Thompson: Knicks will win Atlantic, reach Conference finals

NYKat · Post #1 » by **NYKat** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 3:46 pm

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/w ... t=obinsite

Yesterday, Ian Thompson did an Atlantic preview and has the Knicks first, winning the division, and reaching the Eastern Conference Finals.

Yeah, it's just another meaningless pre-season prediction, but it's probably the first time this whole off-season any national media member has given the Knicks respect, and expected them achieve this year. It's probably based on how we look this pre-season and I think the media is starting to recognize we are more likely to be an elite team than we are to be a mediocre team... some of you haters better recognize, too.. 8-)

Quick Kick · Post #2 » by **Quick Kick** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 3:49 pm

Expectations are a bitch. We've got a solid shot though.

Post #3 » by **Brooklyn_Yards** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 3:50 pm

I thought is was Mychel Thompson saying this at first lol

Knicks_Fan2 · Post #4 » by **Knicks_Fan2** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 3:52 pm

Brooklyn_Yards wrote:I thought is was Mychel Thompson saying this at first lol

LOL me too!

NYKinMIA · Post #5 » by **NYKinMIA** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 3:55 pm

Uhhh...he also has Bricklyn ahead of the Celtdicks, so...there it is.
Obviously I hope he's right though.

GoNYK1288 · Post #6 » by **GoNYK1288** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 3:57 pm

Perfectly fine with me.

Knicker23 · Post #7 » by **Knicker23** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:05 pm

Nice to hear, fwiw...

NBATV guys Smitty and Brent Barry actually gave Knicks some props in their "best and worst case scenario" for Knicks this year - both said ECF was best case, and 7th or 8th seed worst.

bklynstoops · Post #8 » by **bklynstoops** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:05 pm

i expect the same. anything less would difficult to stomach.

Adubz · Post #9 » by **Adubz** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:09 pm

Knicker23 wrote:Nice to hear, fwiw...

NBATV guys Smitty and Brent Barry actually gave Knicks some props in their "best and worst case scenario" for Knicks this year - both said ECF was best case, and 7th or 8th seed worst.

Hell Smitty said the finals.. even was like woah

Leaguepass · Post #10 » by **Leaguepass** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:11 pm

The Celtics will be solid...it will be a close race between NY and Boston. Brooklyn will be third.

Post #11 » by **NoLayupRule** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:16 pm

everyone is saying this is the toughest conference too

interesting
Id have thought LAL, LAC and co would be but perhaps not

Pharmcat · Post #12 » by **Pharmcat** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:16 pm

this is gonna be a good year

strap on and enjoy the ride

nykfan42 · Post #13 » by **nykfan42** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:19 pm

Finally someone giving the Knicks a chance.

omerome · Post #14 » by **omerome** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:21 pm

Pharmcat wrote:this is gonna be a good year

strap on and enjoy the ride

I agree with you on the first part. I can't wait for the season to start! For once I want to see this team shut the haters up and us overachieve.

I'll pass on the second part though... :lol:

BOOMbip · Post #15 » by **BOOMbip** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:24 pm

He's just another media hate......er.....oh wait.

Jstarks3 · Post #16 » by **Jstarks3** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:46 pm

at least spell the guy's name right. jesus christ, is that so hard to do?

Post #17 » by **moocow007** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 5:07 pm

Brooklyn_Yards wrote:I thought is was Mychel Thompson saying this at first lol

Same.

gavran · Post #18 » by **gavran** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 5:17 pm

Jstarks3 wrote:at least spell the guy's name right. jesus christ, is that so hard to do?

You registered here almost 8 years ago, you should be used to it by now.

MaseInYourFace · Post #19 » by **MaseInYourFace** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 7:09 pm

Knicker23 wrote:Nice to hear, fwiw...

NBATV guys Smitty and Brent Barry actually gave Knicks some props in their "best and worst case scenario" for Knicks this year - both said ECF was best case, and 7th or 8th seed worst.

lol, that's a huge range...

NYKat · Post #20 » by **NYKat** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 7:20 pm

Jstarks3 wrote:at least spell the guy's name right. jesus christ, is that so hard to do?

Sorry, I didn't proofread :roll:

what are u my f*cking English teacher? STFU