Marbury's Return Wasn't Enough
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Stephon "Poorbury's" return didn't change anything, because the Knicks still failed. Marbury doesn't play defense, he plays inconsistent, and it doesn't help the Knicks. Staying home was a better idea for Marbury.
He brought negative attention, and black mailed his coach. Marbury should be suspended, and fined, because he's unhelpful to the Knicks.
"I'm positive all the way around. I'm covered. I'm fine. I feel good. I'm cool. I could walk with my head up," said Marbury. "I feel like I could go forward and do what I have to do. I have a job to do and that's exactly what I'm going to do."
This always happens according to Isiah Thomas, but it can't continue. Player and coach controversy will break down a team. Marbury and Thomas talked before the game, and the problem will remain "in-house."
"That is an in-house matter, and we'll continue to keep it in-house," Thomas said. "However, he is welcome back, and we want him as a member of this team."
Clearly Marbury hasn't prospered with the Knicks, and his defense is "horrible." He hasn't brought success, and probably never will. Thomas shouldn't have welcomed Marbury back, because he'll bring failure.
"It seems like he and I go through this every November, then a couple of weeks go by and we kind of kiss and make up, then we go back to the business of trying to win basketball games," Thomas said.
Thomas needs to control his team, because he's expected to succeed. The Knick fans aren't accepting another failing season, and Thomas should understand that. His problems with Marbury needs to be solved, because it's causing a distraction.
"I've played with people I don't like and I've won with people I don't like. We're a professional basketball team and my job is trying to win a game," said Thomas. "Whatever happened in the past is in the past. We move forward."
Marbury's "unsuccessful flashy" playing style has done nothing for the Knicks. Thomas should release him, because he's waisting time. The Knicks should move on without Marbury, because he doesn't have a big impact on this team.
The Knicks were competitive against the Clippers, and could have won. Both teams were competing, and battled until the end.
"We got a nice little lead, they made a run late and they pretty much had the momentum," Thomas said. "But we kept fighting and we made some big shots, big free throws, and got our hands on some rebounds down the stretch."
The Knicks could never hold the lead, and their defense has caused this problem. Thomas refuse to realize that, and the players never could thrive on it. It's the reason why the Clippers finished four points ahead of the Knicks.
Zach Randolph returned after attending his grandmothers funeral, and his presents was neeeded. His ability to average a double-double takes pressure off some of the players; Randolph had 19 rebounds, and 16 points.
"I know that is what my grandma wanted me to do, to come and play," Randolph said. "She probably would have been mad if I had stayed (in Indiana) and not come to the game."
Eddy Curry was able to produce, and his statistic were useful against the Clippers. He had 16 points, and 12 rebounds.
Jamal Crawford had 12 points, but couldn't produce anywhere else. Crawford shouldn't be playing inconsistent, because his talent could help the Knicks.
Marbury finished with 13 points, but wasn't productive enough.
The Clippers win wasn't surpising, because they've beaten the Knicks nine straight times. It's almost expected, it's been happening over three seasons.
"If we keep getting this effort, we'll be fine," Sam Cassell said. "This was a heck of an effort. I'm happy we won, but if we keep playing the way we played tonight, we'll win 70 percent of our games."
Cassell and Corey Maggette scored 13 points each, but Cassell had 5 assist. Maggette finished with 4 turnovers and 5 rebounds.
Tim Thomas had 12 points, and 5 rebounds. Tim has been battling injury's, but hopefully he'll fight through them this season.
Cuttino Mobley contributed with 10 points, and 7 assist. He'll continue to produce, and help his team win games.
Chris Kaman had the best performance, and he's always been productive for the Clippers. Scoring 14 points with 18 rebounds helped the Clippers come away with the victory.
Quotes from Yahoo Sports
