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Knicks Media Day Quotes & Tweets

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Knicks Media Day Quotes & Tweets

The best / most important quotes from members of the Knicks from today’s Media Day Session, along with analysis from reporters.

  1. The day started with an announcement that the Knicks had picked up Mike Woodson’s option for the 2014-2015 season.
  2. ByNateTaylor

    Nate Taylor
     @ByNateTaylor
    The Knicks announce they have picked up the option on Mike Woodson’s contract for the 2014-15 season.
  3. MikeWoodsonPls

    Mic Wudsen@MikeWoodsonPls
    KOACH WUDSEN HAZ JOB SEKURITEEEEE
  4. FisolaNYDN

    Frank Isola@FisolaNYDN
    Knicks pick up option on Mike Woodson. Don’t equate that with job security…just means Woodson gets a golden parachute if he’s fired.
  5. Al_Iannazzone

    Al Iannazzone@Al_Iannazzone
    Woodson is 72-34 as Knicks coach.
  6. Al_Iannazzone

    Al Iannazzone@Al_Iannazzone
    Knicks Media Day set to start with new president and GM Steve Mills speaking first.
  7. NYPost_Berman

    Marc Berman@NYPost_Berman
    Steve Mills says his new job “came about suddenly.” When Dolan approached him, he thought he had the “skill set” to rebuild organization.
  8. NYPost_Berman

    Marc Berman@NYPost_Berman
    Mills says he will be “leaning” on the personnel men such as Gabriel, Warkentien, Mark Hughes early on.
  9. Al_Iannazzone

    Al Iannazzone@Al_Iannazzone
    Steve Mills: “Our goal is to a win a championship this year. We think we have a good chance to do that.”
  10. NYPost_Berman

    Marc Berman@NYPost_Berman
    Mills on several occasions sys won’t address the unorthodox timing. Says that’s more a question for Dolan, who is not here.
  11. Al_Iannazzone

    Al Iannazzone@Al_Iannazzone
    Mills on what James Dolan and he discussed: “Jim and I talked a lot about making this a place that people want to come play.”
  12. FisolaNYDN

    Frank Isola@FisolaNYDN
    Steve Mills just confirmed that he is considering adding someone to work directly under him. Could be someone from within.
  13. StevePopper

    Steve Popper@StevePopper
    Well, if you were hoping Steve Mills would clear up the Grunwald ouster, you’ll be left wanting. Maybe JR will clear it up.
  14. Mike Woodson begins to field questions
  15. Al_Iannazzone

    Al Iannazzone@Al_Iannazzone
    Woodson said Knicks want Melo to stay, but they’re worried about this season, defending their Division title and competing for an NBA title.
  16. Al_Iannazzone

    Al Iannazzone@Al_Iannazzone
    Mike Woodson said Amar’e Stoudemire had another “minor procedure” on his knee. He said he’s “rehabbing nicely.”
  17. NYPost_Berman

    Marc Berman@NYPost_Berman
    Woodson on Glen: “I have nothing to do with that change. I wish him nothing but the best from the bottom of my heart.”
  18. The conversation turns to JR Smith’s suspension…
  19. NYPost_Berman

    Marc Berman@NYPost_Berman
    Woodson says hopes to have J.R. back for the first game. Which means sixth game after five-game suspension.
  20. NYPost_Berman

    Marc Berman@NYPost_Berman
    Woodson on J.R.’s suspension: “I don’t condone anything like that. J.R. knows he made a major mistake. Hopefully learning experience.”
  21. NYPost_Berman

    Marc Berman@NYPost_Berman
    J.R. Smith: “I’m more disappointed because I let my teammates down more than anything. I let Mr. Dolan down.”
  22. Al_Iannazzone

    Al Iannazzone@Al_Iannazzone
    Woodson on J.R.’s 5-game ban. “I’m sure he will apologize to this organization and his teammates b/c we’ve made a major commitment to him.”
  23. … and his knee
  24. FisolaNYDN

    Frank Isola@FisolaNYDN
    J.R. Smith admits he waited until after he signed to have surgery because his first obligation was to take care of his family. More honesty
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Knicks Sign Cole Aldrich

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Tyson Chandler finally has a backup. The Knicks signed Center Cole Aldrich to a non-guaranteed deal on Tuesday, meaning that they have 19 people in training camp (the max is 20). Aldrich was drafted 11th overall in 2010, but has battled knee problems throughout his career. Aldrich is a good rebounder, a good shot blocker, and a decent scorer. He boasts fantastic per-36 minute stats of 9 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game (2, 2.3, and 0.5 in 8 minutes). Aldrich is certainly a nice addition, and will be a good backup for Chandler… if he can stay healthy

-Tommy Rothman 

 

LeBron To Knicks In New “Path to Greatness” Mode of NBA 2K14

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NBA 2K14 has a new mode called “LeBron’s Path to Greatness”, in which the user takes control of LeBron James’ career after this upcoming season. As is the case in real life, James can opt-in to his contract with the Heat, or sign with another team. The two choices in this mode are “Continue Heat Dynasty” and “Fantastic Journey”. In the first option, James stays in Miami. The latter option has James signing with the New York Knicks as Carmelo Anthony leaves for the bulls and the Wizards draft a kid touted as the next LeBron James (probably based off of Andrew Wiggins). After a few years in New York, LeBron heads back home to Cleveland. The user is responsible for LeBron’s Destiny. Will James win championships everywhere he goes, or flame out and finish his career with a “disappointing” 2 rings?

 

What makes this mode pretty weird is that LeBron himself (the cover athlete for the game) is the one narrating the game, as the voiceovers of the story lines are done in his voice. Can you imagine a superstar for an NBA team going into a studio and reading aloud a passage in which he leaves his teammates, for mass consumption? I am sure Pat Riley is thrilled.

Anyway, it is cool to see that NBA 2K14 is getting creative, even though they have no real competition on the market.

And it will be fun to have control over LeBron’s “career”. It would be a shame if he… signed with the Bobcats…

In real life, it appears that LeBron is giving the Knicks some consideration. Salary cap wise, if he opts out of his contract after this season, the Knicks would have to get very creative if they wanted to sign the best player in the league. but if LeBron opts in, plays one more year, and then becomes a free agent NEXT year, the Knicks would have a very good shot at signing him.

-Tommy Rothman

Jeremy Tyler has Fracture in Foot, out 8-10 Weeks

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Knicks PF Jeremy Tyler was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his foot Thursday and will be out for 8-10 weeks, meaning he will miss all of training camp and at least the first week of the regular season. This is a minor blow for the team (which needs frontcourt depth) and a big blow for Tyler (who needs minutes). For Knicks fans, it is yet another frustrating injury. Eternal cynic Frank Isola put it best:

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This injury could lead to Tyler’s release, or at least open it up for consideration. The foot fracture may have been a driving reason behind the Knicks’ decision to invite PG Toure Murry to training camp today . If Tyler is on his way out, it opens up a roster spot for Murry (and leaves the Knicks with another spot to give to a big man).

I still expect Tyler to make the team, but the competition is about to ramp up a bit.

-Tommy Rothman

Knicks Will Have Toure Murry In Training Camp After PG Turns Down Miami’s Offer

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The Miami Heat made a strong push for Toure Murry, but the D-League Stud and Summer League  Standout will be joining the New York Knicks in training camp in an attempt to win a roster spot. Murry looked very good in Vegas, and has produced throughout his career (at the lower levels), but has an uphill battle ahead of him as the Knicks already have several guards under contract. One person Murry will be competing with is Chris Smith, who signed with the Knicks on a non-guaranteed contract with a training camp invite this week. Murry also has to compete with free agent guards such as Rip Hamilton (who the Knicks might have interest in). And of course, Murry also needs to compete with bigger players, because the Knicks only have one roster spot left and definitely need more depth in the frontcourt. It’s always nice to keep somebody away from the Heat, and Murry has promise, but whether he makes the team remains to be seen

-Tommy Rothman

Rip Hamilton to New York? Knicks Might Have Interest

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Veteran SG Richard “Rip” Hamilton is still a free agent, and it appears that the Knicks might be interested. Hamilton brings veteran leadership and a championship pedigree to the table, and his skill set, although diminished, would still provide a boost to the roster. However, the Knicks already have a ton of guards on the roster, so unless this is insurance for J.R. Smith’s knee, I don’t know how necessary it is to sign Hamilton. It seems more logical to give the final roster spot to a big man, but stay tuned. -Tommy Rothman