Knicks Turn Heads in the East

[3-pt.-gunner]

Since the acquisition of Stephon Marbury and others from the Suns, the Knicks have really started to look like a viable contender in the Eastern Conference.

Isiah Thomas has shaken up the Knicks organization and he looks like a genius right now. Already, he's orchestrated a firing and hiring of a coach and a blockbuster trade.

Will this team make the playoffs, and if so, how far are they capable of going? Here are the standings in the east as of 2/4/04.

Atlantic
New Jersey 26-20
New York 23-27
Boston 22-27
Miami 21-28
Philadelphia 20-29
Washington 14-32
Orlando 13-37

Central
Indiana 36-14
Detroit 33-17
Milwaukee 26-21
New Orleans 26-22
Toronto 22-24
Cleveland 19-29
Atlanta 15-34
Chicago 13-36

This is the first thread I've ever started, so if it's horrible, give me a break.

 

[jbbCourtVision]

the team will make the playoffs but I don't think they will be Eastern conference champs with the players they have. They will make the playoffs for the next 5 or so years but they won't win anything with the roster they have.

One can't judge the trade for only the 1st 10-15 games. I think a week after the allstar break the team will show its true colours about whether or not it is an elite team.

Another thing......I don't think a team is going anywhere with Van Horn starting......just my opinion.

 

[Linkin]

Yea,I don't see them as the eastern champs but Playoff contenders.They have improved since getting Starbury and Lenny Wilkens.I think Isiah is a great GM but i would like him to cut some of the payroll because they are 40mil over the salary cap
(i think).

 

[3-pt.-gunner]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the Knicks are one of the 4 best teams in the East. Obviously, Indiana is leading the pack, Detroit has been good all season, Cleveland has come on strong lately, the Nets are on a 6 game winning streak, and the Sixers were impressive in their win over the Lakers, but I'd say that the best four teams are the following:
1. Indiana Pacers
2. Detroit Pistons
3. Cleveland Cavaliers
4. New York Knicks

 

[Ming637]

The Cavs top 3? You're not really serious about that are you?

 

[Linkin]

The Cavaliers have been playing pretty good lately but you can't put them in the top 3 in the east for that.Where are the hornets?I know They are losing lately since B. diddy got injured but not even mentioned?And the Bucks?

Cav:19W 30L
Hornets:26W 23L
Bucks:26W 22L

 

[jbbCourtVision]

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting 3-pt.-gunner:</div><div class="quote_post">I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the Knicks are one of the 4 best teams in the East. Obviously, Indiana is leading the pack, Detroit has been good all season, Cleveland has come on strong lately, the Nets are on a 6 game winning streak, and the Sixers were impressive in their win over the Lakers, but I'd say that the best four teams are the following:
1. Indiana Pacers
2. Detroit Pistons
3. Cleveland Cavaliers
4. New York Knicks</div>

Are you serious??? You are going out on a huge ass limb thats going to break with you landing on your ass.

As much as I like Lebron....top 3 for the cavs is not right. Over the Nets??? You can't be serious....this is a joke right? I just looked on your favourite teams and the Cavs ain't one of them and your name isn't King James so I just dont' understand this....

 

[RulethePeasants]

Most recently I'd have to say:

1/2. Pacers/Pistons
3. Nets
4. Knicks

Cavs? Don't think so.

 

[Ravenous]

I think the Knicks could go far....I think they can deff win the East....I think they can match up pretty good against Western Confrnece Teams to...Deff dont count them out!