New York Knick Thoughts after Loss to Sacramento Kings

Bad loss once again...How much do we Knick fans need to endure?  Anyway, here are some thoughts, questions, and observations after fourteen games...

What a starting lineup!  Duhon and Chandler both can’t shoot straight.  Can you afford to have two starters who can’t shoot starting games?  Since it doesn't seem that Douglas is ready to start at the point, we don't have much of a choice but starting Duhon.  Robinson is too turnover prone, and just makes too many mistakes to start. 

So we need to start someone other than Chandler.  How about Harrington?  He can score.  Maybe if he starts and there are other scoring options on the floor, he won't press as much and maybe get fewer turnovers. 

Why is it that we can have someone as quick as Robinson get beaten consistently by guards driving to the basket?  Will he ever play defense?  He is not as turnover prone as in his earlier years, but still doesn't get it.  Brings some energy and scoring to the game, but will never be more than a role player.  Glad they didn't sign him to a long term contract.

Please...dump Jeffries. Not sure why anyone is enamored with this guy.  He couldn't hit a shot if his life depended on it.  I see him standing behind the three point line during the game and I wince.  He can’t shoot and should be closer to the basket.  Get a rebound, block a shot.  His most consistent offensive move is charging.  

How about having Gallinardi post up every once in a while?  He's big enough...He can consistently hit threes and they should get him open at least five times a game. 

I like David Lee, good consistent player who always gives effort.  He has improved since he came in the league.  Would help if he could more consistently hit an open jumper.  Still can not post up, nor can he play consistent defense and gets burned allot.  Definitely not a superstar and should never get paid like one...(10 mil a year for five years?)  Should keep him around at five or six a year for five years.)

If they want more defense and rebounding, they should play Hill more.  He looks like he has the ability.  It looks more and more than this will be a waste of a year.  Might as well try to develop him and see what he's got. 

Same for Douglas.  He has some ability.  He may not be as explosive as Robinson, but makes fewer mistakes and can play better defense.

Duhon is definitely a sub.  Played well last year which gave us hope. Unfortunately, he has regressed.  If he played good defense and had three dominant offense starters, it might work.  Otherwise, I would let him go.

Larry Hughes?  Good one game, bad the next.  He scored two points? He can play good defense when he wants...but apparently only wants to in some games.  I would not resign him.