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The Bulls would destroy the Knicks. Now if they start adding pieces and emphasize defense then yeah....down the road maybe but even then I don't see Amare and Carmelo changing their spots at this point in their career. (In his defense Carmelo is not a bad defender, just not good IMO)
Destroy is too strong of a word. The Bulls would be favored, but this NYK would still be one of the toughest 6 seeds to come out of the EC in a long time. Not to mention the Knicks are 2-0 vs the Bulls...In both games they were extremely efficent on the offesnive end and this year the Bulls aren't really winning a lot of 120-110 games type games. Would the Knicks score 120 every game, of course not, but they are a talented enough team to make them a first round annoynace.
Yep, I agree with Rosen. I think Melo is overrated since, really, all he does is score. And, I think you can say the same thing about Amare. Who is going to play defense? Heck, I know, who is even going to coach defense? Plus, can the Knicks even afford another top flight player in the coming years?
I know you have to give up something to get something, but I think the Knicks gave up too much depth...
Destroy is too strong of a word. The Bulls would be favored, but this NYK would still be one of the toughest 6 seeds to come out of the EC in a long time. Not to mention the Knicks are 2-0 vs the Bulls...In both games they were extremely efficent on the offesnive end and this year the Bulls aren't really winning a lot of 120-110 games type games. Would the Knicks score 120 every game, of course not, but they are a talented enough team to make them a first round annoynace.
The Knicks shot 16-24 and 12-22 from 3pt range in those games. Suffice to say that if they can do that in the playoffs we will be looking at the next NBA champs.
Annoyance, ok I agree there and yes destroy is too strong of a word.
They won't be a threat to go deep in the playoffs until they replace their pieces.
They won't be a threat to win a championship unless they start playing D.
I guess it depends on the timeframe and definition of "win".
The Knicks were a barely .500 club in the weaker east. They probably won't be a TON better after the trade (short term) but after they re-load some role players (longer term) I think they will be notably better, depends whom they add.
Carmelo is a HECKUVA lot better than the previous 2nd best Knick and you can only get 5 guys on the court at a time. I think they can generally replace the guys they lost but it will take a year or two.
Well, it's about time. I guess it's safe to mention the Knicks are now a playoff contender.
They were already the 6th seed and making the playoffs in the east means you didn't even win half your games.
Personally, I would laugh my butt off if the Knicks struggle with the new arrangement (look at Miami's early woes) because then the NY Media and casual bandwagoners would pitch a fit.
Yep, this echos a lot of what I've been saying but (and for the record I hate the Knicks) I'm more optimistic about their future than he is.
They need more talent and A LOT more defense if they are going to be anything but a 5-8 seed for years in the top heavy east.
It will be interesting to see if Melo and Amare can make the transition.
CP is a very good defender so if they can get him perhaps he can impose his will on the team along with a new coach. In short, this Knicks squad has a long long way to go.
Seems like the Knicks are moving up in the East, but I'm not sure if they are gonna be able to beat the Heat or the C's in a 7 game series.
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