Thursday, March 10th, 2011 at 5:30 pm  |  9 responses

How You Like Us Now?

Yves Saint opens up the floor for reader input on the Knicks.

by Yves Saint

Well, well, well. Last night’s win was full of character, not to mention some last minute heroics, against a solid Memphis Grizzlies squad. It fueled my optimism. I’ve sat through an abusive relationship with the Knicks, and I reserve the right to be unreasonably and even obnoxiously optimistic. But, I won’t. But know that I can. Let’s keep it simple.

Amar’e won my respect by having the guts to come to New York. Even with good money before, others have been scared to step to The Garden. Let’s clap for ‘em. Let’s clap for those who said he doesn’t play D. Let’s applaud the “clutch” D against The Heatles. Oh, you thought this was gonna be all about Carmelo?! Nah. Amar’e re-sparked the energy as far as I’m concerned. Let me also big the f@#k up outta Wilson Chandler, Gallo, and Felton. They were a part of the 300, as I will refer to them from now on. These guys fought fearlessly.

OK. You have Chauncey, NBA Finals MVP and World Champion. Doesn’t hurt to have this guy around. Last, but certainly not least, you have this Carmelo guy. Talk about a seamless transition. Not only did He-Man take his talents to the rotten-ass apple, but he embraced it, fit in, and is currently turning opponents into epic mealtime. Last night’s game winner? Early! Advanced breakfast maneuver. And all three do it with a smile. Forgive me. Toney Douglas’ increased output is warming. He and Anthony Carter remind me of the do-whatever-it-takes Knicks guards from the ’90s.

Let me end with this, may I, no, can I talk my sh#t?! There is this team on the beach, where co-conspirators take their talents when they lose the competitive edge to win the old-fashioned way. Kinda like how gangsters don’t die, they get fat and move to Miami—minus the gangster part. Are the Heat talented? Very. But are they a “team”? Are the Knicks a team? They are certainly working on it. Diligently. Are they talented? Yes. Please stop playing my dudes like they have no chance in the Playoffs. Some of y’all are worshipping false idols.

Most importantly, I want to hear what you all have to say.

Three Questions:

1. Can the Knicks make significant noise in the Playoffs?

2. Is the Knicks’ new-found surge of energy just a momentary positive for the League and exciting for the time being, or is this actually going to catapult us back to NBA elite status?

3. Is the NBA finally getting exciting again? Is anyone ready to see the Knicks and the Heat fight again?

P.S. Today, The Niceguys are also celebrating a cover feature in the Houston Press and a brand new single, “Ari Gold,” from their forthcoming EP. Listen to the single here, and read the feature here.

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  • John

    1. Without a consistend defense commitment, these Knicks are a lot liek D’Antoni’s Suns; if they’re hot they can beat nearly anyone in a playoff series, but if they’re not they could get swept.
    2. I think the organization and player’s have the right mindset to maintain this new era.
    3. Darn right, the NBA is exciting. I got money on Shawne Williams duffin’ Chris Bosh.

  • Redd

    Right now the Knicks are the 6-seed. Honestly, I don’t see that changing, considering they’re 2.5 back of Atlanta at #5 and 1.5 ahead of Philly, who are miraculously playoff bound, it seems. When you consider that if the playoffs started today they’d be playing the Heat, who currently hold down the 3-seed — i dunno. that could make for a pretty compelling match-up. the Knicks don’t have any size up front, but neither do the Heat. the Knicks aren’t gelling quite yet, but maybe as the season winds down.

    would make for an interesting first round match-up if the playoffs started today. if the knicks won, i’d say that pretty well qualifies for “making noise.”

  • http://TheNiceLook.com Yves

    I believe the defensive commitment will come with higher expectations.
    I don’t necessarily think that the scuffling is positive, but it was a testament to the intensity and grit there was.

  • MikeC.

    I think this year’s Knick team is just the first step. If we make any serious noise in the playoffs, that’s just a bonus. The key gets getting their chemistry down and getting their tight-game playoff reps in is important. I see this year’s Knicks much like the Bulls team that went 7 games with the Celtics a couple years back. Now they’ve added some more pieces, their key guys have some reps together and they’re ready to take that next step. The Knicks are on their way back. They’re not there yet.

  • http://www.listerblister.blogspot.com rainman10

    This squad is good. I like the 4 they have for a core. Billups, Landry, Melo, and Amare. All those guys bring the necessary ingredients for a championship team. New York basketball is on the rise, it’s a good thing for the league. It’s been too long.

  • greg

    i wonder how long amare will hold up. 2 major knee surgeries is pretty serious. ill be happy if he gives 3 or 4 more good seasons. hopefully he can have a twilight like patrick ewing minus the missed layup at the buzzzer

  • http://www.google.com Tristan Warneke

    1. Possibly
    2. Yes
    3. It’s always been exciting :)

  • Playa

    No D no ‘chip…

  • http://www.wfp.org/ Felix

    How do I like the Knicks now? From my mom’s house cause that s%^T is too expensive to see live

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