Comments on: The Status of Anthony Roberson http://www.theknicksblog.com/2009/01/08/the-status-of-anthony-roberson/ The One-Stop Shop for Hopeful Knick Fans Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:30:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: craigamus83 http://www.theknicksblog.com/2009/01/08/the-status-of-anthony-roberson/#comment-17102 craigamus83 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:11:22 +0000 http://www.theknicksblog.com/?p=3717#comment-17102 The Knicks signed the wrong player this summer league. They should've signed Von Wafer. He's playing well for the Rockets right now. The Knicks signed the wrong player this summer league. They should’ve signed Von Wafer. He’s playing well for the Rockets right now.

]]> By: JF1 http://www.theknicksblog.com/2009/01/08/the-status-of-anthony-roberson/#comment-17084 JF1 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:31:12 +0000 http://www.theknicksblog.com/?p=3717#comment-17084 Personally, I dont mind Roberson. I know most people dislike him because he basically took Ewing jr's spot, and hasnt been consistent. I understand he is getting payed to play, and should be hitting his shots. However, what do you expect from a guy who gets spot minutes once every two weeks. Lets face it, Roberson is not here to play significant minutes. There are guys like this on ever team. They are known as the 12th/15 man, however you want to look at it. Yes, if we had a more seasoned guard, I am sure he would be more of a part of the rotation than Roberson. Despite taking up a roster spot, Anthony only benefits the team in my opinion. First off, during time outs, you see this guy running out to congratulate his teammates, check to see if an injured teammate is alright, and cheers on the team in close games. As far as im concerned, he is a great guy to have as far as team chemistry goes. Yes I would rather see a guy that D'Antoni would trust to play more minutes, but Roberson put on a show in summer league, and Walsh thought he would be a perfect fit for this team, a shooter. He did show some signs of being decent in the one game this year where he got significant minutes (19 points on 50% shooting, with 4 assists, and 3 steals). As of now, you call Roberson a bust, but I still see some potential in him. He's still young, can shoot the ball (just hasn't with the Knicks), and has shown signs of being a decent defender. If the time comes that we can use him as a chip to acquire another player, then by all means, do it. I just think it's unfair for some people to continually criticize him, when he is not here to play significant minutes, and really hasnt. Personally, I dont mind Roberson. I know most people dislike him because he basically took Ewing jr’s spot, and hasnt been consistent. I understand he is getting payed to play, and should be hitting his shots. However, what do you expect from a guy who gets spot minutes once every two weeks. Lets face it, Roberson is not here to play significant minutes. There are guys like this on ever team. They are known as the 12th/15 man, however you want to look at it. Yes, if we had a more seasoned guard, I am sure he would be more of a part of the rotation than Roberson.

Despite taking up a roster spot, Anthony only benefits the team in my opinion. First off, during time outs, you see this guy running out to congratulate his teammates, check to see if an injured teammate is alright, and cheers on the team in close games. As far as im concerned, he is a great guy to have as far as team chemistry goes.

Yes I would rather see a guy that D’Antoni would trust to play more minutes, but Roberson put on a show in summer league, and Walsh thought he would be a perfect fit for this team, a shooter. He did show some signs of being decent in the one game this year where he got significant minutes (19 points on 50% shooting, with 4 assists, and 3 steals).

As of now, you call Roberson a bust, but I still see some potential in him. He’s still young, can shoot the ball (just hasn’t with the Knicks), and has shown signs of being a decent defender. If the time comes that we can use him as a chip to acquire another player, then by all means, do it. I just think it’s unfair for some people to continually criticize him, when he is not here to play significant minutes, and really hasnt.

]]> By: myknicks http://www.theknicksblog.com/2009/01/08/the-status-of-anthony-roberson/#comment-17080 myknicks Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:12:31 +0000 http://www.theknicksblog.com/?p=3717#comment-17080 what will do knicks do if chris duhon is out for the season with an injury tomorrow or anytime soon? play nate at point? we all know roberson cant lead this team or play PG position. I love what donnie walsh did clearing cap space for the future but we're talking about the knicks here... Big market team, loyal fans and any player would love to play for the knicks. Knicks need some tips from the yankees. I know its bad business practice to just release players but this is NY and we have no patience for players like Jerome James, Anthony Roberson, Maik Rose and Stephon Marbury. Note to walsh! if you cant trade them, just get rid of them already. its no brainer that those 4 players have no trade value even if they have expiring contracts. they just have bad rep. even the elementry kids know these facts. As much i hate curry and his never conditioned body, at least he has trade value. get rid of those 4 players i mentioned above and go sign houston for goodness sake and we'll be better off! what will do knicks do if chris duhon is out for the season with an injury tomorrow or anytime soon? play nate at point? we all know roberson cant lead this team or play PG position.

I love what donnie walsh did clearing cap space for the future but we’re talking about the knicks here… Big market team, loyal fans and any player would love to play for the knicks.

Knicks need some tips from the yankees. I know its bad business practice to just release players but this is NY and we have no patience for players like Jerome James, Anthony Roberson, Maik Rose and Stephon Marbury.

Note to walsh! if you cant trade them, just get rid of them already. its no brainer that those 4 players have no trade value even if they have expiring contracts. they just have bad rep. even the elementry kids know these facts.

As much i hate curry and his never conditioned body, at least he has trade value. get rid of those 4 players i mentioned above and go sign houston for goodness sake and we’ll be better off!

]]> By: JR http://www.theknicksblog.com/2009/01/08/the-status-of-anthony-roberson/#comment-17071 JR Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:41:16 +0000 http://www.theknicksblog.com/?p=3717#comment-17071 i agree with both of u...and i agree about jerome james too but with his salary walsh will never cut him. i just feel that if they can finally clear mobleys roster spot and cut roberson then they can sign ewing jr (who probably won't contribute much more except for his name but hey, he works hard too right) and more importantly try and work a 2-1 with marbury. i agree with both of u…and i agree about jerome james too but with his salary walsh will never cut him. i just feel that if they can finally clear mobleys roster spot and cut roberson then they can sign ewing jr (who probably won’t contribute much more except for his name but hey, he works hard too right) and more importantly try and work a 2-1 with marbury.

]]> By: Myles A. Mills http://www.theknicksblog.com/2009/01/08/the-status-of-anthony-roberson/#comment-17069 Myles A. Mills Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:38:34 +0000 http://www.theknicksblog.com/?p=3717#comment-17069 Good read, Chris. It wasn't a good move, but it's kind of indifferent to me. Curry back tonight Good read, Chris.

It wasn’t a good move, but it’s kind of indifferent to me. Curry back tonight

]]> By: greatman42001 http://www.theknicksblog.com/2009/01/08/the-status-of-anthony-roberson/#comment-17066 greatman42001 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:33:04 +0000 http://www.theknicksblog.com/?p=3717#comment-17066 Frankman, Roberson does not hit a jump shot... point taken.... he does not play great D.... point taken.... he is not an overall good basketball player.... point taken. But thats better than Steph who does not take any jump shot b/c he refuses to play... does not play any D because he refuses to play.... and refuses to show that he isn't a good basketball player because he refuses to play. I'm not saying Roberson deserves to be on an NBA roster but come on if they are going to cut someone its gotta be Steph, you can't justify cutting someone who atleast shows up to earn his pay check over someone that does not. Wouldn't you be pissed if you went to work tried your best and got fired over someone that never showed up to work called in sick everyday and got paid and crap load more then you? Frankman, Roberson does not hit a jump shot… point taken…. he does not play great D…. point taken…. he is not an overall good basketball player…. point taken. But thats better than Steph who does not take any jump shot b/c he refuses to play… does not play any D because he refuses to play…. and refuses to show that he isn’t a good basketball player because he refuses to play.
I’m not saying Roberson deserves to be on an NBA roster but come on if they are going to cut someone its gotta be Steph, you can’t justify cutting someone who atleast shows up to earn his pay check over someone that does not. Wouldn’t you be pissed if you went to work tried your best and got fired over someone that never showed up to work called in sick everyday and got paid and crap load more then you?

]]> By: Chris Alvino http://www.theknicksblog.com/2009/01/08/the-status-of-anthony-roberson/#comment-17065 Chris Alvino Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:26:39 +0000 http://www.theknicksblog.com/?p=3717#comment-17065 Greatman- It is also easy to cut the guy that makes relatively no money as well. That's the only reason why he is singled out. I root for the guy every time he takes the floor. I want to see him go out and knock down his threes. But he does not always do that. I would love for Walsh to cut some of the other dead weight, such as Jerome James, but that will not happen. But the contract is the reason why he is the most realistic to be cut to create a spot. If it means anything, Roberson will probably not be cut by Walsh. The only roster spots to look forward to are Mobley's and maybe Steph's. Greatman- It is also easy to cut the guy that makes relatively no money as well. That’s the only reason why he is singled out.

I root for the guy every time he takes the floor. I want to see him go out and knock down his threes. But he does not always do that.

I would love for Walsh to cut some of the other dead weight, such as Jerome James, but that will not happen.

But the contract is the reason why he is the most realistic to be cut to create a spot.

If it means anything, Roberson will probably not be cut by Walsh. The only roster spots to look forward to are Mobley’s and maybe Steph’s.

]]> By: JR http://www.theknicksblog.com/2009/01/08/the-status-of-anthony-roberson/#comment-17056 JR Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:09:11 +0000 http://www.theknicksblog.com/?p=3717#comment-17056 I hate this he benefits the team in other ways bs. A player working hard doesn't help if he isnt talented. there are thousands of guys who can hit an open jump shot and are willing to work hard but they are fans and not players for a reason. Roberson works hard and is a good guy, unfortunately we are talking about a professional sports team, not little league. the fact is that an empty roster spot is more valuable to the knicks then Roberson, no matter how nice of a guy he is. I hate this he benefits the team in other ways bs. A player working hard doesn’t help if he isnt talented. there are thousands of guys who can hit an open jump shot and are willing to work hard but they are fans and not players for a reason.

Roberson works hard and is a good guy, unfortunately we are talking about a professional sports team, not little league. the fact is that an empty roster spot is more valuable to the knicks then Roberson, no matter how nice of a guy he is.

]]> By: The Frankman http://www.theknicksblog.com/2009/01/08/the-status-of-anthony-roberson/#comment-17051 The Frankman Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:54:10 +0000 http://www.theknicksblog.com/?p=3717#comment-17051 But it's FAR EASIER to cut the player who can't hit a jumper to save his life, has no defensive presence, and makes Tim Thomas look like a stopper on D. But hey, if you like guys who try in practice maybe we can sign Brian Cardinal! Hey Darko Milicic is available too! Even better, let's sign Nathan Scott from One Tree Hill, he trains super hard!!! Regarding his role in practice, Allan Houston is a better shooter now than Roberson ever will be, and no one can question his training. I'd rather have H20 over Roberson. ... anyway cut Roberson, sign Ewing Jr. and I guess it's time to look at Earl Watson (although I feel the Rose contract is more valuable). But it’s FAR EASIER to cut the player who can’t hit a jumper to save his life, has no defensive presence, and makes Tim Thomas look like a stopper on D. But hey, if you like guys who try in practice maybe we can sign Brian Cardinal! Hey Darko Milicic is available too! Even better, let’s sign Nathan Scott from One Tree Hill, he trains super hard!!!

Regarding his role in practice, Allan Houston is a better shooter now than Roberson ever will be, and no one can question his training. I’d rather have H20 over Roberson.

… anyway cut Roberson, sign Ewing Jr. and I guess it’s time to look at Earl Watson (although I feel the Rose contract is more valuable).

]]> By: JoJo English deserved it http://www.theknicksblog.com/2009/01/08/the-status-of-anthony-roberson/#comment-17049 JoJo English deserved it Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:49:37 +0000 http://www.theknicksblog.com/?p=3717#comment-17049 I agree with the post above. I think his greatest contributions are not seen during games. Statements like "he is nothing but a practice player" are nothing but reasons keep him around. If he shoots like and all-star in practice, then he operates as a valuable teaching tool to the players who are actually on the floor during games. When Roberson is nailing J's in your face in practice because you are slow in your defensive rotations, then you're going to learn to make your rotations faster because you better believe guys like Joe Johnson or Ray Allen WILL make those shots during games. You keep a guy like that around. He makes everyone better by his good character and his work ethic in practice. I agree with the post above. I think his greatest contributions are not seen during games. Statements like “he is nothing but a practice player” are nothing but reasons keep him around. If he shoots like and all-star in practice, then he operates as a valuable teaching tool to the players who are actually on the floor during games. When Roberson is nailing J’s in your face in practice because you are slow in your defensive rotations, then you’re going to learn to make your rotations faster because you better believe guys like Joe Johnson or Ray Allen WILL make those shots during games. You keep a guy like that around. He makes everyone better by his good character and his work ethic in practice.

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