Le Basketbawl

Before the Miami Heat defeated New York Vinnie’s BOYS  the New York Knicks at MSG on Christmas Day 93-87 the New York media got a chance to ask Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade a few questions. Dependent on the NBA Salary Cap next summer the Knicks will have money available to go after a Free Agent player. D-Wade can opt out of his contract next summer just like LeBron James in Cleveland and explore the Free Agent market.

Friday the ”New York Post“ reported that of course some reporter asked Wade the inevitable Frickin question which is what are his thoughts about signing a deal with the Knicks next summer. The Heat guard replied “I don’t ever think about the possibility of joining the Knicks. I think of the possibility of the summer. It’s going to be a very tough summer thinking about where my future will be.”

As soon as D-Wade walked away from those reporters and back into the visitor’s locker room at MSG he probably busted out laughing at the thought for playing for “MY BOYS” next season. Why on earth would Dwyane Wade come to a team that will have like no Frickin talent at all next season and will most likely not be in contention for years to come?

Wade was then asked if he thought that the Knicks could attract an elite player in the Free Agent Sweepstakes next summer. He responded “It depends if they’re looking to be here. A lot of people are happy with where they are. New York is a great, great place, but it depends on if the player is looking to leave.”

New York Vinnie has always had a lot of respect for the media that cover the NBA in New York City. Whether it is in print, on the radio or on TV for the most part we who live in New York have a great crew of reporters who know the game.

However right now they are coming off like “Frickin Stage Door Johnnies.” You know the guy who used to wait outside the Burlesque girls doors; with their jacket that the sleeves are too short wearing a big tie with a sunflower on it like Frickin Jethro from the “Beverly Hillbillies.” Stammering and stuttering trying to pick up a pretty girl they have no shot in scoring.

The Knicks will not get LeBron James or Dwyane Wade to play for their team. Realistically their two best shots are Amare Stoudemire and Chris Bosh. Stoudemire because of his relationship with Mike D’Antoni and Bosh is in no better situation in Toronto than he would be in NYC. The Knicks are a team that truly has no core at the present time despite the way “MR. MALARKEY“  Team President Donnie Walsh  wants to spin it. And they can not buy a Championship next year like the Yankees can because of the Frickin salary cap.

Knicks fans be prepared for the rest of the season for any player that could be a good addition to the Knicks roster next season will be asked about their joining the club. New York Vinnie would rather let this year play out and we will deal with next year when it comes. Life is too short to rush things.