D'Antoni was essentially fired because he couldn't get these guys to win (and Melo and Amare each have a history of winning games and success in this league with different teams/coaches). If you believe otherwise, you are wrong.
Originally Posted by dirk digler:
Apparently that wasn't good enough.
Good enough for what? D'Antoni would still have a job if they were winning more than they were losing. They had no championship aspirations, but they did hope they would be a winning team.
The fact is, Anthony is not performing at a level that warrants more shots or self-indulgent play. He is shooting a career-low 40 percent from the field. The Knicks are 2-11 this season when he has 20 or more attempts.
For the past 10 games, the Knicks have been demonstrably worse when Anthony plays. With Anthony on the court, the Knicks are scoring at a rate of 97.7 points per 100 possessions. When he is on the bench, that rating soars to 109.8.
The contrast is just as sharp on defense: the Knicks give up 107.1 points per 100 possessions with Anthony on the court, 95.1 with Anthony on the bench. His personal differential, a minus-9.4 rating, is the worst on the team in that 10-game stretch.
Originally Posted by KC_Connection:
Good enough for what? D'Antoni would still have a job if they were winning more than they were losing. They had no championship aspirations, but they did hope they would be a winning team.
I was talking about when he was in Denver. They had a pretty good team there made the Conference Finals once IIRC.
The fact is, Anthony is not performing at a level that warrants more shots or self-indulgent play. He is shooting a career-low 40 percent from the field. The Knicks are 2-11 this season when he has 20 or more attempts.
For the past 10 games, the Knicks have been demonstrably worse when Anthony plays. With Anthony on the court, the Knicks are scoring at a rate of 97.7 points per 100 possessions. When he is on the bench, that rating soars to 109.8.
The contrast is just as sharp on defense: the Knicks give up 107.1 points per 100 possessions with Anthony on the court, 95.1 with Anthony on the bench. His personal differential, a minus-9.4 rating, is the worst on the team in that 10-game stretch.
Chris Broussard @Chris_Broussard
sources say Dwight Howard has told teammates and Magic execs he will not opt out. Has not yet signed paperwork though, so nothing guaranteed
Originally Posted by chiefswillriseup:
Chris Broussard @Chris_Broussard
sources say Dwight Howard has told teammates and Magic execs he will not opt out. Has not yet signed paperwork though, so nothing guaranteed
MAKE UP YOUR MIND DWIGHT!
He needs to stay. The grass isn't always greener on the other side. Magic are just a piece or two away from being where they need to be. They can already compete with the 2 best teams in the EC as they are.
