New York Basketball is Finally Back!

frostno98 · 02-22-11, 12:19 AM

Not sure how two guys that basically play the same the position is going to benefit the Knicks much. Adding Chauncey is probably a bigger addition though.

talnted · 02-22-11, 12:22 AM

chauncey is definitely a bigger addition then melo.....

VegasInsider · 02-22-11, 12:28 AM

Take this to the bank...

The Knicks WILL NOT make it to the Eastern Conference Finals this season or the following three seasons.

Unfortunately for you, Knick fans, you're running into LeBron/Wade in their prime just like you did MJ/Scottie back in the mid-90s. Oh, I forgot about those three future-HOF's in Boston and Freak-of-Nature in Orlando.

It's just not going to happen....sorry Spike.

astrodomer · 02-22-11, 01:14 AM

Knicks wont make the finals but will be a heck of alot better!!!

onetrickpony · 02-22-11, 01:16 AM

maybe if cp3 gets his ass over there then maybe

paco · 02-22-11, 01:17 AM

Knicks will always be......the Knicks

frostno98 · 02-22-11, 01:36 AM

The Knick has been relevant since Patrick Ewing back in 92-93. And I don't count that NBA Finals in 1999 due to the NBA lock down 50 game season.

Landscaper · 02-22-11, 01:39 AM

Knicks will be a force in two years when the get the right people around Melo and Amare.

romecloneout · 02-22-11, 01:40 AM

f the knicks

WileOut · 02-22-11, 01:54 AM

I honestly can't imagine how teams are going to stop them offensively. Defensively they may have gotten worse. Billups was huge in this deal I did not think he would be included to the Knicks. He is still a knock down 3 point threat and thats what they need with 2 dominant creators in amare and carmelo.

Knicks need a lockdown defensive guard and a rebounding, shot blocking center and they are in business.

will2survive · 02-22-11, 02:18 AM

Hell yeah! 2 winning teams

rem sleep · 02-22-11, 03:39 AM

The Knicks still dont play defense and only teams that play halfcourt offense and defense win championships. And the Knicks got older with this trade and lost depth and chemistry. The real winners in this trade are the Nuggets.

Intuitive_Edge · 02-22-11, 03:45 AM

I honestly think they will be overpriced often.

jjgold · 02-22-11, 06:47 AM

Originally posted by VegasInsider

Take this to the bank...

The Knicks WILL NOT make it to the Eastern Conference Finals this season or the following three seasons.

Unfortunately for you, Knick fans, you're running into LeBron/Wade in their prime just like you did MJ/Scottie back in the mid-90s. Oh, I forgot about those three future-HOF's in Boston and Freak-of-Nature in Orlando.

It's just not going to happen....sorry Spike.

Melo and Stoud do not play D

Recipe for disaster

oiler · 02-22-11, 06:49 AM

as little defense they do play should have alot of high scoring games

soli · 02-22-11, 07:52 AM

I would like to see how the bookmakers make the lines for the Knicks in their next few games

jjgold · 02-22-11, 08:10 AM

Knicks might be over valued

zam77 · 02-22-11, 08:17 AM

Loving SJU getting back in the hunt... Mullin has got to be pumped.

MartinBlank · 02-22-11, 08:28 AM

This is why this deal buries the Knicks.

The NBA owners are going down the NFL path. They want a hard salary cap, and they will get it. They will lock it down for a year to get it, and that is pretty much what David Stern guaranteed when he spoke last week.

That will pretty much prevent the Knicks from buying anyone to support Anthony.

The Knicks went from being an average to ----still being an average team. Gallinari and Felton were playing pretty damn well for them.

unusialsusp5 · 02-22-11, 08:34 AM

st. john's playing over their head. will be eliminated by 2nd ncaa tournament game. should go to nit instead to have a chance to win something.

MartinBlank · 02-22-11, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by unusialsusp5

st. john's playing over their head. will be eliminated by 2nd ncaa tournament game. should go to nit instead to have a chance to win something.

Huh?

St John's has beaten 4 top 10 teams. They destroyed #1 Duke, they beat Pitt, Notre Dame, and Georgetown.

No other team has done that this year. Why can't they get on a run and go far in the NCAA's? They have just as much of a shot as any team playing today. They are a senior heavy team, they rebound well, and they play good defense. All things that can carry a team.

If Butler and George Mason can make a Final Four---so can SJU this year.

SamsNCharge99 · 02-22-11, 09:47 AM

Knicks offense improved, not that they needed it, but they also now have a big name player to give the ball at the end of the gm

great job Knickerbockers

james4512 · 02-22-11, 10:05 AM

not sure how you could not love this trade for the knicks? There defense just got 10x better. Gallinari was the worst defender his feet were way too slow. Chauncey plays great D and demands greatness and carmelo is a much improved defender played kobe great last year and almost always guards the opposite teams best player. All the reserves that we got are good defenders, balkman williams carter brewer. And compared to the heat the knicks have a post threat in amare and this will give melo and billups so many open looks WATCH OUT this year

ArcadeFire · 02-22-11, 10:05 AM

St. John's has the most experienced team in the nation, fwiw.

tkim8404 · 02-23-11, 12:26 AM

Knicks will take some time to develop around Amare and Melo but St. John's has a good shot in going deep in the NCAA this year. Everything is there for them and if not they will be a force next season having the 3rd best recruiting class coming in to the 2011-2012 season.

frostno98 · 02-23-11, 11:51 PM

Looks like Knicks basketball looks like the Nuggets and old Suns. All offense, not defense. Looks like the Knicks are going anywhere anytime soon.

tkim8404 · 02-24-11, 12:11 AM

With all the Melo hoopla in NYC seems like Chauncey Billups got lost in translation. he had a good night against the Bucks. St. John's rolls on with another win against Depaul. So far so good for all of NY basketball.

dynamite140 · 02-24-11, 12:13 AM

Knicks are not going to go anywhere