Free Hardaway Jr.

what ever happened to shump playing pg?  it seemed like he started as a combo guard out the gate and then they’ve abandoned that play in whole.  was his decision making that bad?  but yeah, they need to free up minutes for hardaway.  he’s playing too well.  

pacers would love that trade.  building a team around george, hardaway and hibbert wouldn’t be too bad a deal.  

what ever happened to shump playing pg?  it seemed like he started as a combo guard out the gate and then they’ve abandoned that play in whole.  was his decision making that bad?  but yeah, they need to free up minutes for hardaway.  he’s playing too well.  

pacers would love that trade.  building a team around george, hardaway and hibbert wouldn’t be too bad a deal.  

 Well said. I’m from NY so I get all of the Knicks games, however, it seems as if Derek Fisher did not watch any film of last year’s team. Tim Hardaway Jr. was perfect as the starting off-ball guard and could thrive in any situation in which he did not have ballhandling responsibilities or have to guard out of position. So what does Fisher have Hardaway Jr. doing? Functioning as a primary ballhandler of the second unit. The one thing Hardaway does not do well is create off the bounce/in the P&R, and that’s exactly what Fisher has him doing. Who plays best as a primary ballhandler/scorer/sixth-man off the bench? JR Smith. Seems like Fisher has got their roles reversed, despite a seasons worth (and in Smith’s case, a careers worth) of evidence against his coaching decisions. Mike Woodson got such an unfair rap in New York but this man knew who belonged in what role. 

Being that we are on the topic of the Knicks, a couple of other things I would like to point out and see if anyone has come to the same conclusions. Carmelo Anthony has been starting at the 3 but has been most effective as a nightly mismatch for any true 4 in the league. Fisher seems hell-bent on playing with two traditional big men, such as Amare Stoudemire and Samuel Dalembert, despite the spacing and, more importantly, defensive issues this immediately presents. Fisher is creating spacing and defensive issues for his team. Amare is strictly a 5 in my eyes because that is the only position he can guard somewhat effectively. He cannot chase athletic or stretch 4s or contain them in P&R situations. 

My perfect (actually, Mike Woodson’s perfect) starting lineup for this team would be Jose Calderon (once healthy), Hardaway Jr. and Shumpert on the wings, and Carmelo and Dalembert up front. Dalembert functions in the Tyson Chandler role and the guards/wings bring a nice complimentary blend of ballhandling, shooting, offball ability, and defense. The offense continues to revolve around Carmelo, and when the second unit comes in, there is no lack of scoring because JR has free reign and Amare is manning the block, but can play a two-man game with JR. 

Sorry for the rant but this team has been extremely frustrating to watch due mostly to the coaching. I am no Knicks fan but as someone who gets every game televised, I am longing for the days of Coach Woodson.

 Well said. I’m from NY so I get all of the Knicks games, however, it seems as if Derek Fisher did not watch any film of last year’s team. Tim Hardaway Jr. was perfect as the starting off-ball guard and could thrive in any situation in which he did not have ballhandling responsibilities or have to guard out of position. So what does Fisher have Hardaway Jr. doing? Functioning as a primary ballhandler of the second unit. The one thing Hardaway does not do well is create off the bounce/in the P&R, and that’s exactly what Fisher has him doing. Who plays best as a primary ballhandler/scorer/sixth-man off the bench? JR Smith. Seems like Fisher has got their roles reversed, despite a seasons worth (and in Smith’s case, a careers worth) of evidence against his coaching decisions. Mike Woodson got such an unfair rap in New York but this man knew who belonged in what role. 

Being that we are on the topic of the Knicks, a couple of other things I would like to point out and see if anyone has come to the same conclusions. Carmelo Anthony has been starting at the 3 but has been most effective as a nightly mismatch for any true 4 in the league. Fisher seems hell-bent on playing with two traditional big men, such as Amare Stoudemire and Samuel Dalembert, despite the spacing and, more importantly, defensive issues this immediately presents. Fisher is creating spacing and defensive issues for his team. Amare is strictly a 5 in my eyes because that is the only position he can guard somewhat effectively. He cannot chase athletic or stretch 4s or contain them in P&R situations. 

My perfect (actually, Mike Woodson’s perfect) starting lineup for this team would be Jose Calderon (once healthy), Hardaway Jr. and Shumpert on the wings, and Carmelo and Dalembert up front. Dalembert functions in the Tyson Chandler role and the guards/wings bring a nice complimentary blend of ballhandling, shooting, offball ability, and defense. The offense continues to revolve around Carmelo, and when the second unit comes in, there is no lack of scoring because JR has free reign and Amare is manning the block, but can play a two-man game with JR. 

Sorry for the rant but this team has been extremely frustrating to watch due mostly to the coaching. I am no Knicks fan but as someone who gets every game televised, I am longing for the days of Coach Woodson.

 timmy could possibly be the worst defensive SG in the league. he’s pathetic on that end. his shot selection and handle need work too. i don’t get the love for him. he’s a dime a dozen streaky shooting 2 who sucks on defense. people say that he had a decent season last year when in actually he was one of the biggest net negative rotation players (plays with over 20 mpg) in the league.

i don’t see the need to "free" him.

shump has actually been pretty awesome this year. no way thj should cut into his minutes. if anything, shump should be playing more.

 timmy could possibly be the worst defensive SG in the league. he’s pathetic on that end. his shot selection and handle need work too. i don’t get the love for him. he’s a dime a dozen streaky shooting 2 who sucks on defense. people say that he had a decent season last year when in actually he was one of the biggest net negative rotation players (plays with over 20 mpg) in the league.

i don’t see the need to "free" him.

shump has actually been pretty awesome this year. no way thj should cut into his minutes. if anything, shump should be playing more.

I figured they were trying to move smith. Probably pull the trigger around the deadline or sooner. Think they’ve had enough of him. 

I figured they were trying to move smith. Probably pull the trigger around the deadline or sooner. Think they’ve had enough of him. 

As a Wolverines fan, even I think some users are overrating Hardaway. I don’t think he is quite good enough to be a long term starter on a decent team in the NBA.

As a Wolverines fan, even I think some users are overrating Hardaway. I don’t think he is quite good enough to be a long term starter on a decent team in the NBA.

 You might want to include Cleanthony Early, dude can play. Problem is Fisher doesnt play rookies/sophomores that much

 You might want to include Cleanthony Early, dude can play. Problem is Fisher doesnt play rookies/sophomores that much

 The fact you think Hardaway Jr is near Klay Thompson is laughable.

 The fact you think Hardaway Jr is near Klay Thompson is laughable.

 When Calderon is playing the Knicks will have much better spacing, and passing and point guard play.  Hopefully Hardaway will start then, he would be a good fit, and then the Knicks can either go big with Carmelo at small forward or go quicker and put a defensive swingman into the lineup so Anthony and Hardaway can score more.

 When Calderon is playing the Knicks will have much better spacing, and passing and point guard play.  Hopefully Hardaway will start then, he would be a good fit, and then the Knicks can either go big with Carmelo at small forward or go quicker and put a defensive swingman into the lineup so Anthony and Hardaway can score more.

 Hardaway needs to learn how to effect the game in some way other than scoring. Rebound, create scoring chances for others, defend well do something. One dimensional players in this league dont last long.

 Hardaway needs to learn how to effect the game in some way other than scoring. Rebound, create scoring chances for others, defend well do something. One dimensional players in this league dont last long.