Daily Rant: 3/29/2011

What did people think was going to happen when Carmelo arrived in NYC via trade during the last quarter of the season? Did people think the Knicks were going to spontaneously mesh as a team and play fluid basketball? Did people think they would have solid defensive schemes and offensive plays ready to use each game? When the "big 3" of Lebron, Wade and Bosh began this season in Miami, they struggled to figure out what was going on during a game, who was getting the ball when and where each guy was supposed to be on the court during certain situations. That confusion, miscommunication and questioning happened to the Heat, with a pre-season and a training camp attended by the current roster. The Knicks however, are having the same problems that the Heat are having, except that it's happening during the end of the season and during a playoff push. This is not to say that the Knicks are as good or as talented as the Heat, but it is too similar of a situation that needs to be identified before the media and fans trash the heck out of the team and the coaching staff for the losses. It has to be very frustrating for players that have never played together on a team, to go out night after night and try to have some sort of comfort level with each other on the court. Unfortunately, the Knicks might not find that this season. As for next season, there is a very good possibility that with a full summer league, training camp and pre-season under their belts, this team can install defensive plays and be ready with an offense that will be more controlled and ready. If the Knicks do make the playoffs this year and can win some games, then they should be pretty proud of it, seeing as though their roster was shuffled mid-season and the new players involved were big names whom took on the pressure of winning right now here in NYC.