Who’s Zooming Who?
by Guichard Cadet
The New York Knicks are 0-3 after Sunday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors. It is also quite evident they are confused and running scared like the gang that shot Cyrus. For those unfamiliar with the cult classic flick (The Warriors) from 1979, understand that the Knicks are heading to the west coast for a six-game road trip. By the time they come home, it might get uglier than it currently has.
I know it sounds kind of premature to proclaim this season in peril but teams that start with such a record rarely finish at .500 or better. This pattern seems to be one that coach Larry Brown has often followed while stitching together a team, and he has had mixed results. This year’s slow start has shown how sides have been picked with most media taking Larry Brown’s side, and begs the question: Who’s Zooming Who?
Brown is a great X and O’s coach but I often myself playing devil’s advocate to those who deify him. For example: why has he handcuffed our guards to the point they have become totally ineffective offensively. It is like a boxing match where your corner only allows you to block and counterpunch but never attack. If you don't get knocked out, you will surely lose in points.
Second, what young NBA player has he developed to All-Star level? You cannot count ones who would have been regardless of his presence. Such luminaries include Danny Manning, David Robinson, and Allen Iverson.
Could there be a mid-point that has this team winning this year as their balanced roster with depth at every position dictates?
The New York Knicks are 0-3 after Sunday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors. It is also quite evident they are confused and running scared like the gang that shot Cyrus. For those unfamiliar with the cult classic flick (The Warriors) from 1979, understand that the Knicks are heading to the west coast for a six-game road trip. By the time they come home, it might get uglier than it currently has.
I know it sounds kind of premature to proclaim this season in peril but teams that start with such a record rarely finish at .500 or better. This pattern seems to be one that coach Larry Brown has often followed while stitching together a team, and he has had mixed results. This year’s slow start has shown how sides have been picked with most media taking Larry Brown’s side, and begs the question: Who’s Zooming Who?
Brown is a great X and O’s coach but I often myself playing devil’s advocate to those who deify him. For example: why has he handcuffed our guards to the point they have become totally ineffective offensively. It is like a boxing match where your corner only allows you to block and counterpunch but never attack. If you don't get knocked out, you will surely lose in points.
Second, what young NBA player has he developed to All-Star level? You cannot count ones who would have been regardless of his presence. Such luminaries include Danny Manning, David Robinson, and Allen Iverson.
Could there be a mid-point that has this team winning this year as their balanced roster with depth at every position dictates?
posted by Guichard Cadet @ 1:39 PM
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