Posted on August 30th, 8:37 pm, by Noah, under
Commentary.
The Knicks need another impact player, and there’s little doubt about that. Yeah, the team might make the playoffs, but the it don’t have the roster to vanquish the top three team that would surely be faced. The expectations of postseason games at the Garden already have Amar’e, Felton, Gallo, and Randolph shouldering great burdens. [...]
Posted on August 30th, 3:23 pm, by Noah, under
Commentary.
The third post of a series used explaining the statistics that have and will be used on this site, noting their strengths, shortcomings, and how they apply to the Knicks. (Intro, Adjusted Plus/Minus) If you asked someone to name a new, advanced basketball statistic, chances are they would mention Player Efficiency (PER). It has flaws, [...]
Posted on August 16th, 9:59 am, by Noah, under
Commentary.
The second post of a series used explaining the statistics that have and will be used on this site, noting their strengths, shortcomings, and how they apply to the Knicks. (Intro) Creating advanced statistics intended to stuff all facets of a player’s worth into a single figure is like cooking with a complex recipe. Striking [...]
Posted on August 14th, 9:32 pm, by Noah, under
Commentary.
The first post of a series used explaining the statistics that have and will be used on this site, noting their strengths, shortcomings, and how they apply to the Knicks. “The IQ of where to be” comprises a critical facet of a good basketball player’s mind, according to the general manager of the Houston Rockets. [...]
Posted on August 14th, 12:25 am, by Noah, under
Commentary.
With the schedule being released, I posted an analysis of certain rough patches in the season, and times when it should be smooth sailing. A few days before that it was predicted that the Knicks would finish seventh in the East. Tonight, let’s take a mathematical approach to determining the Knicks final record. Similar to [...]
Posted on August 11th, 9:03 pm, by Noah, under
Commentary.
The initial reaction from some Knick fans may have been disappointment when New Orleans traded away Darren Collison. An oft-discussed motive for the Hornets to trade Paul would be to create room for Collison, the 22-year old backup who had filled in more than admirably for an injured Chris Paul. Meanwhile, a chief complaint from [...]
Posted on August 10th, 9:05 pm, by Noah, under
Commentary.
As I’m sure you’ve heard, the NBA schedule was released today, and as such we can chart out the Knicks season. Obviously much change between now and when the Knicks play these games in the winter, but based on what we know now, here are some thoughts on the team’s 10-11 schedule.