Rules: Answer the statement above by saying fact or fiction with a little explanation, then post your own F or F. Fact Or Fiction: The Knicks make the playoffs this year.
That's a tough one. They're so many IF's involved, but I'll just say fact because Larry Brown's around and possibly Allan Houston. F/F: Eddy Curry will out up very good stats.
Fact. The east only has a few truly dominant teams. With Washington getting their roster revamped and the Bulls losing the best scorer of last year to the Knicks I think they have a fair shot. The Pacers and Celtics arent going to be the same with the players they lost. I think Knicks will have a new mindset with Brown. They have a good bench a healthy Curry only helps. Fact. As for Curry he will want to show that he can play to all those that may have doubts. The Knicks have good shooters so that will allow him to put up some good numbers. F/F Q. Richardson will struggle in NY.
Fiction, Marbury will get him the ball and Curry will also open for his shots. Besides he's playing a weaker division. F/F Houston will get more than 20 minutes a game?
Fact. Houston is still our best shooter and clutchest player. He's also a veteran and will find signifficant minutes. F/F: Marbury will average 25ppg.
Fiction, Marbury can score any time he wants but this year he has alot more weapons then last year. I think Marbury is going 2 be a pass first pg this year since theyve added Q-rich and Curry. He doesnt need to score alot this year. I think he averages around 16-18 ppg. F/F Curry will average 18+ppg and 9-10 rpg?
Fiction. Curry might be able to get to 18 ppg but thats a stretch. Rebounding is not a strong point so 10 a game wont happen. F/F. Frye and Nate will not see much game time as Brown has been known to do with rookies i.e. Darko
Fact. And for the reason you stated. Larry won't change his ideas just cause he changed teams. F/F. Zeke still has at least one more trade up his sleeves before the start of the season.
Fiction. Training camp is about to end and just as many coaches/players, it's frustrating having so many different teammates. I think the next move we might see is around the deadline. F/F: Knicks will beat NJ on Saturday.
Fiction, The nets team is more experienced so far and have a deeper bench. Its going 2 be a close game though. Cant wait to see, all the new knicks. F/F- Nate robinson will enter the dunk contest and win?
Fiction, limited minutes won't get him exposure, especiall how strict Brown is with Point guards, he isn't going to give a hell about flashy point guards, Brown is going to want Nate to do things his way, and I see Nate struggling with that this season, consider he never been able to run an offense well in past history....including the fact you have to earn Brown's respect by running the offense properly and playing defense at the same time, thats why Arroyo got his ass benched, he ran the offense better than anyone there, but he didn't want to play defense and Brown benched him for that automatically without question. I see Nate having trouble one on one with guys like Arenas, Kidd, Iverson, Hinrich, Francis, etc etc. in the Eastern conference. Fact or Fiction Will Knicks improve their record this season, or yet again prove Isiah is a failure as a GM and as a person?
They will improve. Larry Brown, Eddy Curry need I say more? F/F Starbury will make the all star team?
Fiction. Marbury is supposed to start at SG, Pierce and Redd/Hughes will make it over Marbury. F/F: The Knicks will finish with a .500 record or better this season
Fact, theyve gotten bigger, added shooters, and added depth to the bench. They also have the best coach in the league. F/F tHE knicks will make the 7th or 8th seed in the playoffs?
Fiction. He's head of the players union so he will get a pass. Isiah might give him a hard time but he wont keep him around to ruin the rest of the team. F/F Larry Browns health will become an issue duing the season.
