Steve Francis on what ails the Knicks

[drj]

This is from the end of the NYTimes article: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/06/sport ... ks-RO.html

"Steve Francis looks at the Knicks and sees the same problem that most people do

[PrecociousNeoph]

In the waning moments, a pack of Rockets fans completed the evening with a

[cmaff051]

How come Bumchise can figure this out but not our very own GM?

I said this when the trade was made and all the usual suspects were like "OMG WHO DOESN'T WANT A 24 AND 10 GUY?!"

[moocow007]

Steve Francis as the next Knicks GM!!!

[BBALLER4FR]

Wow! The media has resorted to interviewing bench lames in suits??

Eh, hows that new gig coming Stevie? No problems meshing in Houston since they mandate your a$$ to the bench behind 6 other PG's.
Pssst Need the ball to be effective :roll: WHEN STEVIE?!?! WHEN WHERE YOU "EFFECTIVE"?!?!?!

[DoubtingThomas]

How come Bumchise can figure this out but not our very own GM?

I said this when the trade was made and all the usual suspects were like "OMG WHO DOESN'T WANT A 24 AND 10 GUY?!"

Isiah know he just doesnt care hes more into justifying it than trying to help the team adjust to it.

[DoubtingThomas]

I wouldn't call Francis talented at this point. He as done nothing in the league for at least three years and prior to that he was not a guy that teams won with. He is in the league because of his contract at this point.

[ComeOnKnicks]

"In both cases, the Knicks made the mistake of acquiring a talented player without regard for how he would fit in"

that sums the years under Isiah Thomas up very well.

[PrecociousNeoph]

steve francis is a perfect example of what will happen to players who have no real basketball skills as they get older, which unfortunately is a lot of players these days. they lose that athleticism and they have NOTHING to offer. this guy was an all star and can't break the rotation over -Aaron Brooks-. he's finished.

[Knick4Real]

It's evident that we've collected talent, but not given a lot of thought as to how well that talent works together. So although both Curry and Zach have talent, how much longer before we admit they don't work well together???

The San Antonio game was one of the best by the KNICKS I've seen all season. Is it just a coincidence we played that well on a day Zach was not in the game?

I like Zach's skill a lot, and I appreciate the numbers he gives the team when he's with us. But once the ball is in his hands, it's never leaving unless he's shooting. I think that has hampered the "team" effort, so it makes some sense Zach and Curry together are not the answer.

[Knick 4ever]

What Francis is saying is not news to any of us. Isiah chase stats without taking into consideration chemistry. He does the sam when it comest to acquiring coaches as well. He goes for records Vs balancing the roster. You can be a great coach all you want, but if the talents on the roster does not fit your coaching style, you will not win.

[Knick 4ever]

I prefer Zach over Curry. Zach at least pass the ball Curry doesn't. Make the decision to retain the better player out of the two. Keep Zach and trade Curry. Knowing Isiah, he will do the exact opposite, because it is much easier for him to pick the dumb player.

[adjacent2bench]

Franbury > Currdolph