Thoughts on Wilcox

by Myles A. Mills on February 28th, 2009 at 4:42 pm

Chris Wilcox has played a combined 30 minutes in four games for the Knicks, and Larry Hughes played 34 alone last night, so the “we have to get the new guys acclimated” argument isn’t viable anymore.  I think the reason Mike D’Antoni isn’t playing Wilcox is because he won’t be resigned this summer, and it’s not worth interrupting whatever chemistry these guys have.  He clearly thinks Jared Jeffries is better which is baffling.  Jeffries is an unexceptional defender and an offensive liability.  At least Wilcox can finish.  Maybe it’s because Jeffries has the versatility to cover up Chris Duhon‘s flaws by guarding point guards.  I think if given the time, Wilcox has the ability to block some shots and I’d take that over Jeffries “shut-down defense on point guards.” We’ll see if Chris gets some more PT as the season progresses but I don’t expect it.  Quentin Richardson, who I’m not sure is even a Knick anymore, got more time last night.  Tommy touched on the combination of Wilcox and Lee, and I’m for atleast seeing it.  The two would rebound like crazy and Duhon would have the ability to run the pick and roll with two extraordinary finishers.  What’s the point of trading Rose for Wilcox when they have the same contract and you play Wilcox almost as little as you did Malik?

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Myles is a sophomore at The Browning School, an all-boys private school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. He's been a Knick fan as long as he can remember, and 02-03 was the last season he could remember in entirety. He hopes to one day see the Knicks in the playoffs. Myles is also fond of the Mets, and follows them vehemently, but his the bulk of his time goes to the Knicks. Myles wants to be a radio hosts on WFAN or ESPN 1050 radio, and he hopes to write for theknicksblog.com for years to come. View all posts by Myles A. Mills →
  • JoeD

    I didn’t realize how Wilcox’s game has fallen. I know its a new system but he is as raw as the day he walked into the NBA. I know Jefferies isn’t great at anything hell he might not be good at all but he blocks more shots then Wilcox.

    What I don’t understand about the Knicks is why are Chandler’s and Gallinari’s minutes not going up. I thought this year was for rebuilding and developing young players. They pretty much scrapped rebuilding for some mythical playoff push. The Knicks should put Q, Hughes, Jefferies and Wilcox out of their misery and let the young players get run. Its about the future not some playoff run which is deteriorating in front of their eyes veteran players or not. They are not making the playoffs, they should let the young guys get max run.