Breaking News: Knicks confirmed they are not matching Lin

[damedash09]

well this should be the focus now, faton get in shape asap

[j4remi]

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.

[Sprewell4Three]

Frank Isola ‏@FisolaNYDN

Said this before - and soon Berman of the Post will claim he reported it - but I still think this goes back to Knicks wanting Chris Paul

he keeps going with this but i have no idea how it would work

Our chase for another star begins again. Unbelievable!!!

[[GR]]

Frank Isola ‏@FisolaNYDN

Said this before - and soon Berman of the Post will claim he reported it - but I still think this goes back to Knicks wanting Chris Paul

he keeps going with this but i have no idea how it would work

Assets wise, who knows, but the Knicks can do a sign and trade, since they will be under the luxury tax threshold next year. They have enough money coming off to be under 70 million. (Hopefully it gets raised though.)

[Stannis]

have they had a real training camp since we got Melo?

no.

i think that will help a bunch. The lockout is not good especially for teams with moving pieces.

The Knicks keep on losing players and gaining new ones every season. In order for things to finally "Mesh", you have to keep at least one or two core players more than 2 seasons.

[Grinditout]

Will knicks fan boo or cheer for lin on his return to msg?


I hope morey wont show up for that game. Im fearful for his life.

Mixed, Lin fans will cheer, while Knick fans will boo.

[Red Vines]

Dick Vitale ‏@DickieV
@JLin7 CLASS my friend - u will be missed - will regret they did not match the Houston deal

[GONYK]

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..

8-1

With us beating teams so bad our starters didn't even play in the 4th

[NYK Mentality]

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.

[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...

[Never Wrong]

Will knicks fan boo or cheer for lin on his return to msg?


I hope morey wont show up for that game. Im fearful for his life.

Depends on how effective Dolan's character assassination strategy is.

[CoolKids]

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.

[E86]

[Jay10]

Frank Isola ‏@FisolaNYDN

Said this before - and soon Berman of the Post will claim he reported it - but I still think this goes back to Knicks wanting Chris Paul

he keeps going with this but i have no idea how it would work

He needs something to write about, and by continuously putting it out there others will begin to talk about it.

[NOOB77]

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

[JBreezeNY]

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

That is all I personally care about.

I said this and got killed for it

But yes without a doubt I believe Felton is a better fit especially seeing how well he does in the halfcourt

[Stannis]

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...

And gained overweight PG. Rockon!

[CU_NY09]

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. That's how you talk to the media!!

[Jay10]

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

[darthkiller]

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