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Eddy Curry (photo. NBA)After Eddy Curry made his brief season debut — a two-minute cameo against the Mavs on Thursday — I wondered what the Knicks were going to do with him. Although the team is hurting for any kind of low-post scoring presence and David Lee desperately needs another rebounder (hell, they’ve been starting Jared Jeffries at center), Curry is simply too big and out of shape to mix with Mike D’Antoni’s system. Now that he’s healthy, would NY play Curry a few minutes here and there just to showcase him for a trade? Would they stick him on the bench to rack up DNP-CD’s? Or would they keep him Marburied and banish him from the sideline as not to cause a distraction?
Turns out they didn’t have to do any of that. After Curry missed the first two-plus months of the season with a sore RIGHT knee, now his LEFT knee is bothering him. Curry didn’t play in Saturday’s blowout loss to the Rockets, and will miss tonight’s game against the Hornets. From the New York Post:
“I don’t think it will be a lingering thing,” Curry said at the morning shootaround at New Orleans Arena. “The swelling’s going down every day. Coming into this road trip, I wanted to get used to playing. It wasn’t meant to be. But I’m not discouraged because I don’t think it’s serious.”
Under which circumstances would Eddy Curry be a useful NBA player? Is there a spot for him on your team?
Source: New York Post
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January 12th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
KoreanBALLA says:
“lose weight, play more.”
January 12th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
dukesman2000 says:
Nothing to see here, folks. Is only Eddy Cury…keep it movin’
January 12th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
gift of gab says:
“swellings going down everyday.” naw man, you just got fat knees.
January 12th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
PWeezy says:
i dont know what happened to him he’s like the same situation as kwame brown could have should have been better but never reached its full potential euroleague or go back to school and get an education with his money
January 12th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
KoreanBALLA says:
He should go to the Heat
January 12th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Coop says:
He could be useful if he lost weight, stayed on a good diet, stayed on a good conditioning program, and went somewhere such as Charlotte or Miami where they play in a halfcourt set and can cover up his flaws.
January 12th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
floRida_evans says:
Somebody please explain to me how he goes from all-star snub to coulda-been in the span of TWO seasons.
January 12th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
floRida_evans says:
Somebody please explain to me how he goes from all-star snub to coulda-been in the span of TWO seasons.Not everybody at once,now.
January 12th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Scott says:
Its still intriguing to me how different Chandler and Curry’s career’s have gone since they were once touted as the Bulls future front court.
Eddy should talk to Baron. nuff said. lol.
January 12th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
dagwaller says:
My hometown team is the Wizards, so technically, he’d be an upgrade. I think that the Mavs should take a look, too, since Dampier couldn’t throw the ball into the ocean, and Dirk would still have room to operate? Defense and rebounding would be an issue.
January 12th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Michorizo says:
Maybe Eddy needs to quit getting down on his knees or get some knee pads.
January 12th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
control says:
Funny quote from Eddieboy “But I’m not discouraged” Of course he ain’t discouraged…he’s getting paid millions of fucking dollars to sit on the bench pounding fried cheese dipped in ranch sauce. I sure as hell wouldn’t be discouraged in that situation. Maybe if he tried to get his weight down to “only” 350lbs he might be able to get up without swelling his knees up.
I wonder if this clown flies with the team on away games, or if they just airlift him with a transport helicopter like a piece of livestock?
January 12th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Austin Burton says:
@control — 350? Come on, Curry is clearly listed at 285 on his NBA.com bio.
January 12th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Ashlov says:
Curry and rebounding go together like Richard Simmons and a Three 6 Mafia video.
January 12th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
dapro says:
no work ethic
He made it to this point in his career without putting forth any effort
When he was here in Chicago he showed glimpses of promise but the contract killed any chance of his game improving
You can’t give a kid the keys to a cadillac for c and d grades
January 12th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Tha Boddy says:
Yeah imma hometown Wizards fan 2 and he would be nice…McGee needs one more year to take over but Curry could be useful as a future trade chip
January 12th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
mavs all the way says:
he should go to lakers or utah. you know, with coaches who can discipline him. or to tel aviv maybe
January 12th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Zen Master says:
Even though he’s looking like Fat Burgers employee of the month. The man can score in the post which a lot of teams can use. Teams like The Heat, Nets, Bobcats, Bulls, Indy and Sac Town could all use a back to the basket scorer like Eddy. Problem is his lack of rebounding and D so preferably a team with a solid PF would be a great home for Curry.
January 12th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
CitizenB says:
Yeah, they tried to showcase him and then offer him to the HEAT for Marion……..we laughed.
January 12th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Ashlov says:
If Curry didn’t have such a shitty contract, a lot more teams would take him on in the blink of an eye. But if I’m a team with money to spend in 2010, why the hell would I clog up my cap space for Curry?
January 12th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
CitizenB says:
Does that say “I’m never full” around his neck?
January 12th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Lee says:
The Clippers seem to be collecting center !!
January 12th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Big North says:
Stanley Roberts 2k9 for those who know… And while he’s getting paid just because the sky is blue or the sun is shining, i’m in this here cubicle. “This can’t be life!” LOL
January 12th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
George W Kush Sr says:
This is just stupid, why dont they stick him on a bike with no resistance, no hard push, but he burns easy calories and is still working his stamina somewhat?
If being overweight is a problem for you, and your in the NBA, get is shape fat ass!
This is so stupid, at least Starbury’s in great shape, this fucker’s getting more and more useless
January 12th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Sanpitch says:
Holy hell these are some of the funniest posts!
The first 3 posts had me rollin’. Keep up the Curry bashing, it’s funny stuff.
January 12th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Kobaybay says:
Under which circumstances would Eddy Curry be a useful NBA player? Is there a spot for him on your team?
The only circumstance would be at the All Star Game’s buffet/hot dog eating challenge. He’d be eating plates of food like he used to get rebounds.
January 12th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Soda says:
Won’t matter if he stays in NY or goes elsewhere. His career is done. I really can’t see anyone taking a chance on him. Too pricey of a risk.
January 12th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
Big North says:
If E-City (Entire City, I’m sure) wanna pig out, why not just hook up with this guy as a personal trainer, check out how skinny he is and I’m sure he’ll eat Curry under the table? Either that or switch sports
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takeru_Kobayashi
January 12th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
K Dizzle says:
LOL @ post 21
January 12th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
control says:
AB
You serious? There is no way that guy is only 285lbs. He MIGHT have been 285lbs with Chitown, but he’s pushin at least 350lbs right now. There are woman I work with that are 300lbs, and they don’t even look as fat as he does…not to mention they are 5′4, not 7′1.
January 12th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
control says:
I wonder if the Knicks pickup Curry’s food tabs, or if he has to. If he is, he might be broker than MCHammer in two or three years.
I don’t know why the Knicks don’t toss em on Celeb Fit Club during the off season. Or maybe get him and Jerome James on a Biggest Loser couples run.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Amar says:
curry has more problems now, with his driver sueing him for sexual harassment
January 13th, 2009 at 12:03 am
Optimus Prizime says:
He’s either soliciting gay sex from a stranger or soliciting Baconators from Wendy’s. He doesnt know who the Knicks are playing next but he def knows that he’s getting an Angry Whopper as soon as he jelly-rolls out of bed in the morning
January 13th, 2009 at 1:00 am
the Heckler says:
**** BREAKING NEWS ****
EDDY CURRY IN A SEX LAWSUIT…..and there is a crazy ass catch. read link:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/01122009/news/regionalnews/knicks_sex_scandal_shock_149861.htm
January 13th, 2009 at 1:47 am
Jah says:
This man is a millionaire, right? Well…here are some thoughts:
- hire a financial planner & public relations rep.
- hire a nutritionist
- hire a personal trainer
With the the first…manage your funds to make sure you stay rich (because it doesn’t look like you’re a hot commodity at the moment).
With the second, master your diet to maximize muscle gain and fat loss.
With the third, exercise your butt off — lower your body fat percentage, gain muscle MASS.
January 13th, 2009 at 6:18 am
D.Michael Lee says:
Eddy is Trapped in the Closet…
January 13th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Big V says:
If he’s in decent shape, there’s no question that he adds value on the offensive side of the ball for any team in the L.