Comments on: Q&A with a Knicks Fan

By: Max

Max — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:16:43 +0000

It seems New York has put all it’s eggs in one basket. I personally don’t see LeBron ever playing for the Knicks. This 40% quotient seems pulled out of thin-air. If LeBron’s goal is to win multiple championships, then why go to a team in the beginning phases of rebuilding in 2010? Even if it were possible to land both LeBron and Bosh in the 2010 offseason — by acquiring them via free agency, the Knicks would need to have virtually no bench; whatsoever. Now, we’ve seen superstar laden teams before. The Nuggets, the Suns, the Lakers.. The former two were/are complete busts and the Lakers are just coming together – but they have had years to do so and have incredible amounts of talent.

I just don’t see it happening for the Knicks in 2010. More likely than not, that Cavaliers will retain LeBron by making acquisitions in 2009 making them the favorites in the East, over Boston.

By: Wes

Wes — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:28:37 +0000

First and foremost, Knicks fans want the team to clear as much cap space as possible for the FA feast 18 months away. That means, for example, getting Curry healthy and showcasing him (and his 3-year contract) for a 2010 cap enhancing trade.

They are for the most part pleased with the effort of this D’Antonio coached team. They have won games with only 7 men dressed. The fans in NY are sophisticated and appreciate this. Indeed there have been standing ovations at the conclusion of games at the Garden this year. In comparison, they shouted “Fire Isiah” last season. A healthy Danilo and Jeffries would supply needed depth and make a playoff run possible.

As the astute Knicks fan posted here, our expectations from the current roster are modest. But for the first time in a decade there is HOPE for the FUTURE. You have to be a Knicks fan to appreciate how much that means.