2009 NBA Draft (KnicksFanatics Live Blogging Event 06/25/2009 @ 7:15pm)
JOIN US TONIGHT, ENTER HERE
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Related Posts
Fanatics Pre-Draft Scouting Report: Tyreke Evans
Fanatics Pre-Draft Scouting Report: Gerald Henderson
Walsh Speaks On Upcoming Draft
Fanatics Pre-Draft Scouting Report: Ricky Rubio
And With The Eighth Pick, The New York Knicks Select. . .
Fanatics Pre-draft Scouting Report: Jrue Holiday
Is Brandon Jennings Playing Media (and Us) With Rubio Diss?
Fanatics Pre-draft Scouting Report Eric Maynor
Fanatics Pre-draft Scouting Report Brandon Jennings
Fanatics Pre-draft Scouting Report Demar Derozan
Fanatics Pre-draft Scouting Report Series Stephen Curry
16 Comments »
Leave a Reply
About
2010, A CAP SPACE ODYSSEY
Welcome to the new home of Knicks Fanatics, the best independent Knicks basketball blog for fiery and usually intelligent fellowship. Here you will find avid Knicks fans able and willing to defend divergent, convergent, emergent and subversive viewpoints. Through hard times and great times, our Knicks are our bond. Hop a squat and get comfy for 2010 is on its way, whatever the hell that might mean to you. And while you wait for that day (you’ll know it, when if you see it) feel free to enjoy our collection of sounds, videos and fave websites below. If you want the latest news without traveling the long route through the blogosphere, check out Knicks Klippings. For the latest in hot action, rummage through the Vodpod while you wait for someone to respond provocatively to your brilliant insight. And if you don’t have brilliant insight, please feel free to say something stupid, because according to most Fanatics anything that doesn’t come from their keyboard is stupid anyway. LOL.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Knicks 2009-2010 Schedule
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2009 NBA HIGHLIGHTS
RECENT COMMENTS
FANATICAL MUSICALITY
New York Times Pro Basketball- Andersen a Playoff Force for Heat May 24, 2013When Chris Andersen does something particularly impressive for the Miami Heat, a heavy metal guitar riff blares through their arena. Some children have shown up for games with replicas of his tattoos drawn upon their bodies. Others have gotten their hair gelled and shaped to match his Mohawk 'do.By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
- NBA Quick Hits: 5 Questionable Coaching Decisions May 24, 2013Deciding who plays, and when they don't, is one of the toughest parts of coaching.By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
- Off the Dribble: Once Again, the Heat Are Not the Knicks May 24, 2013Frank Vogel, the Pacers’ coach, made it clear that coming up with defenses was more of a challenge against Miami than against the Knicks.By HOWARD BECK
Newsday- Carmelo Anthony voted to All-NBA second team May 24, 2013After leading the league in scoring and the Knicks to their first Atlantic Division crown in 19 years, Carmelo Anthony made the All-NBA second team.
- Reports: Carmelo Anthony has partial tear in left shoulder May 23, 2013Carmelo Anthony played in the postseason with a partially torn left shoulder, according to multiple reports last night.
- Knicks GM seeks 'creative' approach to roster revamp May 22, 2013Glen Grunwald said he would be creative with his moves in an effort to improve the Knicks' chances of winning a championship. But the Knicks general manager added the core likely would stay together.
New York Daily News- MRI shows Melo has torn labrum in left shoulder May 23, 2013Carmelo Anthony played 12 playoff games with a partially torn left shoulder, the Daily News has learned. An MRI of Anthony's shoulder revealed a partially torn labrum, according to a Knicks source and there is a possibility that Anthony may need surgery.FRANK ISOLA
- Knicks Insider: Amar'e sees bigger role with Knicks May 23, 2013Amar'e Stoudemire’s agent said the veteran forward is unhappy with the way the season ended for him and the Knicks, but that Stoudemire believes he’ll play a bigger role next year.FRANK ISOLA
- Lawrence: Cap has Knicks Chris-crossed for lone star Melo May 22, 2013The search for the No. 2 star to pair with Carmelo Anthony is not leading the Knicks to Los Angeles, as much as Chris Paul would be Anthony’s perfect wing man. Instead of landing a star talent like Paul, a free agent this summer who once toasted an Anthony-Paul-Amar’e Stoudemire alliance at the Garden, the Knicks will have to set their sights considerably lo […]Mitch Lawrence
Site Meter
KNICKS KLIPPINGS
LIVE BLOGGING EVENTS
FANATIC COMMENTATORS
-
igmknicks
-
livesinnewjersey
-
orangeandblue1
peaceman1
- No posts
statesman2
- No posts
steaddy
- No posts
-
Hey folks, now that I am doen with my reports, following is my ranking of the guards as they should be considered by the New York Knicks:
1. Ricky Rubio
2. Stephon Curry
3. Tyreke Evans
4. Jrue Holiday
5. Tywon Lawson
6. Jonny Flynn
7. Brandon Jennings
8. DeMar Derozan
9. Eric Maynor
10. Gerald Henderson
Not considered:
Jeff Teague
Patrick Mills
I recognize that O&B is having considerable difficulty accepting that Brandon Jennings does not show well, but he doesn’t. It is certainly easier to project improvement for those that show improvement and a willingness to improve. Jennings is a bigger question mark than some of the others. Heart + talent will most often out perform talent alone. Let Jennings learn on someone else’s dime.
IGM
“It is certainly easier to project improvement for those that show improvement and a willingness to improve. Jennings is a bigger question mark than some of the others. Heart + talent will most often out perform talent alone.”
You missed my point. I’m not of the position that the Knicks should not draft your darlings-Rubio, Curry- I’m of the position that the Knicks shouldn’t mortgage are young stud Chandler to move up to obtain either of those two Guys.
I was really pleased looking at Rubio’s passing skills, and hope that Curry is more Mark Price redux than J.J. Reddick Reduced. What I’m saying is that the question marks that surround Rubio, his slight frame lack of outside shot and below the rim play and the questions marks that surround Curry, lateral speed and defensive abilities, high volume shooter whose more limited role in the NBA might slow his production, and the kids struggles against athletic long defenders are question marks that give me the same equal room for pause that Jennings question marks should give the average NBA observer and Knicks’ fan.
For References and coverage of those deficiencies see below:
http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nba/Y_Sports_NBA_Coverage/13954179
http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chicago-bulls-confidential/2009/06/prospect-of-the-day—ricky-rubio.html
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4272531
Like I said in a prior thread I don’t consider you a mouthpiece of the MSM, you actually are thorought about the material you present. Though I wonder how it is that Rubio’s or Curry’s faults are better addressed than that of Jennings, is it heart? How do you know Jennings has none? Do you personally know the kid.
I won’t question Stephen Curry’s or Ricky Rubio’s heart one carried his team to a near final 4 birth and then transitioned to play the point and led the nation in scoring, the other started playing in the Spanish league as a 14 year old Kid, he played with torn ligaments in the Gold Medal game in the olympics. From what I’ve read of both I actually like both kids.
But IMHO, whether it was the result of poor academics or economic need, Brandon’s decision to play out of his comfort zone to a foreign country and culture to a land where most don’t speak his language to a league and team that probrably didn’t expect him to stay and didn’t invest sufficiently in his development and to still come into that dissapointing experience and gather himself to work on his areas of defficiencies and move on with a positive perspective on the experience shows as much heart as that shown by Rubio and Curry who played close to strong and positive support networks.
That said there are players I prefer over Jennings, as there are also players I prefer over Curry or Rubio.
Anyone of us may eat crow on this pick em and guesse em version of the NBA Draft.
This is my final draft board:
1 Tyreke Evans
2 Jordan Hill
3 Hashemm Thabeet
4 Johnny Flynn
5 Ricky Rubio
6 Eric Maynor
7 Brandon Jennings
8 Stephen Curry
Whomever it is we get, I hope it pans out as the Knicks success should be the end goal for all Knicks Fans
This is O&B and I approve this message
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-41-120/Brandon-Jennings–Roma-Teammate-on-Jennings-vs–Rubio.html
Also note how Walsh didn’t think that any of the draft prospect guards had a serious enough problem with the development and their respective jumpers despite some being obviously better shooters at the current stage of their development than other draft prospects.
NYK Insider
Update your preferences d
View Schedule
Throw Away the Mock Drafts – The NBA Draft is Here Knicks Fans!
Tired of the rumors, speculation and mock drafts?
The New York Knicks are your source for all Draft coverage leading up to the 2009 NBA Draft tomorrow night at 7:30pm.
*
New York Knicks Draft Central: Read about Knicks prospect profiles, watch pre-draft workouts, and listen to Knicks President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh about his thoughts on tomorrow night’s Draft.
*
Twitter: Follow @thenyknicks for up-to the minute NBA Draft coverage. Plus, Allan Houston will be tweeting from the Knicks War Room tomorrow night.
*
Knicks On Demand: Enter Donnie Walsh’s office as he answers questions submitted by you, the fans. Plus, check out Knicks reactions after the NBA Draft.
*
Knicks Draft Special on MSG: We want your questions about the NBA Draft. Join Mike Breen, Jon Rothstein, and Al Trautwig for special coverage after the Draft concludes tomorrow night on MSG. The Knicks Draft Special Brought to You by Your Tri-State Lincoln Mercury Dealer will air live tomorrow night at midnight. Your questions will be answered on the air. So, if you have one about the Knicks draft selection (s), send them in and watch for our responses. For more info and to submit a question, click here.
*
Live Chat With Head Coach Mike D’Antoni & your newest Knick: Head to nyknicks.com Friday afternoon for Coach D’Antoni and the rookie’s first live chat after the NBA Draft. Be sure to check back with nyknicks.com for the official Live Chat start time.
* NBA Jam Van: The place for basketball fans of all ages! Step on the court to show your off your best basketball skills. You can hit free throws, sink 3-pointers, and compete in dribbling and shooting contests. The NBA Jam Van will be outside Madison Square Garden tomorrow from 7:00am-10:00pm. Admission is free.
Who will be the newest Knick? The answer arrives tomorrow night!
My question is why Mike Breen is still an Asshole?
Really holding out hope that Jordan Hill slips down the ladder and falls to us at #8 – that’d be ideal in my book!
My draft ranking i guess pans out like:
1) Griffin
2) Thabeet
3) Rubio
4) Hill
5) Harden
6) Curry
7) Evans
8) Lawson
Yup, i like Lawson over Jonny, Jrue & Jennings. Love to see the Knicks somehow pick up BJ Mullens also, we badly need a project big man to fill that classic Jackie Butler / Michael Sweetney / Jerrod Mustaf role. =)
Ditto you on your enthusiasm for Tyreke Lawson!
Andy Katz/ESPN is reporting that the Knicks have acquired the Lakers’ #29 pick for $3M in cash. Dolan finally loosening the purse strings after a couple of years of fiscal frugality?
I’ll give our Corpse GM Plenty o Props,…
LOL think Corpse Bride!
But seriously last year was the wrong time to spend money on late round draft picks. Walsh and the Braintrust had to clear the slate of some of the dead weight contracts e.g., James, Crawford, Z-Bo and this week possibly Q-Richardson.
With cap and team slots cleared the Knicks can now go to work on restocking the cupboard!
Great work thus far Walshy!
That Laker pick my end up The One and only Jeff Teague!
A young GUN! Ihis draft is going tobe filled with surprises!
Take a look at Cleveland. They now Have SHAQ and are hell
bent on signing Vince Carter! If they do, the Chip belongs to the CAVS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vinanity looks more likely Orlando-bound for Rafer, Lee & Battie.
Peaceman, Teague at 29 would be a nice value pick for us! Obviously, i would feel more comfortable drafting two guards if Donnie’s Darko/Q trade were locked in.
And besides, i am still rooting for Hill or Harden to fall to #8, and then a point at #29. LGK!
With Darko on our team we’ve succeeded in resurrecting the truly living undead, Milli&Vanilli.Help! I think I see a bright white light at the end of a long Darko tunnel.Aw shyte, it’s only the A train, hopefully Ricky Ricardo is not on it.Is this any way to repay us for D-Day and the Marshall Plan?”Euro’s invade New York Knickerbockers”, say, isn’t that a Dutch name?Is there any method to this Caucasian madness?Well,he is tall!Only the Darko and Mr.Stern know!LGK?
Haha, personally i am feeling the Donnie/Darko deal.
All we need now is to deal Harrington/Chandler/#1 to the Mavs for Nowitski, and sign Nash to the mid-level exemption. =)
Ken Reeves for assistant coach?
Haha, personally i am feeling the Donnie/Darko deal.
All we need now is to deal Harrington/Chandler/#1 to the Mavs for Nowitski, and sign Nash to the mid-level exemption. =)
Ken Reeves for assistant coach?
Plus, Michael Jackson is dead.
“This has nothing to do with David Lee.”
A man of the people with a common vision that many of us share, on our 1st round pick:
“Of course it does. This move gives the Knicks flexibility to sign and trade Lee and still leave room for two free agents from next summer’s Greatest Class There Ever Was or Will Be. To this nucleus, LeBron James isn’t coming alone.(He could even bring Old Man Shaq for peanuts if he wanted to.He’ll be available!)
We cannot knock the strategy. Time will tell about its execution. But for the team that needs everything, a pick of what it thinks is the best player available is the way to go”.
jay.greenberg@nypost.com
There is a plan, that’s obvious.Let’s see if LeMo’Money signs his extention this summer.The Shaq thing is a one year experiment, unless they win very big.Shaq couldn’t stay motivated to do it twice in Miami.But Cleveland is a better team, Still age conquers all.Keep an eye on what, right now, looks like a disaster in Brooklyn.Their plan was just approved and it’s moving forward again.Shyte may all come together there and become very attractive to LeCleava.Remember it’s about a piece of the game, not just $$$, That’s the next step to being like Mike, Magic, being like his man JZ.Ownership is the real prize, otherwise your just a well paid………..
Coincidentally, the AP reports;
Jordan interested in Bobcats
Michael Jordan may put team together to purchase Bobcats
Jordan is a majority owner who has final say in basketball decisions
Bob Johnson is interested in selling team after huge financial losses since 2006
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Bobcats are for sale and Michael Jordan is interested.
First, he has to put an ownership group together.
Addressing the issue on Thursday night for the first time since the news last month that majority owner Bob Johnson is seeking to sell, Jordan shied away from going into detail about his plans. But Jordan, who holds a minority stake in the team and runs basketball operations, made it clear he’d like to gain majority control.
“I would like to put together a team to do that, yeah,” Jordan said.
Jordan then quickly turned the attention back to his selection of Gerald Henderson of Duke with the 12th pick in the NBA draft and didn’t take further questions on the ownership issue.
It remains unclear if Jordan is close to securing the investors and money needed to buy the team, for which Johnson paid $300 million.
Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television, became the first black majority owner of a major professional sports team when he was awarded the expansion team in 2003.
But the club, which began play in 2004-05 season, has struggled to sell tickets and sponsorships and Johnson has lost millions.
Johnson is using a New York-based sports financial services firm in hopes of either securing more investors or selling the team outright.
Jordan’s star quality in his home state could help boost the franchise, but it’s uncertain if he could agree with Johnson on a price.
Forbes magazine recently valued the team at $284 million, less than Johnson’s expansion fee. The team plays in a city hard hit by the financial crisis, and the credit crunch could hurt any deal of that magnitude.
However, the team also keeps all profits from the downtown Charlotte arena it operates and the Bobcats have improved on the court. Jordan hired Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown last year and he guided the Bobcats to a 35-47 record, the best in the franchise’s five seasons.
An ownership group, hmmmm