New Look Knicks

Today I went to my first Knicks game of the season. Everything is being advertised as the "New Look Knicks". Excluding Stephon Marbury they are completely new look. They lost today in a heartbreaking game. They were down by 13, then went up by six, then down by five. They ended up losing by one basket. A heartbreaker. But, there were glimmers. In the standard Amy style, I will share my first thoughts about the Knicks.

• Stephon Marbury made some great plays. However, I'm not sure how long he will work with Larry Brown. I have the tradewatch starting ten games into the season.
• Eddy Curry could have a great season. He's a little chunkier than I like to see a basketball player, but he plays with heart, is super strong, and has good footwork for a big guy. He could make the leap this year. My hubby called him the new Larry Johnson. FYI- That's a compliment in this house.
• David Lee is a horrible shooter. That said, his smart plays, tough defense, and movement that make him useful on the court. He also had a monster dunk. And white guys dunking is always good for a few laughs.
• Nate Robinson is a rookie who has been in NYC all of five minutes. Yet, he has won over the city. He is one of the fastest players I've seen. In fact, he's way too fast for the Knicks. But, he moves, dunks, and makes smart passes. And, it seems like Larry Brown likes him. That's a good thing.
• And finally, Channing Frye is a tremendous player. He makes smart moves, is unselfish, and seems to find shots when needed. He is tall, thin, and graceful. He has a pretty good all-around game and after getting used to a pro season he could be a real breakout.

So, meet the Knicks! They might not be great this year. But, they seem poised to make the leap. Hopefully Larry stays long enough to help them.