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knicks742 wrote:Although we do need a second superstar, the performance and growth of this team, is making it a lot easier to not worry about the Melo sweepstakes. As far as I am concerned, we get him, great, we don't get him, I am over it already.
knicks742 wrote:Although we do need a second superstar, the performance and growth of this team, is making it a lot easier to not worry about the Melo sweepstakes. As far as I am concerned, we get him, great, we don't get him, I am over it already.
KnicksGod wrote:Even you can concede -- regardless of what his motivations or influence may be -- that Adrian Wojina is a ridiculously biased "reporter" who is virtually indistinguishable from a Nets sales representative.
captain subtext wrote:@KnicksGod: The Amar'e comparison is a fair point. I certainly didn't see that fierce competitive streak of his coming, and I'm delighted by the way he held himself in NY. Though I was more on the fence on his aquisition because of his injury history - the jury is still out on that one (*fingers crossed*).
The thing is: Melo could have passed that character test already by taking a stronger stance towards the Knicks and shutting down those Nets rumours for good.
FieldsMedal wrote:KnicksGod wrote:Even you can concede -- regardless of what his motivations or influence may be -- that Adrian Wojina is a ridiculously biased "reporter" who is virtually indistinguishable from a Nets sales representative.
Eh.
I don't think he's carrying water so much as digging for it.
As Hahn is theorizing, the Nets are where the stories are. For SOME reason, some player in this game has the motivation to make information available that is Nets-centric.
Right now, there are where the story is.
Whether you find that palpable or not is debatable, but I don't think the guy has any vested motivation (financially or as a fan of team) in the Nets. I think like all reporters he has a vested interest in being relevant.
KnicksGod wrote:Maybe Amar'e doesn't want to share the spotlight with Melo, as he was willing to do (and wanted to do) just recently?Facing at least 30 media members at shootaround, Stoudemire said leading the Knicks' renaissance has made him feel "like a rock star."
"It's unreal," Stoudemire said. "New York City right now, it feels like being a rock star. It really does. It's unbelievable now. Fans are so appreciative. It's still early, still room to improve. But so far it's been out of control."
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/knicks/b ... z1ASUF1Qyx
KnicksGod wrote:No doubt that these stories are being leaked very intentionally and I find that, too, pretty pathetic.
On the latter motivation, I think they are barking up the very wrong tree. Walsh won't be panicked here. Maybe they think that the deal he made to dump Jeffries shows he can be forced to overpay, but this is a different situation. Very different. They're kidding themselves if they think they can get Walsh to bite on this plastic fish.
knicks742 wrote:The most interesting part of that article is that he says that every great team needs 1 2 punch and doesn't identify anyone on this team as the second punch. Interesting.
KnicksGod wrote:knicks742 wrote:The most interesting part of that article is that he says that every great team needs 1 2 punch and doesn't identify anyone on this team as the second punch. Interesting.
He says something about how everybody on the team is even, that they're all leaders, that everybody is the second punch.
FieldsMedal wrote:KnicksGod wrote:No doubt that these stories are being leaked very intentionally and I find that, too, pretty pathetic.
I think Hahn has an astute theory. Listen, this is still a multi-million dollar game for the Nuggets. They have to sell Denver this team post-'Melo.
Some people are calling them immature and vindictive, but look was happened in Cleveland. The fans, who turned their hatred towards James, kept supporting a team without him, somewhat fooling themselves thinking they could compete. At least initially. I haven't looked their their attendance lately since they started doing their Washington General impression, but at least it out worked outta the gate.
Denver has a very REAL, practical motivation to put the onus on 'Melo for leaving, and he's not taking the bait.On the latter motivation, I think they are barking up the very wrong tree. Walsh won't be panicked here. Maybe they think that the deal he made to dump Jeffries shows he can be forced to overpay, but this is a different situation. Very different. They're kidding themselves if they think they can get Walsh to bite on this plastic fish.
Walsh didn't overpay in the Houston deal.
That said, NO story in the press, either by substance or volume is going to affect this process in any significant way. It is strictly a show, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
This is all about what impression fans are left with AFTER whatever trades happens (or not).
knicks742 wrote:KnicksGod wrote:knicks742 wrote:The most interesting part of that article is that he says that every great team needs 1 2 punch and doesn't identify anyone on this team as the second punch. Interesting.
He says something about how everybody on the team is even, that they're all leaders, that everybody is the second punch.
I know but that's not how it works. You need that second guy. He could have said, over there was Nash and me, now it's Ray and me but he didn't. He didn't feel the need to highlight anyone as the second guy.
