The Difference Between the Knicks and the Blazers? L-O-V-E.
February 4th 2008 06:16
Did anyone watch the Portland Trail Blazers and the New York Knicks over the weekend? If you did happen to catch that game, you would have seen an exciting contest, and the Knicks actually playing great basketball. Huzzah!
Coincidentally enough, New York were missing a number of key players including, Stephon
Marbury from the lineup, and here is the rub: the Knicks played some great basketball.
The team from Gotham hustled and flowed, with David Lee playing some major league, energy basketball. New York actually had the backs of each other and it was a pleasure to see – far removed from their alleged selfishness.
Even though the Knicks have been recently playing beautiful basketball, they’re still in the cellar, whilst paying Starbury an extravagant amount of cash. So, the question that needs to be asked: why does New York suck?
Let’s look at the case study of Zach Randolph, who was traded from Portland to New York, and Channing Frye, who moved in the opposite direction.
Frye, is playing for a young team that is a virtual playoff contender for at least the next decade, while, Randolph is stuck in the perpetual bleakness that is New York basketball.
Randolph was a force to be reckoned with during his time with the Blazers, but has found that the constant negativity surrounding his new franchise has sapped the spirit from the man. His situation has been made worse by the fact that his old team is doing so well.
Channing on the other hand is a picture of contentment, and it has to do with the fact that his new team plays hard for each other, while carrying the utmost respect for their squad.
“It’s all about the team,” he said. “Everybody’s got great attitudes, everybody’s in there working out and staying after and shooting.”
“I don’t think you see very many losing teams working out in August with 10 people,” he said. “Everybody’s committed to one thing.” (Beck, New York Times, 2008)
The culture of the Blazers locker that was relayed to Frye was one where individual statistics weren’t an issue, or how many shots a player is getting. It was all about the team.
Maybe, New York needs that sort of attitude as well. Not only should the Knicks players like each other, but care for one another also – a point that Frye was all too eager to make.
Today’s video is of the All-Star starters giving props to the fans that loved them so much.
Coincidentally enough, New York were missing a number of key players including, Stephon
Where is the love in New York asks Channing? (Photo by Victor Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
The team from Gotham hustled and flowed, with David Lee playing some major league, energy basketball. New York actually had the backs of each other and it was a pleasure to see – far removed from their alleged selfishness.
Even though the Knicks have been recently playing beautiful basketball, they’re still in the cellar, whilst paying Starbury an extravagant amount of cash. So, the question that needs to be asked: why does New York suck?
Let’s look at the case study of Zach Randolph, who was traded from Portland to New York, and Channing Frye, who moved in the opposite direction.
Frye, is playing for a young team that is a virtual playoff contender for at least the next decade, while, Randolph is stuck in the perpetual bleakness that is New York basketball.
Randolph was a force to be reckoned with during his time with the Blazers, but has found that the constant negativity surrounding his new franchise has sapped the spirit from the man. His situation has been made worse by the fact that his old team is doing so well.
Channing on the other hand is a picture of contentment, and it has to do with the fact that his new team plays hard for each other, while carrying the utmost respect for their squad.
“It’s all about the team,” he said. “Everybody’s got great attitudes, everybody’s in there working out and staying after and shooting.”
“I don’t think you see very many losing teams working out in August with 10 people,” he said. “Everybody’s committed to one thing.” (Beck, New York Times, 2008)
The culture of the Blazers locker that was relayed to Frye was one where individual statistics weren’t an issue, or how many shots a player is getting. It was all about the team.
Maybe, New York needs that sort of attitude as well. Not only should the Knicks players like each other, but care for one another also – a point that Frye was all too eager to make.
Today’s video is of the All-Star starters giving props to the fans that loved them so much.
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