Can Eddy Curry make a difference?

by Seth on Nov 18, 2009 12:19 PM EST in News Comment 7 comments

It's becoming time for Eddy Curry to prove his worth. However "rusty" he is, the Knicks could use Eddy's size to impede opposing slashers and big men and allow David Lee to play his natural position of power forward. Defense has never been Curry's calling card, but if the big fella's newly svelte stature is not an optical illusion, he should be able to run the floor and at least make a passing effort at contesting shots.

As for tonight's game in Indiana, the word from Alan Hahn's Twitter is that Curry won't start just yet (Toney Douglas will!), which is to be expected. If Eddy's up to it, though, expect him to get real minutes against the Pacers' Roy Hibbert, who simply cannot be checked by any of the other rotation Knicks.

Do you have faith, though? I'm personally worried to fall into this trap again. I was excited over the summer for an energized Curry to compete for minutes with Jordan Hill and Darko Milicic, but that really hasn't panned out. Eddy looked nice in training camp, but went down almost immediately to a leg injury. Meanwhile, the other two big men haven't gotten nearly enough time to spin, but I digress. It's hard to get over the possibility that Curry's body will quickly break down once more, though his much-improved physique might give us a glimmer of hope. If he's healthy enough to compete, this could be Eddy Curry's chance to prove he can still have an impact. If things go to plan, it sounds like that quest could start tonight. Whether his presence can improve the 1-9 Knicks remains to be seen.

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I ain't going here either...

what he showed a few years back was encouraging. but he never built on it and fell off the face of the earth.

I hope his little transformation helps, the Knicks could sure use a dominant post man right about now. Even if he still doesn’t rebound, maybe he might play a little D cuz he’s not tired after the jump ball.

…wishful thinking. But c’mon Eddy. I really don’t hate you like I do many of these other players…

"It ain't over till its over"---

by FreeBradshaw on Nov 18, 2009 12:44 PM EST reply actions

Get Eddy in there at all costs!

Get this guy minutes for the love of God!!!!

Let him play and show that he is of some value then trade him and his contract along with someone else (Duhon, Jeffries, anyone) far far far away and try to get a late first round draft pick. Unfortunately that is as best as we can do if this scenario actually played out.

No one wants our players until they all become FAs. Then they will realize that their terrible play this year won’t score them any kind of big contract in the 2010-2011 season!

by 732jerseyP on Nov 18, 2009 12:59 PM EST reply actions

I'm hopeful

but like u sed…we’ve been burned b4. Even so, it would be nice to see him play well. Win or lose should he play well, Knicks and fans have something to cheer about during this rough patch.

What did the 5 fingers say to the face?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7CBwX1891A
HaHaHaHa!

by Lord Smackington on Nov 18, 2009 4:11 PM EST reply actions

My god, this is what we have been reduced to — looking to Eddy Curry or the prospect Allen Iverson for hope.

After everything he went through last year, I’ll be pulling for Eddy from a redemptive standpoint.

by Doug Chu on Nov 18, 2009 4:29 PM EST reply actions

I can't help it

I’m hopeful. I’ve never been a big Curry fan because I think that his lack of rebounding and defense more than balance out his offensive prowess. On the other hand, I’m convinced that Curry at the 5 and Lee or Harrington or Chandler at the 4 is a better defensive option.

I know the training camp injury was frustrating but, overall, I don’t think Curry’s been injury prone and he’s still pretty young. I do think he’s a guy that has had weight problems, which stem from a whole bunch of stuff. I’m hopeful that his experience during the past year, and having to, for the first time in his life, stare the end of his career in the face will motivate him anew. I don’t think he’s a bad person or a bad teammate. I do think he’s had a succession of coaches that weren’t helpful for him.

The Knicks lack of size down low is so glaring right now that I am really hopeful he’ll help, and if he can provide at least some decent minutes I think it could make a big difference in the season.

by fuhry on Nov 18, 2009 5:30 PM EST reply actions

Curry

The dude is only 26! He had a few years with injury which can happen with big men -McDyess/Yao/McGrady and on the Knicks -Jeffries and James forever.

He is a force in the post -I remember a game against Phily -where he had the entire frontcourt in foul trouble -Evans had 3, Dalembert 3, Jason Smith 2 , Thad had 2! In the first quarter!!!

As the other poster said -feed it to Eddie in the post.

by iyamwutiam on Nov 18, 2009 6:44 PM EST reply actions

E. Curry

How can this dude still be on the Knicks except for his contract? How in the world does anyone expect to get LeBron in NY when this is the garbage and character we’re dealing with? Let’s see all we need to do is resign “Starbury” and trade for Stephen Jackson and LeBron is sure to come running. Can anybody say Jerome James? Now talk of signing Iverson. Aaaaagh!!! I can’t take it anymore. Give me some players with grit, hustle, and character over dudes like this any day. If we have to lose, let’s lose with some guys that give a crap about the team.

by Big hitter on Nov 18, 2009 11:58 PM EST reply actions