Eddy Curry ‘Stunned’ That He Isn’t Starting
How is that possible? After hearing from a bunch of reporters that he won’t be in the starting lineup tonight, Eddy Curry admitted to being “stunned” by the news.
“Definitely stunned,” said Curry, “especially being that he didn’t tell me that. I haven’t talked to him. I’m here with him every day, all he has to do is tell me what’s up. So I’m definitely stunned to hear that from you guys, but we’ll see what happens.”
On one hand, it’s hard not to feel bad for Curry. He’s a very nice guy who seems like he’s genuinely hurt right now. But at the same time, this is the NBA. Even if Jerome James can just show up every day and collect a paycheck, Curry can’t just walk in the door and expect to start.
The truth is that he shouldn’t expect to get in the game. He could barely make it up and down the court during the preseason, and Mike D’Antoni was publicly critical of Curry’s physical shape. Maybe Curry doesn’t have TV’s in his house, because he disagrees with Mike on that one too.
When asked about his physical condition, Curry said that he thinks he’s “in pretty good shape.”
I’m sorry Eddy, but you could be the most delusional player in the League.
Source: Newsday
October 29th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
doc says:
We’ll give up Willie Green for Eddy.
October 29th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
@ Dime “I’m sorry Eddy, but you could be the most delusional player in the League”.
I thought that title went to Steph
October 29th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Dime Magazine says:
It’s scary to think that Eddy could be winning that battle right now.
- AK
October 29th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
Knicks are just Dysfunctional
October 29th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Bondzai says:
Actually the article says that he’s stunned that he’s not even in the 8 or 9 man rotation. Starting is not even an option.
October 29th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Andrew Katz says:
Bondzai,
If you head over to Alan Hahn’s original report at Newsday, he uses the word “rotation” when he asks Curry if he’s stunned. But Hahn doesn’t specify whether he means starting rotation or guys-who-play rotation. The headline of Hahn’s piece clears things up though, as it’s titled “Knicks’ Curry Stunned He’s Not Starter.”
- ak
October 29th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Celts Fan says:
I thought the only thing that stunned him was that he still can’t find Boardwalk in the McD’s Monopoly game…
October 29th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
douglalr says:
Is it me or in anyone else “stunned” that Coach Killa Curry thinks he’s owed anything. A team changes it philosophy for you and you give them, perhaps, your worse season ever…you’re under you fourth coach and the only one who defended you, you quit on…wait I take that back, you quit on every one of them except for one who wasn’t fooled by your potential…see out of the rotation.
October 29th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
yallallreadyknow says:
i dont feel bad. eddy curry is fat bag of sh*t with legs. stunned?…are you kidding eddy? you shouldnt even be in the league.
…although….if he aint gonna start/play, thats news he should hear from his head coach first!
October 29th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
TG says:
He said he was “stunned” about how he got the news, not about the fact that he isn’t starting.
October 29th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
sans says:
I don’t think anyone that reads this site is stunned by this…DIME, y’all need to send some e-mails to Curry’s people, get him litterate and able to accept reality. One day reading this, all the jokes we make, mfer will be svelte and sprinting for D’Antoni. Or hanging out at White Castle, killing Slider Eating Records.
October 29th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
gangsta of love says:
If you’re not starting in the preseason, what would make you think you’re the starter in the regular season?
October 29th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
fallinup says:
The second that NY named D’Antoni coach, Eddy shoulda bought a treadmill for his house instead of the cotton candy maker. There’s no excuses for not being in shape when you’re an pro athlete. But if your coach is Mike Friggin D’Antoni, your just plain dumb for not being in shape.
October 29th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Sccob says:
Those are the breaks. He has to take control of his career.
October 29th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Three Stacks says:
Who cares what Eddy Curry thinks? This means David Lee is gonna be a top 10 fantasy center.
October 29th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Sho-Nuff says:
Eddy Curry = fat tub of goo!
Any guesses on the amount of Little Debbie’s boxes in and around his house on a regular basis?
October 29th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Ian says:
if curry grabbed more than 5 boards a game he would start
hes just a lazy fat bitch
October 29th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
dc says:
i’m stunned he thinks he should play, let alone start…athletes can’t afford to be in “pretty good shape”…sorry.
October 29th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
QuEsT??? says:
i saw an interview a couple of weeks ago and he said he was comfortable coming off the bench.
October 29th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
bballinca says:
THis isn’t Nathan’s July 4th hot dog eating contest we are talking about, Eddy. THis is basketball!
October 29th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Big Sia says:
LMAO @ CELTS FAN
Curry jokes will never get old
October 29th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
LakeShow84 says:
Fallinup’s on it..
If they named Mike D’antoni our coach i would hit the track that night and the following morning.. What you think hes going to keep you out there for your great rebounding/outlet skills Eddie??
This man gets out rebounded by GUARDS throughout games and hes played dumb minutes.. Ship em out!
I would the euro league and get down in Israel.. Has anyone ever even seen those women.. DAMN.. even my momma wouldnt be able to get me back in town..