Darko...darko, darko

by Kupe on Feb 25, 2010 12:57 PM EST

I'd been clamoring for the Knicks to insert Darko Milicic into the lineup for awhile before he was traded for the NBA's least important player. Our season can be capitalized by the lack of a defensive presence, especially in the frontcourt. This is why I thought Darko needed to be placed in the lineup, regardless of his antics. The man cares about the game, sometimes too much, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci3j363HWQM.

However, he could have been helping us, as he played his first game for Minnesota, getting 19 minutes, 8 pts, 8 boards...these types of things frustrate the hell outta me. The fact that D'Antoni won't even look into the D-League for big men is also unexplainable when we clearly need a defensive-minded big.

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I have a feeling D'Antoni doesn't like to be wrong

and doesn’t like other people running his team. Maybe he decided early on that he didn’t think Darko would be effective, and just refused to have his mind changed.

I dont think we had high expectations for him, but hey 15-18 minutes a game and a few rebounds and blocks would be very helpful. Thats what hes doing in Minnesota.

Maybe he looked at the team and saw that we might get killed if we trotted out a lineup that included Jefferies/Duhon/Milicic and realized their combined scoring average was under 15ppg.

"you're the Rod Thorn in my Chris Bosh side."

by Chris Child's Fist on Feb 25, 2010 4:29 PM EST reply actions

I think he would have totally be useful...

but I don’t think the end result would have been much different from our current record. I still would have rather given him the chance to see what he could do as an audition for next year since he’s still real young.

Just last game, he blocked 4 shots… we certainly could have used that. We don’t need an offensive center, and he doesn’t seem to be one (currently at least). He could have been a contributing piece this year AND in the future, but as mentioned… it never seems he was given a shot.

by Zhantee on Feb 25, 2010 4:39 PM EST reply actions

In very limited minutes for the Knicks

He looked like a good and willing passer as well.

"Dishin' and swishin' in transition"

by Serious Garbage Time on Feb 25, 2010 5:45 PM EST reply actions

I dont know

I do question Luigis decisions, but Darko is a journeyman, and that many NBA scouts cant be wrong. There is no doubt that he has talent, but I think he is better suited for the Euro League, Wish him the best of luck. He was never our Sabonis!!!!!

by Phillip P on Feb 25, 2010 7:11 PM EST reply actions