If you haven’t seen this yet, check out Chris Wilcox’s interview with Bill Ingram for HoopsWorld TV. In the interview, Chris Wilcox (who is wearing his Knicks warm-up gear) talks about his rough season last year. He says that he was not able to get completely comfortable with the Knicks and that he believes that [...]
Alan Hahn notes today that Chris Wilcox is looking for a long term deal and is unlikely to be back with the Knicks next season.
“…Of course, Walsh has to decide what to so with his own free agents. Chris Wilcox’s contract is up and if he’s seeking a lucrative long-term deal, he’s likely gone. Then [...]
Our boy Big C of realknicks.com has a great piece on what he feels it will take in order for the Knicks to be a legit playoff team.
“…Mike D’Antoni’s recent mistakes included starting Quentin Richardson, who sat out the previous game, to bench Wilson Chandler, who scored 27 points against the Orlando Magics and 15 [...]
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playoffs? on March 2nd, 2009
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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 [...]
Mike D’Antoni has tried several different combinations since the trades to try and get a handle on who may work best with who, but I’ve noticed that in the several games since the deals he has not put Chris Wilcox and David Lee together.
And I have no idea why.
Maybe Mike thinks they are identical players [...]
For the record, I give the Wilcox an “NB” for “no brainer,” and the Hughes deal a solid B….
Realgm.com did a nice job on trade day and here’s executive editor Chris Reina’s take on how the Knick deals stacked up.
“…Even though Donnie Walsh didn’t alter or improve their cap situation for 2010, or acquire a [...]
If you ask me I go with:
Duhon
Hughes
Al Harrington
David Lee
Jared Jeffries
Why?
Okay, I’ve felt that the team’s presence starting games could be a little better. With this group, you have 5 capable veterans that are almost legit starters. Not to say the others aren’t, but on paper I’m excited to see this mix. Then my first big [...]