The Knicks finally made their splash after long years of dealing with Isiah Thomas' awesome signings throughout the years, James Dolan being a part of the Batshit Owners Union, and the movie Eddie. But I think the signing of Amar'e Stoudemire might not help the cause of bringing a title back to Madison Square Garden or even the playoffs.
People seem to forget a couple things about Stoudemire... like the fact he has mircofracture surgery and that he mailed in the season until the team floated his name around in trade talks then all the sudden, Amar'e looks inspired. Not to mention, he doesn't play defense whatsoever which is perfect for the Knicks system who allows about 110 points a game.
I will give you guys the bright side of Stoudemire and why the Knicks could prove me wrong by signing him. Except for the year he tore up his knee, he has averaged above 20 a game and almost 9 rebounds a game. He also has been developing a 'KG'-like shot from the elbow. Stoudemire has shown a great ability to run the court with a great point guard. Wait.. the Knicks don't have a point guard?
Steve Nash will not be there for Stoudemire and that is another big problem for him. He will not get the same amount of paint touches and the fast break dunks/alley oops that he was so use to throughout the years in the Valley of the Sun. A lot like in the NFL where some players are only as good as their quarterback, I believe you can say the same thing about post players in NBA with good point guards.
Stoudemire is a young player with bad knees already and yes if he gets LeBron James, it will be a different story. But I do not think he is that much of a game changer for the Knicks if he is the only piece of the puzzle they will add. He has never shown flashes of being an MVP-caliber player so why should think any differently?
-Charlie.
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