WILLIS: DON'T GIVE UP ON EDDY-ZACH

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Hoop Links, 1/11
Published 1/11/2008 by Dime Magazine at Dime Magazine (www.dimemag.com) : Daily NBA News, NBA Trades, NBA Rumors, Basketball Videos, Sneakers
With Zach Randolph’s name swirling in trade winds, Knicks legend Willis Reed exhorted his former squad not to give up on the duo of Randolph and Curry. “I love Zach,” said Reed. “I was happy the Knicks were able to acquire him. I’d walk in the room and say, guys, don’t give up on yourselves. Eventually it will come. I would tell them to stop the reading the papers. Eddy is a very talented player and I hope he doesn’t get discouraged.” Perhaps Reed had a conversation with ‘Zeke, ...

First Cup: Friday
Published 1/11/2008 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... Willis Reed tells Marc Berman of the New York Post that the Knicks shouldn't give up on Zach Randolph and Eddy Curry: "New York Knicks legend Willis Reed said yesterday it's too early to split the so-far failing Eddy Curry -- Zach Randolph tandem. 'If I had Curry and Zach on my team, I wouldn't give up on them yet,' Reed told The Post after appearing at the NBA Store yesterday to promote the NBA's new partnership with Kia. 'I love Zach. I was happy the Knicks were able to acquire him. I'd walk in the room and say, guys, don't give up on yourselves. ...

Wills Reed Still Believes in Knicks
Published 1/11/2008 by Bethlehem Shoals at FanHouse
... The Word, MSGWillis Reed might be the most famous Knick ever. He provided the most memorable moment of those 1970's teams reign of glory. He's got rings, and stands for toughness and selflessness. You might even say he's the epicenter of all Knicks nostalgia. So it's pretty funny to hear him speaking up in defense of today's dysfunctional bunch. In particular, he's optimistic about the Eddy Curry/Zach Randolph tandem. From the New York Post: "If I had Curry and Zach on my team, I wouldn't give up on ...

10 Darts at the NBA Board: The Pistons Get Fun-Kay, and Brian Scalabrine Meets a Hobo
Published 1/11/2008 by Brian Spencer at Empty the Bench
... . I’m not sure which part is best: Rasheed Wallace’s turtle-slow, old-school strut into the middle of the ring, or Primoz Brezec and Walter Hermann doing their Euro-best to get down . - Knicks legend Willis Reed still thinks that Zach Randolph and Eddy Curry can not only co-exist but flourish lining up next to each other in New York’s frontcourt. He suggests they stop reading the papers and not worry about the buzzsaw of criticism that seemingly chases this franchise at every turn. We humbly propose, instead, that Randolph and Curry dedicate themselves to playing at least ...