The Goods Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 The Knicks are optimistic about the addition of Darko Milicic, but are realistic at the same time. "There's three or four coaching staffs that really haven't gotten anything [out of Milicic], so we're not saying, 'Oh we can," Mike D'Antoni said. "Just sometimes in a person's career it's the right time. He's having a kid, he's married, maybe he's settled down. He's in the last year of a contract. We'll get the best out of him that he has. Is it good enough? We don't know. "It's a shot in the dark." "It's low risk, high reward," his New York-based agent, Marc Cornstein, told The Post on Sunday. "There is a reason he was drafted where he was drafted. Now it's a matter of will we see it? It remains to be seen, but I'm optimistic off this situation." Milicic, who hasn't adapted well to U.S. living, now is surrounded by a larger support system, featuring Cornstein and a European-style head coach. But one NBA executive whose franchise had Milicic said: "He's been in the league six seasons. He is what he is." Cornstein disagrees. "We're thrilled on so many levels," he said. "I'm excited to have him in my hometown, personally and selfishly. We've known him for a long time and are very close to him. On a basketball level, we're more thrilled. Coach D'Antoni is the ideal coach for him. He has a great understanding of European players and how to utilize his skill sets and talents." http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/60167/20090629/knicks_well_get_the_best_out_of_darko_that_he_has/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDevil Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 dont see him getting much better.hes a bust, plain and simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.K. Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Good luck. The potential was there, the work ethic was not. It was obvious when he was in Orlando. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 He's not that bad. Can rebound and on top of that score at times and block. He'll get better with D'Antoni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse The Body Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 I really hope he gets better we need to establish a good defense and a good post game and if he can help so be it but just help and don't be lazy. I think Jordan Hill and Darko can be a good combo. And I don't see Lee coming back next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 If he can rebound and play defense, I'll be happy. Don't really care if he scores - we obviously don't need scoring, we need someone who can somewhat defend the basket on the defensive side of the floor. It was a great trade for the Knicks. Awesome deal by Donnie Walsh. Low risk, high reward, for sure. He has one year left on his contract...if he doesn't do anything for us (like we all assume he won't) who gives a [expletive], really? The Knicks are NOT contenders now anyway, obviously. So maybe he can ressurect his career here...really no pressure on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse The Body Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 If he can rebound and play defense, I'll be happy. Don't really care if he scores - we obviously don't need scoring, we need someone who can somewhat defend the basket on the defensive side of the floor. It was a great trade for the Knicks. Awesome deal by Donnie Walsh. Low risk, high reward, for sure. He has one year left on his contract...if he doesn't do anything for us (like we all assume he won't) who gives a [expletive], really? The Knicks are NOT contenders now anyway, obviously. So maybe he can ressurect his career here...really no pressure on him. Yup, we just need 10+ rebounds pre game and pitch in 2-4 blocks a night and score 10 points and you'll be the start for 82 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Next Knick Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 He's still young, hopefully he can turn his career around and step up his game. I'd love if D'antoni works with him and turns him into a semi-dominant big man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 If he gets to the point of being a bench option for NY it's a good trade, if he gets better it's a great trade. I'm afraid he's not going to ever be anything though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse The Body Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 If he gets to the point of being a bench option for NY it's a good trade, if he gets better it's a great trade. I'm afraid he's not going to ever be anything though. I think he will be fine, I predict 10 pts | 8+ rpbs | 2 blk. Anyone agree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deestillballin Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 dont see him getting much better.hes a bust, plain and simple. Took the words right out of my mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse The Body Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Took the words right out of my mouth. Right now everyone sees him like that but I'll give him a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 He was turrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Favors? Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 (edited) I'm an idiot. Edited June 29, 2010 by G9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 This was last year, he was traded to the Wolves mid-season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Favors? Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 lol one of the biggest busts of all time...hes so wack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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