Hoops

Fire Mitch Kupchack

Eeesh! NY just got thumped by Charlotte :/

I can't understand why people still refer to Crawford as a PG. Last season he started next to Marbury as their SG averaging 18ppg.

Disregardless of what ambitions Jerry Krause had for Crawford when he brought him in as a rookie, Crawford is purely a 2 guard now.

I am shocked as anyone how quickly Channing Frye has been able to make a contribution to the Knicks. Ad playing for a coach who traditionally has resisted giving minutes to rookies.

David Lee can rebound and hussle, while Nate Robinson has been playing so well it's allowed Marbury to spend time at the 2 guard spot.

Isiaih intended Jerome James to be the Knicks starting centre on opening night. That was before he acquired Eddy Curry from the Bulls. Even then James would have been a suitable backup to the developing Curry.

That ceased to be an option tho when Larry Brown arrived on the scene and decided he had no intention of playing James and told Isiaih to trade him. But of course that is Larry's MO.

Of course Isiaih had to pay big for Eddy, John Paxson wasn't going to let him go for nothing. But Curry has far more potential to be a dominant force in this league than Sweetney.

1. Eddie Curry is 6'11" 285lb and at times is unstoppable. He's only 22 and could one day be a 20-10 centre, which would make the $60m worth it. Only time will tell, though I agree it is a big risk.

2. Last time I checked Van Horn was a bench warmer for the Mavs.

3. Malik Rose was a valuable defensive backup for the Spurs when they gave him his current contract, until they signed Robert Horry and Rose was delegeated to bench warmer. It's possible Isiaih thought he could revive Rose's game in NY. Tho, recently Larry Brown has been starting him at the 3 for his D.

4. Mo Taylor. I can't understand this move. He could provide low post offence off the be bench, but not much else.

Rememebr, Isiaih was being praised as a saviour when he brought Marbury back to his home town. And Crawford has been a solid 2-guard since his arrival.

Sorry, I meant Clippers.

Trust me, the Lakers don't need KG or anyone else of his magnitude to keep on making the Lakers look bad. Kupchack is their best freind in that department.

What frustrates me is that Jackson is one of the best coaches to ever coach the game. But it must be frustrating when Kupchack's incompetence as management is working directly against his brilliance as a coach.

I have to admit, every time Stephen A. Smith chastises Slava's name.. I have to smile :)

I don't see how Danny Ainge is a good GM when the Celtics haven't actually improved since he took over. They were winning when he got there, then they started losing, now they're back to winning again.. but no more games than when get got there 2 years ago. He's a mediocre GM at best.

And why is everyone giving Isiaih a hard time? He inherited an attrocious roster from Scott Layden that had no true C or PG and was over laden with grossly overpaid 2,3 and 4's. How does anyone manage to have a roster that costs over $100m a year and the team actually sucks?

The Knicks roster is now well balanced, with new and old players, and has depth. It is only a matter of time before Larry Brown turns this team around.

The one move I don't blame Kupchack for is the Shaq trade. Shaq demanded to be traded away from the Lakers and owner Jerry Buss was only too happy to satisfy his requests after the way he carried on. Shaq had to go.

But what is the point of keeping dead weight on the roster like Slava Medvedenko and Sasha Vujacic. I don't think either of those guys can play basketball.

Is he still pissed at the Crown Casino?