The 2012 New York Knicks: The Filler Year?

[CMH]

If Melo pouts and D'Antoni gives him the ball to run the offense, I'll have new reason to want D'Antoni fired.

As it is right now, if D'Antoni keeps riding Lin like Secretariat (as he so eloquently put it) then I can't be upset with the coach because at least he saw an opportunity and took it. Is this his saving grace? Perhaps, yes. Do I still think D'Antoni is stubborn as crap? Of course. But, if he has the guy to run his offense then I can't say much. D'Antoni's offense is a beautiful thing when the right guy is running it.

I agree that they will need to figure it out with STAT and Chandler. The bonus is the Knicks have been willing to run pick and rolls to death once Lin took charge. Like Lin said, "We probably ran it over 100 times against [the Wizards]."

So if that's the case, it could boost the offense to know two men capable of playing off the pick and roll can do so effectively. If the defender doesn't slide down for STAT, then Chandler can set up on the other side and see if that works.

And that's not mentioning the potential to give STAT space to take that elbow jumper if teams start following Chandler to the basket after the Pick and Roll. Lin won't need to worry about his jump shot (like Rondo and Boston as Pared points out).

Boston ran a similar set with Perkins and Garnett when both acted as the Pick and Roll screener on the floor. STAT can hit the jumpshot which makes him the Garnett in this situation.

The Knicks don't necessarily have a Ray Allen, but they do have a Paul Pierce in Carmelo Anthony.

I think they'll be fine so long as Lin continues to hold the ball. Melo is gonna have to accept averaging 20 a game instead of 25. But, hey, if he remembers anything, one of his lowest scoring seasons is the same year his team went to the WCF. So...

[Jeffx]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pared

3) If the offense is run through Lin, Melo won't have the ball in his hands to stagger the offense. Is this a good or bad thing? Does Melo get upset when he's not the focal point anymore, even if they are winning? For all the hate on D'Antoni, THIS is how his offense wins games, not with Melo being a black hole.

That's what I'm worried about most, Pared. Amar'e will flourish with Lin, but I don't know about Carmelo. It's on Pringles to get Carmelo to see the light.

[Vast]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jeffx

That's what I'm worried about most, Pared. Amar'e will flourish with Lin, but I don't know about Carmelo. It's on Pringles to get Carmelo to see the light.

**** Carmelo if he wants to ruin what we have right now. These last 3 games were the best Knick games of the year. Why?
Because there's ball movement.
Because the pick and roll is finally back!
Because our offense is flourishing! No more sucky idiotic stagnant offensive possessions.
Chandler is beasting and really providing that interior presence we need.
No more Toney Douglas!! I can't stress this enough. This dude was turning the ball over and chucking at an outrageous pace.
Steve Novak! Why wasn't this dude given more playing time? Guy can give you 19 points in like 12 mins. lol Best outside shooter on the knicks.
And of course JEREMY LIN! We finally have someone that can take care of the basketball and make smart decisions. Dude is all heart. We went from being one of the dumbest bball IQ teams in the league to one of the best. Definitely reminds me of Steve Nash without the outside shot but much better defense. Baron Davis can come back and play back-up, I don't see him starting over Lin.

[DiceMan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Vast

**** Carmelo if he wants to ruin what we have right now. These last 3 games were the best Knick games of the year. Why? Because there's ball movement. Because the pick and roll is finally back! Because our offense is flourishing! No more sucky idiotic stagnant offensive possessions. Chandler is beasting and really providing that interior presence we need. No more Toney Douglas!! I can't stress this enough. This dude was turning the ball over and chucking at an outrageous pace. Steve Novak! Why wasn't this dude given more playing time? Guy can give you 19 points in like 12 mins. lol Best outside shooter on the knicks. And of course JEREMY LIN! We finally have someone that can take care of the basketball and make smart decisions. Dude is all heart. We went from being one of the dumbest bball IQ teams in the league to one of the best. Definitely reminds me of Steve Nash without the outside shot but much better defense. Baron Davis can come back and play back-up, I don't see him starting over Lin.

I can answer the Novak question easily with 2 words...Josh Harrellson (whom I love actually). We all know Pringles likes to keep a tight rotation of 8. That may have to change soon though....

[NYJetsfan]

Lin vs Kobe. Let's go!

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[jb12780]

Jeffries please stop shooting.

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[CMH]

I can't believe what I'm witnessing here.

Most points scored in the first three starts of an NBA career. Lin now owns that stat.

Took the first real challenge of his career, against a big defense, and scored 38.

Outplays Kobe Bryant and leads his team to victory.

How does this happen? How?

And the more he plays, the more I just can't see how you really stop him without getting burned. Teams are already doubling him at the halfcourt line. At the halfcourt line.

If Melo can embrace and STAT keeps moving, I don't know how this team isn't one of the elite teams in the East with this man running point.

[bigfnjoe96]

I knew the kid could play, but never in my wildest dreams would I have thought. I'm just enjoying the ride right now. WOW.....