Donnie Walsh and Mike D’Antoni took an important step toward changing the culture of the New York Knicks last week, formally signing free agent point guard Chris Duhon to a two-year contract.
However, it wasn’t the signing of Duhon that will change the Knicks insomuch as it was how he was signed. Since Walsh and D’Antoni’s [...]

“I’ll tell you and I hope I’m not getting ahead of myself, but he’s really good,” D’Antoni said. “Like today, he just goes over to Herb [Williams] and tells him [a player] hasn’t had a shot the last six times up, call something for him. He automatically knows.
“He’s stronger than I thought,” D’Antoni added. “He’s [...]

What we love here is D’Antoni starts Marion as screener on the block, allowing for mid-paint penetration by the guard off the curl. This forces the defense to help middle, and watch as Marion fades to the opposite corner for a wide open three. Replace Marion with Gallinari or Wilson Chandler in this set.

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Surprisingly, a ton of emphasis on defense, however, the Bucks scored 64 points in the first half.
Also, check out a shouting match with Big Chief Triangle.

Marc Berman of the Daily News cites sources that believe Phoenix assistant coaches Bill Webber and Alvin Gentry have been given permission to interview with the Knicks. Mike D’Antoni could finalize these deals as soon as tomorrow. Gentry has spoken to the Suns and there is a chance he could remain as a part of [...]

Greg Hutchins of The Garden Grasp outlines “4 points” that need to be addressed before training camp. He believes a solid number six pick, roster balance, coaching, and the atmosphere of the locker room are essential for the team to move forward.
I agree with Greg on every one of these statements. I believe that points [...]

Alan Hahn of Newsday talks about Eddy Curry’s summer workout regiment at Tim Grover’s Attack Athletics facility in Chicago. Grover’s comment sums up Curry best when he is asked he is capable of being a part of D’Antoni’s run and gun system. “It’s never that he can’t, it’s does he want to?” said Grover. [...]

Marc Berman reports, in what should be viewed as a positive turn of events, that the days of Stephan Marbury dividing the Knicks appear to be over. Team president Donnie Walsh responded to questions about Marbury’s “coach killing” history with “I know one thing. Mike’s not going to be the problem,” Walsh said [...]

Danilo Gallinari got another vote of confidence. This time former St. John’s basketball coach, and current international draft expert at ESPN, Fran Fraschilla gave Marc Berman of the Post a thumbs up. Fraschilla also believes that no point guard will be worth a pick at number six, unless you are talking about combo guard OJ [...]