New York Knicks 2010 Preview & Predictions

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New York Knicks 2009-2010 NBA Record: 29-53, 3rd in Atlantic Division

New York Knicks Betting Trends & Betting Angles:
• 5-13 ATS past 18 at home vs Boston
• UNDER is 13-2 past 15 Dec home games
• 2-13 SU past 15 trips to Toronto
• 11-3 ATS past 14 vs Northwest Div
• OVER is 10-3 past 13 Nov home games
• 4-15 SU past 19 games with no rest
• OVER is 13-2 past 15 February road games

New York Knicks 2010 Preview & Prediction

With an almost $100 million agreement in place to call Madison Square Garden his home for the next five years, Amar’e Stoudemire emerged from a meeting with Knicks officials wearing a blue “NYK” baseball cap and immediately uttered four words. “The Knicks are back.” Back to what? Maybe they’re back to overpaying for players. They’re certainly not back to being championship contenders. They would be if LeBron James had chosen them. Stoudemire is the Knicks’ best frontcourt player since Patrick Ewing manned the middle. But after going 29-53, the Knicks still need plenty of help to become the team they were when sweat was pouring off Ewing’s body every game. They still have money for next summer’s free agent class and the flexibility to make trades at any time. Their sights are on Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul or Tony Parker, and they all might have Big Apples in their eyes. At this point, though, the Knicks are getting back on track, getting back to putting winning first. Winning has been secondary, particularly the last two seasons. The team’s mission statement was to get rid of former Knicks president Isiah Thomas’ bad contracts to be in position to hit a home run during the summer of LeBron. Since it was James or bust, many believe the Knicks struck out. But that would be unfair. The Knicks signed a perennial All-Star and improved at key positions.

New York Knicks Coach: Mike D’Antoni (3rd season)

New York Knicks Projected Starters: PG Raymond Felton, SG Kelenna Azubuike, SF Danilo Gallinari, PF Amare Stoudemire, C Ronny Turiaf.

New York Knicks Key Additions: F Amar’e Stoudemire, G Raymond Felton, G Roger Mason.

New York Knicks Key Losses: F David Lee, G Tracy McGrady, F Al Harrington.

2010 New York Knicks Point Guards:

Felton won’t be mistaken for Nash but is an improvement over what the Knicks have had the past few seasons with Chris Duhon and the problematic Stephon Marbury. Felton showed he could help run a playoff team last season in Charlotte, where he averaged 12.1 points and 5.6 assists. Walsh said he tried to get Felton in the past. But Charlotte head coach Larry Brown wouldn’t let him go. Felton left on his own as a free agent for the opportunity to play a fast-paced game with more freedom under D’Antoni. He had three strong games against the Knicks, including a near triple-double in New York’s home opener. Walsh remembers Felton’s late-game defense in two losses in Charlotte last season. The Knicks are glad Felton is on their side now. His backup is second-year point guard Toney Douglas, who started 10 games late in the season and played his best ball then. He averaged 14 points and 4 assists in the final 17 games, earning raves from D’Antoni and probably more minutes this year.

2010 New York Knicks Off Guards:

Unless Azubuike shows in camp and deserves to start, versatile fourth-year player Wilson Chandler could resume his role as the Knicks’ top shooting guard. Chandler started 38 games there early last season before moving to power forward after Tracy McGrady was acquired. Chandler averaged 15.3 points overall. To play the position, though, Chandler needs to improve his three-point shooting. He hit just 40-of-150 (26.7 percent) from deep and made 372-of-710 (52.3 percent) from everywhere else. He’s explosive going to the basket. Azubuike should be a valuable pickup and not just for his expiring contract that can be used in trades. Athletic and driven, Azubuike came from the Developmental League and started 51 games for Golden State two years ago and averaged 14.4 points, making 44.8 percent of his threes. Last year, Azubuike played just nine games because he needed knee surgery. Swingman Bill Walker, who has a scorer’s mentality, will give the Knicks depth. They also have rookie Andy Rautins, the sharpshooter from Syracuse. The Knicks were trying to add another shooter during the summer.

2010 New York Knicks Small Forwards:

Danilo Gallinari had a solid second season and has become a cornerstone for the Knicks. A fearless competitor, Gallinari has gained the respect of superstars like James and Carmelo Anthony and can knock down shots from just about anywhere. Gallinari averaged 15.1 points in 81 games last season. The Knicks expect the 22-year-old Italian import to continue to improve and flourish playing with Stoudemire. Gallinari made 186 three-pointers last season, the second-most in the league and in Knicks’ history. With Stoudemire drawing attention inside, which should open the perimeter, Gallinari may register 200 threes this season and perhaps challenge John Starks’ franchise record of 217. Chandler, Randolph, Walker and rookie second-round pick Landry Fields can see time at small forward. Walker, acquired from Boston in February in the Nate Robinson deal, averaged 11.9 points in 27 games with the Knicks and made 43.1 percent from deep (50-for-116). He slimmed down in the offseason and it could lead to more on-court work this campaign. Fields has the type of athleticism that could earn him a look from D’Antoni.

2010 New York Knicks Power Forwards:

Stoudemire will play power forward, but might spend more time at center as he did in during his Phoenix years, with and without D’Antoni. Randolph may be the early favorite to start at power forward, provided he’s healthy and puts in the work. The LSU product is only 21 and loaded with talent and untapped potential. The Knicks hope to bring it out of him. For Golden State last year, the 6-foot-10 Randolph averaged 11.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in just 22.7 minutes per game. Randolph’s length, shot-blocking ability and athleticism should help the Knicks get out and run. Chandler also could play some power forward. He started 26 games there last season and registered four double-doubles.

2010 New York Knicks Centers:

The Knicks haven’t been able to rely on Eddy Curry and Turiafs status probably won’t be determined until D’Antoni sees everyone in camp, so pencil in Stoudemire as the opening-night starting center. No matter where Stoudemire plays, he’s a force inside and the best post player the Knicks have had since Patrick Ewing. The Knicks need Stoudemire to focus on defense and rebounding. Looking to protect their fully guaranteed and uninsurable five-year, $99.7 million investment, the Knicks prohibited Stoudemire, who has had multiple knee surgeries, from playing in the World Championships over the summer. Stoudemire is looking forward to being “The Man.” He always was No.2 in Phoenix behind Nash, but Stoudemire has no problem being the Knicks only star – for the time being. Behind or next to Stoudemire, the Knicks will have their choice of Curry, Turiaf and rookies Timofey Mozgov from Russia and rookie Jerome Jordan. Turiaf is the most reliable of the bunch. Curry, who has missed 154 of a possible 164 games the past two seasons, might be the Knicks’ biggest asset this year, though. If they can’t use his bloated expiring salary ($11.3 million) in a trade, he will be off their books next summer. A tough veteran, Turiaf plays physically and can block shots. Mozgov is somewhat of an unknown, but the Knicks liked him enough to give him $9 million over three years. Jordan needs work and experience, having played organized basketball for just six years.

New York Knicks 2010 Season Predictions

We predict that the New York Knicks will finish 2nd in the NBA Atlantic Division .

New York Knicks Betting

New York Knicks NBA Championship Odds: +8000
New York Knicks Eastern Conference Odds: +4000

New York Knicks 2009-2010 Betting Stats

New York Knicks Straight Up: 29-53
New York Knicks ATS: 38-43-1
New York Knicks Home ATS: 20-21
New York Knicks Away ATS: 18-22-1
New York Knicks Record As Favorite: 13-12
New York Knicks Record As Dog: 16-40
New York Knicks Over/Under: 42-40

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