NYK '14 offseason thread

[flyeed]

why are you so tight about Reggie "Yankyourmeat" Evans?

I never said we should get him now. Just appreciate what he once brought to the table. Before we randomly got Rasheed Wallace, Marcus Camby, Kurt Thomas, and Kenyon Martin on this team in one year, we had a huge void of just never having a single tough dude. And Reggie Evans became the poster child for a dude who can't play ball but had the grit that we were missing during the dark ages.

 

[Hank Scorpio]

Melo probably has the best spin move in the league for any SF going towards the basket.

One good thing about him on defense is he's always been a cheeky stripper of the ball. Quick hands.

This is very true. He did put more effort on the defensive end this year. I imagine what kind of player Melo would be if he played defense full-time. He def has a good eye for the ball. Just look at how he is on the offensive boards.

Son my man really was quick. He slowed down, but damn sure still is deadly.

He still put dudes in the spin cycle relentlessly

Melo has slowed down, but I think he did it purposely. He def plays with a lot more control now moving in the perimeter. That explains why his spin move is so efficient. He knows all about leverage and positioning. Thats why his post up game is as good as it is. It's all about good footwork.

Melo's gotta bring the braids back

Lets not go down this road. Have we all forgot what happened to Amare when he brought the braids back?

 

[redd spyder]

i have braids right now and I dont like the comments u guise are making abt them

 

[Hahahaha]

Cut them off asap

 

[johnnyredstorm]

You guys know of any jobs that are available

Just have some extra time on my hands, looking to do something rewarding and productive with it. Might look into volunteering.

 

[Master Zik]

You guys know of any jobs that are available

Just have some extra time on my hands, looking to do something rewarding and productive with it. Might look into volunteering.

Same here

 

[7thave btn 31stn33rd st]

Blatche is still available.

 

[Air Pope]

Blatche is still available.

Nah

 

[clyde the glide]

id start jr over timmy.  don't think timmy is ready yet defensively

 

[art vandelay]

With the roster as it stands right now, who is y'all's starting 5?

 

[hsalem]

id start jr over timmy.  don't think timmy is ready yet defensively

You wanna bench Timmy and start Shump? Ok

 

[hsalem]

With the roster as it stands right now, who is y'all's starting 5?

Most likely Dalembert

 

[7thave btn 31stn33rd st]

Calderon
JR
Shump
Melo
Bargs

 

[nick.]

Caldo
JR
Shump
Melo
Dalembert

 

[art vandelay]

Calderon
Shump-if he's still around
THJr
Melo
Dalambert

But I would really like it to go down like this

Calderon
Shump
Melo
STAT
Dalembert

 

[johnnyredstorm]

we've got about 1 defender on the roster

 

[clyde the glide]

You wanna bench Timmy and start Shump? Ok

yea id still start shump.  if he plays poor and early plays well id consider swapping them.  i like timmy off the bench, he can bring that energy plus we need jr to be more than a 6th man at this point.  also melo at the 4 makes too much sense to me if we're triangling it up.

 

[itshlittt]

With the roster as it stands right now, who is y'all's starting 5?

Most likely Dalembert

dont think thats what he meant bro

 

[7thave btn 31stn33rd st]

Why would yall start Dalembert over Bargs? Their defensive stats are nearly the same, and you are sacrificing double the points.

 

[8pm at msg]

Why would yall start Dalembert over Bargs? Their defensive stats are nearly the same, and you are sacrificing double the points.

Still gotta pull in some rebounds...Dalembert can do that at a decent rate but he only plays about 20-25 mins a game over the past 6 years. So either him and Bargs or him and another big man like Cole split time at the center spot I guess.

 

[the 718 truth]

We need a center and I don't I like THjr off the bench. He's looked a lot more aggressive from what I've seen so far this summer could be a big spark.

 

[losalmighty]

my starting 5

Il Mago (bargs)
Melo
Early??
Shump
Jose

would love to have Ron at the 3 tho.

 

[njavier03]

This is very true. He did put more effort on the defensive end this year. I imagine what kind of player Melo would be if he played defense full-time. He def has a good eye for the ball. Just look at how he is on the offensive boards.

Melo has slowed down, but I think he did it purposely. He def plays with a lot more control now moving in the perimeter. That explains why his spin move is so efficient. He knows all about leverage and positioning. Thats why his post up game is as good as it is. It's all about good footwork.

cosign 100% i think he knows hes gonna have to slow down a bit in order to have a longer career. kind of like what kobe did. kobes game has been more about technique and footwork the last 3-4 years in order to preserve his health. ironically he missed almost all of last season but if you look at bron, once he slows down, hes pretty much gonna be a non factor because he relies on his athleticism too much. not enough actual offensive skill (puts flame suit on).

yea id still start shump.  if he plays poor and early plays well id consider swapping them.  i like timmy off the bench, he can bring that energy plus we need jr to be more than a 6th man at this point.  also melo at the 4 makes too much sense to me if we're triangling it up.

We need a center and I don't I like THjr off the bench. He's looked a lot more aggressive from what I've seen so far this summer could be a big spark.

id actually rather have thjr come off the bench, so he can get more shots up while melo is resting. defensively, id rather not put him out there for the first 8 or so minutes. you dont want har_en or wade getting hot too early.

 

[Hank Scorpio]

Totally forgot about Cleanthony Early

 

[squatchnt]

And the 7 fter we signed, the other Smith