Duhon signs with Knicks, could start at point

[cruzg24]

NEW YORK (AP)—Chris Duhon is coming to compete for the New York Knicks’ starting point guard job. Nobody is saying yet if that competition will be against Stephon Marbury.
Duhon signed a two-year deal Wednesday worth more than $11 million, choosing the Knicks over the Orlando Magic because of an opportunity to play in new coach Mike D’Antoni’s system—perhaps as the starter.
“He gives guards a lot of freedom to be themselves, to express themselves,” Duhon said. “He just has a lot of confidence that we’ll flourish in this type of type of system.”
Duhon spent his first four years with the Chicago Bulls, averaging a career-low 5.8 points last season. He was not re-signed by the Bulls, who needed to clear room in their backcourt after drafting point guard Derrick Rose with the No. 1 pick.
Already frustrated by his inconsistent role while playing with Ben Gordon and Kirk Hinrich, Duhon figured he wouldn’t be back in Chicago even before the Bulls won the lottery in May.
He had interest from an Orlando team that seems on the rise, reaching the second round of the playoffs last season. Instead, he agreed to join the 23-win Knicks, coming off their seventh straight losing season.

“Are the Knicks one of the best teams in the league? No, not at all,” Duhon said. “But the opportunity to be part of a change is also great and something I’m looking forward to. People don’t realize when I went to the Bulls, we were kind of in the same situation and we were able to turn that around.”
Duhon could become an immediate starter in New York. Marbury has a year and more than $21 million left on his contract, but ankle surgery cut short the worst season of his career and the Knicks may prefer to move on without him.
Duhon said he was given no assurances he would be the starter, and team president Donnie Walsh denied offering any. Further, Walsh said he hasn’t even began considering what his plans are for Marbury, who angered the organization last season on multiple occasions.
“I haven’t projected it that far. Right now the players that are on this team are on this team,” Walsh said. “All I know is the guy’s got a lot of talent, he’s a very good player and that’s it.”
Walsh added that D’Antoni’s uptempo system makes it necessary to have multiple guards that can distribute the ball. Besides Marbury, the Knicks have mostly combination guards, but no true points.
Marbury left the team during an early season game in Phoenix after a disagreement with former coach Isiah Thomas, then opted for the surgery even though the Knicks weren’t sure it was necessary.
Marbury also feuded with Larry Brown, Thomas’ predecessor, and his poor reputation combined with his high salary would make a trade difficult. The Knicks could consider buying out the remainder of his contract, though Marbury has said he wants to return and is trying to show his commitment, coming to D’Antoni’s introductory press conference in May.
Notes
Nate Robinson, the MVP of last year’s summer league after averaging 19.6 points and 6.0 assists for a team that went 5-0, will play for the Knicks again this summer in Las Vegas. First-round pick Danilo Gallinari also is on the roster, along with veterans Renaldo Balkman, Mardy Collins and Wilson Chandler.

Sources: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns

[cruzg24]

the knicks are a mess, but i guess by getting rid of marbury is a good start and hopefully we can start clearing a lot of cap room to go after LBJ possibly.

[Darius Ali]

I always liked Duhon. He plays hard and doesn't make many mistakes. He is very solid. Marbury has to go. He is a cancer bringing down the franchise.

[cruzg24]

A cancer that costs 21 million dollars. I hate to say it but I keep him on the team as a backup, thats just too much damn money to get rid of. And its only for 1 year and maybe and thats a big MAYBE, if he starts doing well they might get some type talent in a trade, but that will never happen.

[KobeBryant_24]

Knicks fans can't wait for "Starbury" to be gone

[Darius Ali]

Yeah, he is a joke. Sad really. So much talent, yet so little brains.

YouTube Video

[cruzg24]

you shouldve seen the vid where he said he was "climbing mountains with his brother to stay in shape" lmao

[Darius Ali]

lmfao!! I heard a teammate was saying that after he said that shit, he came to training camp and was winded after 2-3 suicides.

[KobeBryant_24]

Originally Posted by cruzg24

you shouldve seen the vid where he said he was "climbing mountains with his brother to stay in shape" lmao

Do you have the link?

[nyG]

Knicks have the talent to make the playoffs in the East, but D'Antoni needs to teach them how to play team ball and defense. Danilo needs to prove Donnie Walsh right for drafting him and David Lee and Jamal Crawford need to stay healthy.

[CrisafiIsGay]

Wow, Duhon. He's a good signing for a team that needs a backup point to help round off a bench....this is the type of signing you make AFTER you round out your roster. Not even a temporary fix.
Knicks are a mess and suck balls. Losers like Randolph/Curry/QRich ....and Jamal Crawford who needs to just say no.

[Darius Ali]

Duhon will likely start for NY.

Id say...

Duhon
Crawford
Dannilo
Lee
Curry



Zach will prob start over Lee but they are looking trade him. I doubt they get any takers. Doesn't look like anyone is interested.

[ChrisPanic15]

Originally Posted by CrisafiIsGay

Wow, Duhon. He's a good signing for a team that needs a backup point to help round off a bench....this is the type of signing you make AFTER you round out your roster. Not even a temporary fix.
Knicks are a mess and suck balls. Losers like Randolph/Curry/QRich ....and Jamal Crawford who needs to just say no.

Your a fucking moron. Q-rich isnt a loser. Nobody seems to understand hes back with dantoni and hes just gonna be dropping buckets again. Crawford isnt a loser either hes just a ball hog haha. And im happy abou this, we got a duke boy on the team haha. Duhon is a good defensive, pass first point guard. And now its his chance to show his stuff.

[P J Shaker]

Originally Posted by Darius Ali

I always liked Duhon. He plays hard and doesn't make many mistakes. He is very solid. Marbury has to go. He is a cancer bringing down the franchise.

wait untill he plays in NY....the Knicks are like a cancer for good players....Marbury was great until he came there....the whole system is a mess.