Marbury Okays Bench Role

[DynastYWarrioR6]

Stephon Marbury said on Monday he is willing to do whatever the team needs him to do, even if that means coming off the bench behind free agent acquisition Chris Duhon, the New York Post is reporting.

"I don't want to go through any more distractions," Marbury told The Post. "I want all of us to concentrate on winning and not if I'm going to start or not. I want us to be able to go forward. If the Knicks want me to come off the bench, that's what I'm going to do. I just want to win a championship in New York because we as New Yorkers deserve a chip."

According to the article, the decision to speak to the media on the topic was solely Marbury's, who has not spoken to management or coach Mike D'Antoni about the issue. Marbury said it was unfair to Duhon to make an issue, if Duhon is named the team's starter as expected.

"I don't feel Duhon should have to go through that," Marbury said last night. "I don't feel D'Antoni should have to go through that. I don't want to go through another year of distractions. I just want to kill it now."

Via New York Post

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/54743/20081007/marbury_okays_bench_role/

I think Marbury can flourish under Coach D'Antoni...same with Nate Robinson and David Lee and Wilson Chandler.

 

[ToddMacCulloch11]

We'll see how long this lasts.

 

[Jurassic]

How do you go from being an allstar and making comments like "I'm the best point guard in the NBA" to coming off the bench (and not because of your age)? Marbury better accept whatever role they give him, even if its as a ball boy because he hasn't earned the right to complain about anything.

 

[Mr. J]

How do you go from being an allstar and making comments like "I'm the best point guard in the NBA" to coming off the bench (and not because of your age)? Marbury better accept whatever role they give him, even if its as a ball boy because he hasn't earned the right to complain about anything.

At the time (4 years ago), Marbury was putting up 20/8 and the Knicks were in the playoff mix. It wasn't farfetched to consider him the best point guard. Besides, everyone says they are the best - look at Paul Pierce. And it isn't confirmed that Marbury will be playing the bench role either. He said if the team needs him to come off the bench, he will. Marbury's showing signs of leadership and maturity now.

I don't understand why people will be satisfied throwing him $21M to play for another team.