the better player, but Felton may be the better fit.

That is all I personally care about.

Can somebody post our record with Lin, Amare, Melo in the same lineup please. To shut these people up..

They played 7 games together I believe...and without actually checking the numbers, I think they were 5-2 with some heavy blowouts. They looked great together, but Felton never got to play with Melo/Amare and he was more focused on getting his star the ball. It's a debatable concept, the fit thing.

[kNicksGmen]

I agree Lin is the better PG but as a starter in 34 mpg Lin averaged 18.2 ppg 7.7 apg 4.7 topg compared to 17.1ppg 9.0 apg 3.3 topg for Felton so the stats are comparable

Even so, it's not about the stats. The PG position comes down to one thing, and one thing alone: Who runs the offense better?

Can you really tell me Felton ran the team better than Lin?

Like I said Lin is the better PG. The difference isnt as large as some people believe. Felton could never run the pick and roll with Amare which always irked me. And for whatevr reason Lin only ran PNR with Chandler and Effries, I dont recall seeing Lin to Amare too often either.

because stat never actually sets picks... he always slips the pick right away.

[CrazyKnicks]

Lin posted the same ish on FB. Commented with a rant of mine which he probably won't read or see and unfollowed



Yes,I am mad.

[E86]

what's the argument for felton being a better fit than Lin?

statistically, Lin is a better shooter, passer, off the dribble and defense.

unless you talking about fitting in with the old and/or fat culture

Statistically Lin has never played a full season. Get outta hea!

[Synciere]

I agree Lin is the better PG but as a starter in 34 mpg Lin averaged 18.2 ppg 7.7 apg 4.7 topg compared to 17.1ppg 9.0 apg 3.3 topg for Felton so the stats are comparable

Even so, it's not about the stats. The PG position comes down to one thing, and one thing alone: Who runs the offense better?

Can you really tell me Felton ran the team better than Lin?

They both had extenuating circumstances. Felton did not have Melo. Lin did not play his best with Melo and Amare. With that being said, yes, Felton did run the team better than Lin. He runs the pick and roll with the intention of creating for others much better than Lin. Lin is the better finisher, but was not a better facilitator than Felton.

[AllanHoustonFan]

Jeremy Lin ‏@JLin7

Much love and thankfulness to the Knicks and New York for your support this past year...easily the best year of my life #ForeverGrateful
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We lost a special kid man...

Nah we got RAYMMMOOOOOOOOOND FELTOOOONNNNN

[No-Man]

Can you really tell me Felton ran the team better than Lin?

YES

And by a HUGE MARGIN

[CoolKids]

Jeremy Lin ‏@JLin7

Much love and thankfulness to the Knicks and New York for your support this past year...easily the best year of my life #ForeverGrateful
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We lost a special kid man...

still have a "special" 2 guard though

[blumatic]

Jeremy Lin ‏@JLin7

Much love and thankfulness to the Knicks and New York for your support this past year...easily the best year of my life #ForeverGrateful
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We lost a special kid man...

We did. We did. I will miss the guy until I see THE DARK KNIGHT RISES AND MAN OF STEEL TRAILER OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHH YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!! CANT WAIT

[ibraheim718]

Jeremy Lin ‏@JLin7

Much love and thankfulness to the Knicks and New York for your support this past year...easily the best year of my life #ForeverGrateful
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We lost a special kid man...

He left the moment he agreed to the second offer which contained a poison pill

Blame Stern and Hunter... Not lin.

[Mecca]

Who would've thought that winning the bird rights destroyed us? We would've automatically got to keep him... Ugh

[NOOB77]

Jeremy Lin ‏@JLin7

Much love and thankfulness to the Knicks and New York for your support this past year...easily the best year of my life #ForeverGrateful
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That's why people like Lin. He's thoughtful with his word usage.

Too bad he wasn't thoughtful with his pen stroke.....

[god shammgod]

Jeremy Lin ‏@JLin7

Much love and thankfulness to the Knicks and New York for your support this past year...easily the best year of my life #ForeverGrateful
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We lost a special kid man...

good player but i don't buy into all that perfect angel stuff. he's way more media savvy then he is innocent.

[SmooveMelo]

Jeremy Lin ‏@JLin7

Much love and thankfulness to the Knicks and New York for your support this past year...easily the best year of my life ‪#ForeverGrateful

Jeremy Lin ‏@JLin7

Extremely excited and honored to be a Houston Rocket again!! ‪#RedNation

[kimsland]

wow...feel bad for you guys. But that's sports...can break you heart sometimes.

[CU_NY09]

Lin is the better player, but Felton may be the better fit.

That is all I personally care about.

You're absolutely right.

Jeremy Lin's youth, upside, intelligence, humbleness and winning attitude just wasn't a good fit on the Knicks roster.

Hey! how I want your signature line, how can I do that?