NYK '14 offseason thread

[8pm at msg]

Tim gotta come off the bench. Sparkplugs like him work best that way. Either JR or Shump start or they can split states depending on match ups. We're playing the triangle but are we going small? Do Phil and Fish believe in small ball?

 

[7thave btn 31stn33rd st]

I think Timmy and Early off the bench could be lethal. No pressure on either of them. Just coming in and letting their athleticism flourish.

 

[Hank Scorpio]

Tim gotta come off the bench. Sparkplugs like him work best that way. Either JR or Shump start or they can split states depending on match ups. We're playing the triangle but are we going small? Do Phil and Fish believe in small ball?

I don't think they do. I actually can't remember PJ having a small lineup during his championship runs. He's always liked having bigger players.

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).

Don't know about all that. Lebron is a VERY skilled player. He picks and chooses his shots very well. His athleticism is so good, it almost masks the technical skill he does have.

 

[losalmighty]

we don't have a start SF then. Definitely dont want to see:

Bargs
Stat
Melo
Shump
Jose

 

[Hank Scorpio]

we don't have a start SF then. Definitely dont want to see:

Bargs
Stat
Melo
Shump
Jose

My God! Teams would score 130 on us every night with this lineup.

 

[johnnyredstorm]

Sub Shump for Timmy or JR and that's a fun lineup to use in 2k.

 

[losalmighty]

we don't have a start SF then. Definitely dont want to see:

Bargs
Stat
Melo
Shump
Jose

My God! Teams would score 130 on us every night with this lineup.

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[the 718 truth]

Oh **** I meant I "do" like Tim off the bench. Autocorrect :x I'd still start Shump. I'd like to see if he can live up to his billing this year. I forgot about Jason Smith. A goon off the bench with 6 fouls to give but he's not starting C material either. So I guess it's Bargs?

 

[mrdozo]

Oh **** I meant I "do" like Tim off the bench. Autocorrect :x I'd still start Shump. I'd like to see if he can live up to his billing this year. I forgot about Jason Smith. A goon off the bench with 6 fouls to give but he's not starting C material either. So I guess it's Bargs?

I think Shump started enough games last season to show us what he can do. With that said, he shouldnt start anymore.

Let THJr start.

I wouldnt mind signing Metta for cheap. He looked capable during the 10 minutes he played for us last season. Thanks to SN

 

[nick.]

 

[you go boy]

THIS would be my ideal lineup

jose
jr
melo
stat
dalembert

larkin
thjr (6th man)
shump/early

 

[flyeed]

Hardaway JR needs to start with Melo

Dude needs a consistent shooter to space the floor and the team as a whole needs someone willing to get out on the break that can actually finish. Basically brings facets of what the modern game has evolved to that we'd lack without him.

 

[njavier03]

THIS would be my ideal lineup

jose
jr
melo
stat
dalembert

larkin
thjr (6th man)
shump/early

 

[hsalem]

dont think thats what he meant bro

Haha wow my b


My 5:

Jose
THJR
Melo
Stat
New Smith guy we picked up

 

[flyeed]

For me the only locks should be

Calderon
Hardaway
Melo

The rest I gotta wait on preseason for.

 

[flyeed]

Actually. Hardaway shouldn't even be a lock because of the small possibility JR Smith comes in actually in shape, focused, and ready to play.

A cool lineup to see at a certain point in the game would be something like

Larkin
Hardaway
Shump
Early
STAT

 

[Hank Scorpio]

I think Early needs to get some mins as well.

 

[losalmighty]

i do not want Melo and Stat on at the same time for long stretches. let Stat anchor the second unit.

 

[ballinsam23]

My ideal starting lineup...

Jose
Shump
Melo
Amare
Cole Aldrich

 

[the 718 truth]

i do not want Melo and Stat on at the same time for long stretches. let Stat anchor the second unit.

I totally agree. Stat would be a great asset in that role I believe.

Also I don't buy into Cole Aldrich #kanyeshrug

 

[ballinsam23]

He's our best center. Time will tell

 

[the 718 truth]

He's our best center. Time will tell

Phil take the wheel

 

[donewithjs]

I just pray they find a taker for shump and we keep JR

 

[phamo]

White people are so uptight about everything.

 
c'mon man, this time it has nothing to do with white people, being uptight or any of that

 

[njavier03]

He's our best center. Time will tell

sad but true |I