I can blow a big sigh of relief now that its basically a fomality that my Knicks are gonna play some ball in 2011/12. Its been hard for me as a blogger because I want to talk basketball not get into my political views and just stress myself out. I mean I put it in my introduction. True fans want to hear about the game. I'm in a union with my day job and I don't need to sit home or in the toilet at work reading about labor disputes with the NBA. I have a huge opinion on what transpired this summer/fall. I'll leave that to guys that sell papers and talk smack on tv. Basketball is back baby. My new Knicks gear is on back order. Christmas is coming. Fresh gear and fresh season. Santa gets extra cookies this year!
Ok got that outta the way.....
Rumors are spreading, there's rumors a gwon! *in my Greggory Issacs voice*
Chris Paul's agent formally requested a trade to the Knicks. It was immediately shot down by Paul as "just rumors, I can't control that". Its irritating to see these guys react like they are being attacked. Melo did the same thing last year. They know what's going on. Someone is feeding these "sources" with information good enough to put reporters names and reputation on the line and in print for all to see. Let's not forget....Chris Paul started this! He was the one that was talking smack at Carmelo's wedding infront of alot of people. There were reporters present that can confirm his shananagans. So yeah, Chris Paul wants to be a Knick. Will it happen? That's another story.
Can it happen? Absolutely. The Knicks have Chancey Billups contract that is almost equal to Chris Paul's salary wise. It would only take adding Balkman's contract to the deal to make it work on paper. The Hornet's are going to try and fleece the Knicks but the Knicks already gave up all their future picks to Denver. What the Knicks do have is Landry Fields, Toney Douglas and Iman Shumpert. Now would you sell your Knicks soul for Chris Paul? The Knicks as a franchise has gone all in when it comes to selling out just to get star players. Why stop now?
I personally hate Chris Paul's game. I think he trash talks too much during the game. His trash talking gets personal and he screams at the top of his lungs saying all types of things. I saw this myself live at MSG. He's rubbed me the wrong way ever since. I don't even think he's that good as far as passing and creativity. Chris Paul's game is alot like Stephon Marbury's game when he was in his prime. Stop and think and you probably would agree. Paul forces the issue with his dribble and is a shoot first, pass when Im in trouble kind of point guard. Deron Williams in my humble opinion is the guy the Knicks need to try and get....thats if they even need to do that.
The Knicks have an opportunity to solidify their team this year. They need a center and a shooting guard. They have Landry Fields coming off a all rookie season and a rookie in Iman Shumpert that is looking to be something special as a scorer a la Latrell Sprewell at the shooting guard spot. Why not add a center and another vet to solidify things and make a run right now? Chancey Billups is old now, but hes not dead. Derek Harper came to ny old as hell and would have won the finals mvp if the Knicks would have won it in 1994. Steve Nash, Jason Kidd....just bloggin.
Anyway this is my blog...im back, im orange and blue and I know what to do! Write, write, write!!! Go Knicks!!!
Good post! I have to disagree with some of your opinions on Chris Paul though. I'm not a huge fan either, and I absolutely don't want the Knicks to trade all of their assets for him either.
ReplyDeleteHowever, Paul's game isn't like Marbury's. Stephon was definitely a pure scorer, and pass second player. CP3 actually doesn't look to score that much, as you can see by his declining scoring stats. He's a true facilitator, and can make the scrubs on the Hornets look good.
I do agree on D-Will though! I'd rather have him.
If you're interested, I started a Knicks blog of my own called "Knicks Now". Check it out!
Latrell!!!!! Man that would be a dream, you kinda dampened my cp3 dream with that one. I'd still do it though. I refuse to see Lebron and co win it all and think that should have been us
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