Comments on: Grade the Knicks

By: Big V

Big V — Tue, 13 May 2008 03:47:01 +0000

Not sure why there was basically no mention of trying to go after Avery Johnson. He would have been perfect, IMO and not to mention, cheaper than D’Antoni seeing as how there wasn’t another team that was looking to make him an offer at the time. Regardless, rather than bash the move, as a Knick fan, I’m going to try and stay positive and hope that this pans out. But I must say that this will definitely be a test for Mike, not having Nash as his extension on the court. Good luck Mike, for all our sakes…..

By: PALakerFan

PALakerFan — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:32:34 +0000

Mark Jackson is the Answer! The question of course is what former pass-only, no defense PG would have failed miserably as a first time coach in NYC. Jackson’s a dip-shit who wouldn’t have improved anything there. If Walsh thinks he’s such a commodity, force D’Antoni to take him on as an assistant.

D’Antoni was the best available.

By: Stiletto

Stiletto — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:53:41 +0000

all u haters out there think one moment of another point guard who went to be coach to save the knicks. mike was the save choice and a good one, can’t u all remember the hype thomas got first when he went to the knicks no hard feelings for jackson but they are to messed up for another expirament

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:45:02 +0000

D’Antoni has only been successful when he’s used the “seven seconds or less” gameplan (i.e. get a good shot up with in 7 seconds on offense). Looking at NYK’s line-up, they have a few players that would rock this style of game (Jamal Crawford, Balkman, and maybe David Lee), but they have too many players that just don’t fit the style (Eddy Curry and Zach Randolph are the obvious examples).

If the Knicks can adjust their line-up to fit D’Antoni’s style, it is a great pick up. But chances are they won’t be able to change too much up and they’ll do pretty poorly next year.

Signing D’Antoni just put a bunch of pressure on Donnie Walsh to rework the Knicks team into something useable. I don’t think Donnie Walsh has the GM chops to deliver (this is the same dude behind the Steve Jackson/Al Harrington for Troy Murphy/Mike Dunleavy trade).

By: fallinup

fallinup — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:41:51 +0000

Jamal Crawford will see a big bump in production if he stays. D’Antoni will have to change up his style considerably if Zach and Eddy stay. We might even have a Steph sighting (who knows, I’m sure Mike and Steph worked with each other in PHX). All in all though, NY will see a major roster overhaul and expect them to make a run at Derrick Rose, no matter the cost.

This is a big gamble for Donnie Walsh and D’Antoni. The NY press is going to be looking for instant results, and I just don’t see it happening unless a ton of roster changes are made.

By: BxBaller

BxBaller — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:25:22 +0000

I’m mad that the job didn’t go to Avery Johnson. He would been a great fit. He could have made them a lot tougher and play some damn defense. Mark would have been a terrible choice. I don’t think that NYC is a good place to start a coaching career, especially in the state that the Knicks are in now. I personally don’t like D’Antoni as coach, but I’m still optimistic that they can make a run for the playoffs next season. They have some pieces that can run the type of offense that he ran in Phx. Starbury, Crawford, Nate, DLee, Chandler, Balkman, & Q are all guys that can run in the open court. Nate, Q, & Jamal are decent enough shooters for Steph to kick it out to. If they use their top 5 pick on a big man that can get up & down the court, I think that they will be fine. Especially in the eastern conference where a 2 teams got into the playoffs under .500.

By: E$

E$ — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:07:06 +0000

Knicks are trash & for Mike D. to get that much $$ is crazy. His resume is not impressive at all, but if he can coach the Knicks out of the cellar it will help. I want to know how long before Knick fans stop showing up for “L’s”

By: subrock

subrock — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:04:24 +0000

if david lee -> kevin mchale
then eddy curry -> shaq
and zach randolph ->charles barkley

haha in your wildest dream buddy. new york will be slightly better, maybe +10 more wins? but that’s the best they’re gonna do with that roster, good luck trying to dump the ridiculous contracts of curry,randolph, and richardson on somebody else.

By: hahns

hahns — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:03:22 +0000

balkman is nowhere near as talented or athletic as marion.

By: doc

doc — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:52:53 +0000

I like the move.The dude can coach and its not like they trying to contend next year anyway.They getting ready for the future.