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- Thread in 'Sports & Training' Thread starter Started by pr0phecy718,
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- May 8, 2006
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well for starters, whats our identity? are we gonna play pick-up ball every game again? That might work if we had tbe talent but we still dont. We have a bunchof role players.
Also, we dont play any defense. Bringing in larry was a start but thats not gonna change our philosophy. So we're gonna rely on our young, mostlyinexperienced guys to win games offensively. I dont have faith in this team.
- Feb 21, 2005
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Dude hit a couple in practice, most NBA players can do that. Lee didn't even have a 15 foot jumper last year so I would rather see him get that down patfirst.
mateen cleaves
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- May 11, 2008
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anyone got any Danillo highlights? ive always wondered whats the obsession with this guy. i mean its only his 2nd year but he look like nothing special to mebut then again i dont watch knick games so maybe ive missed out. but im sure hes been injured as well from what i know. just want to know whats so good aboutthis guy.
Mister Meaner
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- Mar 24, 2007
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well for starters, whats our identity? are we gonna play pick-up ball every game again? That might work if we had tbe talent but we still dont. We have a bunch of role players.
Also, we dont play any defense. Bringing in larry was a start but thats not gonna change our philosophy. So we're gonna rely on our young, mostly inexperienced guys to win games offensively. I dont have faith in this team.
I thought our identity was determined when D'Antoni was hired as head coach. Defensively? Last season, defense wasn't even on the Knickradar as a concern. However, there are already talks about it, so that in itself is at least a step in the right direction. We actually have players withexperience, but no real leaders. Offensively, I doubt there's a problem. Defensively, that remains to be seen, but it should be interesting to see whatthey plan to do about it.
- Jan 27, 2001
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Much better pic than the PS-type version a couple pages back....
- Aug 2, 2006
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The Knicks used him mostly as a spot up shooter, but if you look at his European highlights think Hedo Turkolugh with better shooting and ballhandling.
Danillo is a ******ed shooter, son is ridiculous, put up unprecedented shooting efficiency numbers in his rookie year.
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wilson chandler
hathat
hathat
- Jan 3, 2008
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gallo was just limited last year..
being a rookie, and being injured.
The fact he was finishing plays above the rim, is great, great news.
I can't wait.
being a rookie, and being injured.
The fact he was finishing plays above the rim, is great, great news.
I can't wait.
- Sep 23, 2004
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I won't get my hopes up for anything this year. Show me some more progression and I'm good.
- Aug 20, 2005
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jees eddy got hurt already.
- Mar 14, 2007
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i disagree.we kept most of our players from last year so they got a year to get accustomed and really know D'antoni's system.the identityis pretty much there already.run and gun and move the ball.for the players that came late via trade and the rookies we just picked up,they get a full trainingcamp to catch up.
D will always be a concern with D'antoni as our headcoach but he's already said the coaching staff is gonna try and put more emphasis on that.i believewe'll be better defensively this year with more skilled big bodies clogging up the middle than last years squad and a years worth of progression from theguards.
and yes,i am an optimist.
- Jul 16, 2002
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[h1]D'Antoni gives Darko free pass for late arrival[/h1]By MARC BERMAN
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Darko Milicic didn't arrive in New York from Serbia till last weekend, missing the entire series of pre-camp workouts. It was thefirst time Milicic had met Mike D'Antoni and Knick officials since the Draft Night trade in June.
On the surface, it was illustrative of Milicic's lack of dedication to his work - something he's been accused of during his underachieving careerthat began as the No. 2 pick in the draft by Detroit.
Yes, Mike D'Antoni wished the 7-foot Milicic had come early to join most of his mates. But he's given him a pass. Through the first two days ofpractice, he has looked to be in shape and figures to be the backup center to David Lee. At least Milicic wasn't on the shelf like center Eddy Curry, whosestrained right calf has put a giant damper on his comeback.
D'Antoni spent most of his career in the Italian League and understood Milicic's reluctance to report earlier. "I've been on the otherend,'' D'Antoni said. "I had to go to Europe. I had 15 grandfathers die, about 3 grandmothers and four aunts. That's what you do whenyou're a foreigner. You want to stay home with the family.''
Milicic's excuse was having a newborn baby boy in July after recently getting married.
"He knows if he'll play well in October, he's going to play,'' D'Antoni said. "You give him leeway. I'd love for him tocome in early but you know what. He's fine. He came in shape and is ready to go. It's more for me, more selfish than anything else. I wanted to see himplay.''
D'Antoni doesn't have major expectations for Milicic, whose been a giant disappointment in stints with Detroit, Orlando and Memphis. D'Antonisaid last week that - who knows - Milicic could turn into "a serial killer.''
But the Knicks actually helped themselves in the trade by getting rid of serial team cancer, Quentin Richardson, who hogged up undeserved minutes the pasttwo seasons and played dreadfully.
"(I like) his skill sets,'' D'Antoni said of Milicic. "Shooting, length, ability to run the floor. All the talent and attributes ofwhat we love. Will that fit in what we do and adapt mentally to what we do, we'll see. We don't know yet. I like what we see so far.''
"We'll try to get the most out of him,'' D'Antoni said. "If it works great, if it doesn't, we'll be fine.''
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Curry underwent treatment on his right calf strain this morning and wasn't seen at Skidmore College. He won't practice tonight either. Whetherhe's able to practice fully again in Camp Saratoga is a big mystery. But there is no truth to the rumor he is legally changing his name to Jerome James
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Darko Milicic didn't arrive in New York from Serbia till last weekend, missing the entire series of pre-camp workouts. It was thefirst time Milicic had met Mike D'Antoni and Knick officials since the Draft Night trade in June.
On the surface, it was illustrative of Milicic's lack of dedication to his work - something he's been accused of during his underachieving careerthat began as the No. 2 pick in the draft by Detroit.
Yes, Mike D'Antoni wished the 7-foot Milicic had come early to join most of his mates. But he's given him a pass. Through the first two days ofpractice, he has looked to be in shape and figures to be the backup center to David Lee. At least Milicic wasn't on the shelf like center Eddy Curry, whosestrained right calf has put a giant damper on his comeback.
D'Antoni spent most of his career in the Italian League and understood Milicic's reluctance to report earlier. "I've been on the otherend,'' D'Antoni said. "I had to go to Europe. I had 15 grandfathers die, about 3 grandmothers and four aunts. That's what you do whenyou're a foreigner. You want to stay home with the family.''
Milicic's excuse was having a newborn baby boy in July after recently getting married.
"He knows if he'll play well in October, he's going to play,'' D'Antoni said. "You give him leeway. I'd love for him tocome in early but you know what. He's fine. He came in shape and is ready to go. It's more for me, more selfish than anything else. I wanted to see himplay.''
D'Antoni doesn't have major expectations for Milicic, whose been a giant disappointment in stints with Detroit, Orlando and Memphis. D'Antonisaid last week that - who knows - Milicic could turn into "a serial killer.''
But the Knicks actually helped themselves in the trade by getting rid of serial team cancer, Quentin Richardson, who hogged up undeserved minutes the pasttwo seasons and played dreadfully.
"(I like) his skill sets,'' D'Antoni said of Milicic. "Shooting, length, ability to run the floor. All the talent and attributes ofwhat we love. Will that fit in what we do and adapt mentally to what we do, we'll see. We don't know yet. I like what we see so far.''
"We'll try to get the most out of him,'' D'Antoni said. "If it works great, if it doesn't, we'll be fine.''
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Curry underwent treatment on his right calf strain this morning and wasn't seen at Skidmore College. He won't practice tonight either. Whetherhe's able to practice fully again in Camp Saratoga is a big mystery. But there is no truth to the rumor he is legally changing his name to Jerome James
- Jul 16, 2002
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But the Knicks actually helped themselves in the trade by getting rid of serial team cancer, Quentin Richardson, who hogged up undeserved minutes the past two seasons and played dreadfully.
then what the hell was Stephon Marbury?
- May 3, 2003
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I predict big things from darko this season. Its either him or jeffries as first bigs off the bench, he's probably already our best shotblocker other thanwilson
- Nov 4, 2003
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Whether he's able to practice fully again in Camp Saratoga is a big mystery. But there is no truth to the rumor he is legally changing his name to JeromeJames
OH SNAP
OH SNAP
- Aug 28, 2003
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Only if D'Antoni could find himself a horse whisperer (in regards to Darko)
cedric ceballos 1995 lakers
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- Jul 1, 2009
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na darkos gonna suck and dissapoint as usual like he's done for the past 6 seasons of his dissapointing carreer.Originally Posted by Woodside718
I predict big things from darko this season. Its either him or jeffries as first bigs off the bench, he's probably already our best shotblocker other than wilson
still i think the knicks will compete for the 8th seed if they stay healthy and continue to improve from last year.
- Dec 7, 2006
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how is that possible?
- May 3, 2003
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Rooster sig...... who has it?
- Mar 14, 2007
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if he gets some minutes he'll do good.it's his contract year so you know he's gonna contribute.he'll prolly have to go back toeurope if he doesn't show anything this year.Originally Posted by Cedric Ceballos 1995 Lakers
na darkos gonna suck and dissapoint as usual like he's done for the past 6 seasons of his dissapointing carreer.Originally Posted by Woodside718
I predict big things from darko this season. Its either him or jeffries as first bigs off the bench, he's probably already our best shotblocker other than wilson
still i think the knicks will compete for the 8th seed if they stay healthy and continue to improve from last year.
- Jan 29, 2007
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i wouldnt mind resigning him fo vets min. if he does well, same with al.
its a bit far to be talking about contracts though
its a bit far to be talking about contracts though
- Apr 12, 2008
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Yeah that was a bit unnecessary.Originally Posted by Proshares
a serial team cancer? Jesus.
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