Why Mike D'Antoni Makes Sense in New York

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Friday Ribbon Seals
Published 5/23/2008 by Seth at Posting and Toasting
... I love Baron Davis- LOVE him- but always dread the prospect of dealing for players past their primes. At 29, and with notoriously faulty wheels, I think Davis' best years are probably behind him. Now, Monta Ellis on the other hand... (Update: Henry Abbott thinks that attracting these sorts of free agents is part of the upside of having Mike D'Antoni in New York. Interesting) ...

Mock Mongering: 5/23/08
Published 5/23/2008 by Seth at Posting and Toasting
... To start, I recommend that everybody read Dave from Blazers Edge's assessment of pre-draft hysteria. The fact is, all this speculation is just that- and we're bound to vastly overrate some guys while completely ignoring others with real potential. That said, I'm totally caught up in the pre-draft hype, and I'm also a total sucker for mock drafts. Let's get to our first round up of what various mocks are predicting for the Knicks at #6. ...

Warriors' Backcourt Has Eyes for D'Antoni
Published 5/23/2008 by Matt Watson at FanHouse
... going to the Knicks is outstanding news for the franchise. Players love playing in D'Antoni's system, so much that guys like Grant Hill have accepted below-market contracts just for a chance to contribute. Granted, the chance to contend for a title was likely just as much of a factor, but if D'Antoni can get the Knicks headed in the right direction, New York's salary cap nightmare may not be quite as much of a hinderence to getting over the hump as people think. (via TrueHoop)   Permalink | Email this |  ...