Knicks Get Melo: Did they give up too much?

[Cannon Shell]

The league could contract a few teams simply because there are markets that arent supporting their teams. But there are more good-great players in the league now than there was 10 years ago. And don't forget that almost every potential impact player is coming into the league as a teenager now, not as a 21 year old with 3 years of college experience.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

The league could contract a few teams simply because there are markets that arent supporting their teams. But there are more good-great players in the league now than there was 10 years ago. And don't forget that almost every potential impact player is coming into the league as a teenager now, not as a 21 year old with 3 years of college experience.

I would agree with both points but there are guys in the league now that wouldn't be in the league 10 years ago. There are some really bad players and stiffs that make it because the overall talent level has declined and the league is watered down with the extra teams.

[clyde]

Ladies and gentlemen,do not be disturbed.



It's not rocket science.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

I would agree with both points but there are guys in the league now that wouldn't be in the league 10 years ago. There are some really bad players and stiffs that make it because the overall talent level has declined and the league is watered down with the extra teams.

True enough though no one seems to mind watching NCAA basketball which is dramatically worse because those same players who should be developing in college are riding the pine in the NBA

[MISTERGEE]

was arroyo the facilitator when they won 22 in a row?

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by MISTERGEE

was arroyo the facilitator when they won 22 in a row?

They didn't win 22 in a row although they were close. They won 22-23 with only a loss to Dallas in the middle between the end of nov into the beginning of january. Arroyo started but chalmers would get the end of the game minutes. Arroyo plays no defense.

The only team they beat during this run was LA during a period of time LA was playing awful.

[clyde]

As you can see...Arroyo was,in fact, the facilitator.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

They didn't win 22 in a row although they were close. They won 22-23 with only a loss to Dallas in the middle between the end of nov into the beginning of january. Arroyo started but chalmers would get the end of the game minutes. Arroyo plays no defense.

The only team they beat during this run was LA during a period of time LA was playing awful.

Arroyo versus Chalmers....

another situation where there is no winner, only a loser.

[King Glorious]

Word is that Miami could be adding Mike Bibby (almost a done deal) and Troy Murphy this week.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

Word is that Miami could be adding Mike Bibby (almost a done deal) and Troy Murphy this week.

Wasn't the trade deadline last week?

[GPK]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Wasn't the trade deadline last week?

Pretty sure they can pick players up off waivers through tomorrow?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Wasn't the trade deadline last week?

They are being bought out by the teams they were traded for. In simple terms they pay them to go way so they can use their salary number which gives them greater cap space moving forward. Once they clear waivers they are free to sign with any team for I believe a pro-rated amount of the league min.

That being said the 2011 versions of Bibby and Murphy are't huge upgrades though they are capable NBA vets who may be able to contribute something in limited minutes.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by MISTERGEE

was arroyo the facilitator when they won 22 in a row?

No he was Carlos Arroyo, cheap help because they need to bodies to fill the roster. He is averaging 3 assists in 22 minutes a game this year. (that is not good btw)