The 2015 New York Knicks: Year 1 of Life "After" Dolan

[ehh]

Phil & Fisher are here and hoping to change the culture of the organization. Melo is still here and here for the long haul, will the Triangle transform his career like it did for MJ and Kobe? Dolan needs to stay far removed from basketball operations. The team should battle for the 7-8th spot in a still decrepit Eastern Conference.

Additions

• Quincy Acy
• Jose Calderon
• Samuel Dalembert
• Cleanthony Early
• Shane Larkin
• Travis Outlaw
• Jason Smith

Guys in camp with a shot

• Langston Galloway
• Orlando Sanchez
• Travis Wear

Subtractions

• Raymond Felton (hooooooooooraaaaaaayyyYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) That will never get old
• Mike Woodson (horrrrrayyyyyyyyYY!!!!!!!!!!))))
• Tyson Chandler
• Shannon Brown
• Kenyon Martin
• Toure Murray
• Jeremy Tyler

Projected Lineup
PG: Calderon/Prigs/Larkin
SG: JR Smith/Timmy/Shump
SF: Melo/Shump/Early/Outlaw
PF: Amare/Bargs/Acy
C: Smith/Dalembert/Aldrich

[NYJets]

Re: The 2015 New York Knicks: Year 1 of Life "After" Dolan

While I don't expect our defense to be good, I'm hoping that a defensive system that actually makes sense will cut down on all the mind bogglingly stupid defensive breakdowns that we saw last year.

Anxious to see the triangle in action, and I'm excited to not have to watch Felton play anymore.

[bigeastbumrush]

Re: The 2015 New York Knicks: Year 1 of Life "After" Dolan

While I don't expect our defense to be good, I'm hoping that a defensive system that actually makes sense will cut down on all the mind bogglingly stupid defensive breakdowns that we saw last year.

Anxious to see the triangle in action, and I'm excited to not have to watch Felton play anymore.

The patented Woody SWITCH.

Have no clue what they'll be like defensively because none of our starters like playing defense. You can only scheme for spots and where guys should be; not intensity. I think we'll be pretty bad TBH.

We may be near the top of the league in assists per game though because of the potential spacing and quick ball movement of the system.

My realistic guess is we finish 40-42 and are battling for the 8th spot.

Hoping we don't make a qualifying offer to Shump. Hasn't done anything to write home about. Package him to a young team.

[NYJets]

Re: The 2015 New York Knicks: Year 1 of Life "After" Dolan

Yea, you're right, as bad as Woody's switching was, it was far from the only problem. Focus and intensity wasn't there at all last year.

I just hope a new scheme, and the focus on fundamentals that supposedly they've had so far in training camp will lead to SOME improvement on that end.

Can't deal with another year of this

[Jeffx]

Re: The 2015 New York Knicks: Year 1 of Life "After" Dolan

Defensively, it was "same ol' Knicks" last night against the Celtics.

I just read Knicks signed D.Mbenga.

[ehh]

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Yep, Melo is still lazy as hell defensively. Early on when he let Olynk go coast-to-coast right past him.... that was just pathetic. Five more years of his ol-lay defense.

[bigeastbumrush]

Re: The 2015 New York Knicks: Year 1 of Life "After" Dolan

Forgot to mention how refreshing it was to watch something other than D'Antoni's predictable screen/roll offense after how many years and 2 head coaches.

The triangle wouldve rendered Tyson completely useless as all he could do was roll to the rim.

Funny despite seeing how we should be moving the ball, Melo still is a black hole when he gets it .

Old dog, old tricks.

[bigeastbumrush]

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Can't overstate how big a difference Calderon is from Felton.

Goodness, it is refreshing.

And for Larkin to earn any minutes, he's going to have to take those 2 foot layups instead of passing it out.

[NYJets]

Re: The 2015 New York Knicks: Year 1 of Life "After" Dolan

Shumpert has looked good these last couple games. Nice to see him cutting and getting to the basket and not just camping out in the corner.

[greenegt]

Re: The 2015 New York Knicks: Year 1 of Life "After" Dolan

While I don't expect our defense to be good, I'm hoping that a defensive system that actually makes sense will cut down on all the mind bogglingly stupid defensive breakdowns that we saw last year.

Anxious to see the triangle in action, and I'm excited to not have to watch Felton play anymore.

Amen and Amen. The hype train has just left the station for me. Let's go!

[Jeffx]

Re: The 2015 New York Knicks: Year 1 of Life "After" Dolan

Shumpert has looked good these last couple games. Nice to see him cutting and getting to the basket and not just camping out in the corner.

I'm one of the few who's glad the Knicks didn't trade Shump. I want to see how he does in a new system with a new coach. For some reason, he was always in Woody's doghouse.

[Hassan Darkside]

Re: The 2015 New York Knicks: Year 1 of Life "After" Dolan

Agreed. I think (hope) the triangle will help Shumpert out because prior to, he always seemed so lost and unsure of his role on offense. The triangle will tell him exactly where to be and what to do when he has the ball. He'll just have to go through that learning process. He'll get his chance to shine, though, because I firmly believe JR Smith will play his way onto the bench. That dude is not ready for structure on offense.

[bigeastbumrush]

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After watch some of the Hornets vs Bulls, it just confirms how far behind we are.

Those guys go after it. On both sides of the floor. Tenacious.

I compare Shump to a guy like Jimmy Butler and Butler is so far ahead of him it's not funny.

We tend to make excuses for Shump because of the system but Shump is just way too inconsistent. He's very active on defense but he doesn't moved the needle on offense.

I don't think we'll even challenge for the 8th seed. Probably 10th.

[bigeastbumrush]

Re: The 2015 New York Knicks: Year 1 of Life "After" Dolan

Guess I'm late to the party and forgot to check for this thread. These damn Jets have been giving me so many headaches smh.

But basically, even with the new system, better PG etc. I still see us at the bottom of the Eastern playoff picture, most likely 8th. So far, some of the "key" players don't look like they get it yet, which is fine for now.

But finishing 8th or anything lower wouldnt make me crazily upset. We actually have our own pick this year and the likes of Myles Turner in a Knicks uniform makes me excited.

In short, I'm predicting 38-40 wins, 8th-9th seed. BTW, I want Travis Wear on this team f*** Outlaw

Problem is this is coming at the expense of Early's development.

I like Wear BTW.

[Jeffx]

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In short, I'm predicting 38-40 wins, 8th-9th seed. BTW, I want Travis Wear on this team f*** Outlaw

Maybe .500 if these clowns make an effort on defense. Last night against Milwaukee the D was spotty at best.