Comments on: TD: The Road Less Traveled

By: itzyung1

itzyung1 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:53:06 +0000

Why would you want another undersized center that can just rebound with bad knees in an up tempo offense or another small forward?
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By: HaS

HaS — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:15:17 +0000

Why would the choice be between Jordan Hill AND Toney Douglas? The Knicks had the 8th pick, they could have had Jennings + another player (maybe Dejaun Blair, Chase Budinger etc.)

There were probably a FEW prospects the Knicks could have selected even AFTER Toney was selected, it might have been fruitful to buy at least ONE more pick in the second round, especially in light of the fact they don’t have a pick in next year’s draft.

By: HaS

HaS — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:07:47 +0000

Arenas? Really? Wow. I like Toney, but I don’t see that level of a player yet.

By: DW2010

DW2010 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:34:13 +0000

Well written and well researched Isa. I hope to read more stories from you.

By: DW2010

DW2010 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:25:01 +0000

Any fan can make bold assessments based on minimal knowledge, strong statements of certainty with “nothin” on the line, short-sighted visions of future player accomplishments and critical analysis couched in false bravado. But you, Bob, have taken this art to majestic heights that few fans, in the history of this great game, have attained. That you can evaluate the level of a player’s future achievement, or lack there of, before their first preseason concludes, while the supposed experts, the men hired to make such decisions, usually take 2 to 3 years to see the light, is truly remarkable. Damn Bob, you’re good! How do you do it?

Having been faithful to the game for so many, many years, yet still able to resist the temptation of gaining any real insight into the sport you love, shows great fortitude. Forsaking a chance to “buy” a championship with the signing of LeBron in favor of building a team the “right” way, proves you’re a man of principle. Fine traits to have.

You did make one mistake, however, when you stated that “anyone coulda done nothin”. Perhaps you had your head stuck in a hole for the past decade. If Layden and Thomas had done “nothin”, shown restraint when “nothin” special was on the market, this franchise would have been in a far, far greater position to compete — for the past decade and the near future as well.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:11:08 +0000

you cant call toney douglas a good point guard yet,he hasnt even played a real NBA game yet.he hasnt shot 35% for gods sake! what da fugg are you guys looking at that tells you hes a good point guard?i understand hes a good defender and maybe KNICKS fans arent used to that

By: itzyung1

itzyung1 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:47:12 +0000

Complaining about him not being in a Knick uniform won’t magically make him a Knick.
Toney is a good PG that will get better in time, J Hill is a talented PF that is young and will also get better in time.
Would you really take Brandon Jennings over J Hill and Toney?
I wouldn’t and I wanted Brandon throughout the whole draft process.

By: HaS

HaS — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:50:55 +0000

“…listens, learns and labors.”

Painful to read.

By: HaS

HaS — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:45:37 +0000

“Brandon Jennings is amphetamine quick and is the eyes of the receiver.

“Guess he isn’t all talk,” one old-timer e-mailed approvingly. No. 10 pick wants to pass, always a positive thing when play-stopper Michael Redd is intended target.

Bucks’ operators are standing by waiting for bids on Luke Ridnour. Of course, Jennings will suffer through the normal irregularities of a high school kid barely boasting one (underutilized) year in Italy. Nevertheless, his 3-point form will improve, as will his coverage because he listens, learns and labors. Would have invigorated Madison Square Garden, but that’s now the job and domain of Jordan Hill.”
via–Peter Vescey

By: jaknicksfan

jaknicksfan — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:58:34 +0000

I Really Like T.Doug a lot. He’s gonna be a very good player down the road and a very good draft pick at 29 for DW, as for Jordan Hill, I think with more minutes and some confidence he will also be good. But only time will tell. And Al Harrington is gonna be Big-time this year!