I almost made it to halftime, last night, before the bricklaying by the Knicks sent me scurrying for cover.
It was opening night for what promises to be a long season, one likely to be full of distracted longing for the kind of superstar the team has lacked since Patrick Ewing was in his prime.
Some thoughts: Mike D'Antoni is the right guy to lead the team through this, to get the most out of a cast of supporting players and those biding their time before they'll be searching for work. Donnie Walsh has a plan, which is a novel concept at the Garden.
The Europeans — Darko Mlicic and Dano Galinaro — bear watching and could prove useful when the new era begins next year. Wilson Chandler fits into this category, as well.
What about David Lee? He's certainly worth keeping, but at what cost? He's signed through the end of the year, which means he'll be on the market with the marquee guys. How much of your cap space do you spend on him?
I'll watch — until the bad play stops me,
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Hank Kalet 