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I'm sure Dallas' frontline (Odom, Marion & Nowitzki) has something to say about that.Best Frontline in the NBA: Melo, Amare, Chandler.
I'm sure Dallas' frontline (Odom, Marion & Nowitzki) has something to say about that.Best Frontline in the NBA: Melo, Amare, Chandler.
Don't get me wrong, the Knicks are a lot better than they were at any point in the last 10 years but realistically speaking, they're still not even what I'd consider a contender in the Eastern conference unless the defensive culture changes. Even if it does, they have enough firepower to get past most teams, but Miami for one is too much for them to handle...cuz even if the pairing of Chandler + Stoudemire is better than Joel Anthony + Bosh, it's not enough to make up for how much better Miami's perimeter is with Wade + Lebron over Melo + Landry Fields. I'd even say the Bulls are gonna be clearly better than the Knicks once they land Rip Hamilton. I see the Knicks taking a step this year, but I don't even see them in the Eastern Conference Finals.
I know you're a Knicks fan but dayumI'm sure Dallas' frontline (Odom, Marion & Nowitzki) has something to say about that.Best Frontline in the NBA: Melo, Amare, Chandler.
Don't get me wrong, the Knicks are a lot better than they were at any point in the last 10 years but realistically speaking, they're still not even what I'd consider a contender in the Eastern conference unless the defensive culture changes. Even if it does, they have enough firepower to get past most teams, but Miami for one is too much for them to handle...cuz even if the pairing of Chandler + Stoudemire is better than Joel Anthony + Bosh, it's not enough to make up for how much better Miami's perimeter is with Wade + Lebron over Melo + Landry Fields. I'd even say the Bulls are gonna be clearly better than the Knicks once they land Rip Hamilton. I see the Knicks taking a step this year, but I don't even see them in the Eastern Conference Finals.
With the Heat I'll give You a pass. But know one thing, the Heats 'combined' talent is really not that impressive. The Heat have REDUNDANT talent and people who do not compliment each other. As great as both wade/lebron are they do not compliment each other. When one has the ball the other is completely useless and lost just look at the Dallas series. As for the Knicks While Amare plays in the post, You have Melo on the Perimeter and You got Chandler in the middle and Douglas raining thress (led the nba in 3 pointers made 2nd half of last season). In Fields You have the perfect role player. Also keep in mind Amare averaged almost 2 blocks this year, and You saw How He swatted Lebron's game winning layup last year. You also have Chandler so the Knicks can really shut down the paint against Wade/Lebron with Chandler/Amare. Still though, I'll semi give You Miami.
As for Chicago I am BAFFLED. For one the Knicks dominated them last year in the season series and they only got stronger. Secondly the Bulls have NO 2nd scorer outside of Rose. Boozer is grossly overpaid and really a role player. He doesn't demand a double team and cannot dominate a game. As long as You pack the paint against Rose and force those other Guys to beat You the Knicks will be straight. I think the Knicks could beat them in like 5 games. The only teams I think are a legit threat are Miami and Boston because of their experience only.
As for the Knicks defensive culture don't forget how huge it is to have a 7'1, freakishly athletic Center who loves playing D, and is a emotional leader. Just like He did in Dallas He will singlehandidly change the culture in NY. Also do NOT forget the possible signing of Crawford. If the Knicks get Him it is GAME OVER.
You hit the nail on the head...that trade was a salary dump and the quality of the trade reminds me of just that, a dump.my team to beat is still Dallas, and now that they got the best sixth man of last year things will only get better for them; my question is though, WTF were the Lakers front office thinking? it wasn't a trade, it was a "dump off"..in a trade you get something, in a dump off you get nothing, why Odom who had the best season ever last year for the Lakers? doesn't make sense at all
Memphis has a better frontline. ZBO, Gasol, Gay
Memphis is my sleeper to win it all this year... esp if young Conley further develops into the floor general
they have depth and other bigs to throw at there, NY doesn't have anything AND they don't got a PGMemphis has a better frontline. ZBO, Gasol, Gay
Memphis is my sleeper to win it all this year... esp if young Conley further develops into the floor general
Chandler is a better defender and rebounder than Gasol. We don't need scoring from the 5.
Amare is better than ZBo.
Melo is miles ahead of Gay.
Try again
It's not thoughYoungfresh,
The gap between Amare-Boozer "Not as big as You think"
Bro, do You know Amare was a MVP favorite for HALF the season with Rose? Do You know He single handidly had the Knicks as the 6th seed even WITHOUT Melo who just joined in the last 2 months of the season? In Amare You have a Guy who can DOMINATE a game straight up.
Amare's Stats 25 8 2 BPG
Boozer's Stats 17 9 0.3 BPG
As for Chandler Vs Forgot dudes name come on Man. Chandler was the ONE Guy that pushed Dallas over the top for a championship. Go check out Chandler's Highlights vs Miami He straight up was a monster on the boards, and in the lane being a detterent for Wade/Lebron/Bosh.
Amare OWNS Boozer
Melo OWNS Dang
Chandler Noah=WASH
Fields>Bogans
Rose OWNS Douglas/Bibby
So thats two owns and a win for the Knicks and just 1 OWN for the Bulls. Knicks in 5.
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