Lol...what? Amare is explosive, and plays at an all star level. He struggled with Carmelo but that should be resolved with playing time. And the Knicks ARE competitive, and should be with 2 legit allstar forwards playing with Lin, who I think is the real deal.
If they co-exist well enough, the Knicks might have the best frountcourt in the league. Right there with OKC and Memphis.
That's what I've benn trying to tell everyone.
I hope they listen to you.
The Knicks just can't be underestimated or overlooked anymore.
Not only do they have one of the strongest frontcoourts in the NBA, they have one of the best defenders in the paint in Chandler.
Lin is no joke.
This reminds me of when Rondo first appeared.
Everyone thought he was a fluke.
With a front court like Amare and Melo,Lin will strive...not only will his assists go up in time, but When Melo returns, Lin will also have more open looks.
All Lin has to do is work on his turnovers, and Melo will bring some relief for Lin by being the other ball handler.
Now add JR Smith to the equation....Bam, now they have deadly scorers in the front and backcourt that cannot be left unguarded...
And don't forget, Baron Davis when healthy gives them even more depth.
Even the best defense will have a hard time stopping 4 legitimate scorers on the court at the same time.
DON'T FORGET TO MENTION, THAT MELO IS STILL THE BEST SCORER IN THE LEAGUE.
Its really a tough decision on who to double team in there starting lineup when healthy.
The best way would have to be 1 on 1 defense so noone is left open.
BUT, the problem is, if the Bulls face them, they have 3 mismatches if Smith does sign with them.
Melo in reality is better than Deng.
Staudamire in reality is better than Boozer.
Smith is a hell of a lot more athletic,and faster than oldman Rip. Plus can create anywhere on the floor.
And Chandler, hmmmmm :thinking: might be a pretty even matchup with Noah.
And if Lin keeps playin like he is, Rose may have his work cut out for him...But of course Rose obviously wins that matchup...
The knicks are a tougher team than there currant record.
Yes we have better chemistry and more depth for now, but I'm pretty sure the Knicks will improve at least chemistry wise when they get it together....
Now as far as JR Smith is concerned..
I am more upset that he most likely will be a knick than I am with him not being a bull..
Pax should of at least made an attempt to get him to stall new york......I don't care what anyone says on this forum, the reality is that Smith will make the knicks alittle better at the very least...Adds depth to there lineup....
Seriously people, if the playoffs started today, the knicks would be our first round opponant.
I'm not saying it should scare anyone, but guddaym......That won't be no average first rouund for the bulls...They better be at there upmost best, or else the Knicks very possibly have some of the tools in place for an upset.
