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**knicksfan** · 10-10-2006, 06:08 AM

This is a fast-breaking type of ballclub. I want to see them make defensive stops that create offense, and not the other way around. I want to see tough as nails D and Isiah will likely force that into these guys, but not like Larry did. Isiah doesn't mind having a little fun, but making the guys earn it. I think Isiah will let Marbury/Francis/Jamal run their breaks on the condition that they do the work defensively to earn those breaks. At least that's how I'd do it, but I'm not the Knicks coach. However, that is how Isiah's old coach did in Detroit, so I'm hoping Zeke takes a page out of that playbook. Use Marbury as Isiah, use Stevie in Dumars' role use Jamal in VJ's role use Curry in a slightly more athletic Laimbeer's role and use Balkman as your Rodman. David Lee kind of also does that same rodman type thing with that great rebounding, but I think Isiah will make sure that we run an amazing pressure defense this year and the bigs will be making some nice blocks with their footwork. I saw Balkman in some practices and he VERY much reminds me of a YOUNG Dennis Rodman, before he got into skirts and dresses and getting married in them.

**Hakeem** · 10-10-2006, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ClippersRuleLA

defense allows a team to have a chance at keeping the score close enough to win.

And offense doesn't?

KVIP112 · 10-10-2006, 12:35 PM

Still what type of defense are we gonna play?
1/2 Court Man-Man
Full Court Man-Man
2-3 Zone
3-2 Zone
What type do you think we'll run?

TwinkieFoot · 10-10-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KVIP112

Still what type of defense are we gonna play?
1/2 Court Man-Man
Full Court Man-Man
2-3 Zone
3-2 Zone
What type do you think we'll run?

...Zone defense in general, which I have been suggesting since last year. It's clear that we are pretty lengthy and athletic, so we could be a pretty solid zone defense team. Hopefully Isiah swallows his pride and accepts the fact we need this. Personally, I don't understand why professional coaches are so adverse to playing it.

ERAFF · 10-10-2006, 03:32 PM

Pro Coaches stay away from the zone for two reasons:

1. Pros are great shooters and will shoot over a zone and sink you

2. Zones are prone to large defensive/rebounding spaces after the shot. Unlike college, There are many great athletes OFF THE BALL in the Pros---Think Marcus Camby---Guys who really thrive by crashing weakside gaps for easy offensive rebounds and putbacks.

**knicksfan** · 10-10-2006, 04:56 PM

If the other team keeps penetrating on us and exposing us like a 5 dollar prostitute equipped with many oral skills shall we say on 42nd street then we will have to avoid the zone, but if the opposing offense is lethargic and keeps shooting more blanks then a 60 year old on viagra then the zone is definetly an effective weapon. I'm sure many of you already know my analogies, so just enjoy them.

**Da Grinch** · 10-10-2006, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KVIP112

Still what type of defense are we gonna play?
1/2 Court Man-Man
Full Court Man-Man
2-3 Zone
3-2 Zone
What type do you think we'll run?

primarily man to man with some full court pressure defense .

if zeke is serious about playing fast like the suns(obviously not the same way, they dont have phoenix's outside shooters) but they can really slash and cause havoc with their ability to get into the opposing big men's teeth.

with depth as their main weapon and their ability to cause fouls it can be a potent attack.

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