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People I Wish Weren’t on the Knicks By Christopher Sells
11.29.2007 - Updated on 11.29.2007
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Because I’m in a list making mood, because the NFL opted to put Dallas and Green Bay’s game on a station a large portion of the country can’t see, and because the Knicks are getting sexually assaulted by the Celtics, I bring you: People I Wish Weren’t on the Knicks
(By the way, to give you a sense how bad this loss was, NBA.com hasn’t updated the score of the game since the deficit was 40 with 4:05 left in the third. The game is over at the time I’m writing this and the Knicks needed a halfcourt heave from Nate Robinson to avoid setting a franchise record for fewest points scored in a game.)
Renaldo Balkman: It’s not his fault he was drafted too high. A nice scrappy player who could come off the bench in a number of other places. Plus I think of Rolando Blackman whenever I see his name. Look it up, kids.
Wilson Chandler: I don’t know much about this guy, but being on this team cannot be good for a rookie. You think they’d release him from his contract?
Jared Jeffries: Remember when he was with the Wizards and was a big part of what they were doing? He was versatile on both ends of the floor and a pretty good defender. Since becoming a Knick, his playing time has lessened and he looks like an idiot for willfully stepping into that situation. Could make a difference on quite a few teams around the league.
Fred Jones: He’s floated around the league quite a bit, probably because the only thing that stands out about his game is his athleticism. That dunk he did where he had to lean waaaay back to catch that ball off the bounce was nice though, wasn’t it?
David Lee: A very talented and hard-working player on a team that doesn’t deserve what he brings to the table. I pray that he doesn’t sign an extension and that he leaves when his rookie contract is up.
Quentin Richardson: Actually a very good player who could do many things on the court. He’s had a tendency to shoot the three a little more than he should, but he’s solid defensively and plays with a ruggedness not usually associated with guards.
Malik Rose: I actually forgot he even existed until a few weeks ago when I saw him on the Knicks bench while I was watching them play the Nuggets. Undersized and overpaid, I’m pretty sure he’d have a hard time catching on anywhere else. Plus, nobody wants a guy who gets punched in the face by Nate Robinson. Maybe Rose should have put a rim on his face and put a ball in Robinson’s hands before they fought. Then it would have taken more than 15 attempts for Robinson to connect and when he did connect, it would have been overrated.
And last but not least...
Isiah Thomas: He killed the CBA, now he’s killing the Knicks. From sexual harassment lawsuits to questionable moves as GM to poor coaching, I rest the blame for the current state of the franchise solely on the shoulders of Thomas. Since he’s been with the team, there have been problems. I’m not the first person to say it and I’m sure I won’t be the last: Fire Isiah. Now. I know you just extended him last year, but take the hit. Paying him to sit at home will undoubtedly be more financially worthwhile to the Knicks that paying him to make the team the butt of jokes throughout the League. And once he’s out of New York, I can’t see anyone hiring him for a long while. Put us out of our misery.
Time to watch the Nuggets and Lakers. If this one turns out to be a 50-point game, I’ll just give up trying to watch TV and play some Halo. Thanks again, NFL. |
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Posted by
Kuya_Leo
on 12.4.2007 | Okay lets analyze...Its like chess...normally you play chess if you have understanding and talent. Okay the knicks got them..for sure they have it. Next is Tactical and Strategy...hey..not all opponents are the same..they got to feel what the opponents are trying to do and have some counter attack along the way..seriously...i think the staff are not prepared. Wait...im not finish...you have to beat your opponent psychologically...and thats the problem with the players...they are weak psychologically...hep not mentally..I think they are smart. The way to psychology is the way to winning. . | Posted by
The Truth
on 11.30.2007 | Ok you people saying the Knicks are fine need to smarten up. They have zero chemistry and won’t. Sending out talent is not the answer...especially considering they don’t have the talent they think they do. They have selfish players who are poison for any team. Throw them all on one team and you get The Knicks. Plus the coach is a joke who consistently turns everything he touches into feces . | Posted by
Swiss Army Knife
on 11.30.2007 | I’m a Knicks fan, and the problem with the team is that they are just soft. Think about it back in the day you had Ewing,Mason and Oakley on the front line nobody pushed them around. New York, needs some New York type of ball players tough, and rugged willing to put somebody on there back if they have too. How tough can a team be when your inforcer is a 5’6 160 pound point guard, it’s a joke. We need Jeff Van Gundy back at least we would be tough. I can take a loss, but last night they got raped, the big men play like wings, and if I see Randolph or Curry cry one more time to the refs I’m going to loose my mind. If they went to the basket hard then maybe, just maybe they would get a call. . | Posted by
chris
on 11.30.2007 | uh, considering that the knicks are in the east and boston is in the east, that nba championship thing is very much far fetched.and the point wasn’t fixing the knicks, it was just people i wish weren’t associated with the franchise. . | Posted by
I LOVE NEW YORK!
on 11.30.2007 | There is nothing wrong with the knicks. We are fine, everyone has rough nights. All the haters need to shut the fu*k up! Cuz we’ll be poppin bottles at the end of the season when we win the NBA Championship, all yaw’ll gonna be salty . | Posted by
on 11.30.2007 | alright i know they got SMACKED by 45 tonight. But lets give the team till 2morrow at home against the bucks 2 redeem themselves. If they lose, get him outta there . | Posted by
Soreshin
on 11.30.2007 | You missed the point, he is saying that the guys he would like to see leave aren’t the problem, and the only thing playing on a team as bad as the Knicks is going to do is rubbish your game and reputation.... . | Posted by
NYK1987
on 11.29.2007 | Solving the knicks problems doesn’t have anything to do with the people you want to leave the team. Malik Rose never gets playing time and most of your dislikes on the team are at the 3 position. THE KNICKS AS A TEAM HAD 12 ASSISTS TONIGHT. I would like to hear what you have to say about the REAL problem...THE GUARDS! . |
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