Magic Johnson's thoughts on the Knicks

[RonE Coleman]

Earvin Magic Johnson ‏@MagicJohnson
After watching the Knicks beat the Sixers last night, I have no doubt that they are legit.

Earvin Magic Johnson ‏@MagicJohnson
I know it's early, but both the Knicks & the Heat are going to be the teams to beat in the East.

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Might not be thread worthy but I'm glad to see someone finally showing the Knicks some respect.

I'd take his opinion over anyone who posts on this site.

[knicks=love]

ok.. it's only 3 games, though. let's not get out of control here.

[Hawkeye15]

I mean, the Knicks have started off great, they have. But too many ex-players have stuck their foot in their mouth, and run teams into the ground with their talent evaluation for me to take much stock in their opinions.

That being said, if we started the playoffs right now, the Knicks would be looking awesome. But that is why they play 82 of them..

[RonE Coleman]

ok.. it's only 3 games, though. let's not get out of control here.

Agreed...I don't think we beat Miami but no other team in the East scares me what so ever.

I don't think there is anything stopping us from the 2 seed in the East and a top 5-8 record overall.

[RonE Coleman]

I mean, the Knicks have started off great, they have. But too many ex-players have stuck their foot in their mouth, and run teams into the ground with their talent evaluation for me to take much stock in their opinions.

That being said, if we started the playoffs right now, the Knicks would be looking awesome. But that is why they play 82 of them..

Yes but Magic is not just some average kind of ex player...

I'm not saying this really means anything, but its just good to know that we are finally being noticed.

I haven't seen this kind of tough defensive basketball from the Knicks since the Ewing days.

[Cal827]

THE KNICKS ARE BACK!

But on a more serious note, their wins have been quite impressive. Still a little bit to work on though. I definitely think they can beat Boston for the division, but some things are also dependent on whether or not Amar'e can be properly added back to the rotation.

[jmoney85]

Yes but Magic is not just some average kind of ex player...

I'm not saying this really means anything, but its just good to know that we are finally being noticed.

I haven't seen this kind of tough defensive basketball from the Knicks since the Ewing days.

jordan is the GOAT and he has superb talent evaluation

[KnicksorBust]

I really think this can be merged with the other Knicks thread.

[Kashmir13579]

Too early. Magic says a lot of things.

[Blitzbolt]

Magic J last year on ABC sunday games.

Lakers wins =KOBE MVP
HEAT wins=Lebron Mvp
OKC wins=KD

He Flip flop so much is hard to take him seriously.

[Nick O]

magic johnson is cool and all.... but like... so? .. im pretty sure anyone could some to this conclusion :P

[BigBlueCrew]

Why is it so bad to be excited???

If the Knicks were struggling I have NO doubt we'd be hearing about it from the same posters who are same "its only three games"

[ball4reel]

We are gonna catch hell when we drop 1.

[Pluvious]

Might not be thread worthy but I'm glad to see someone finally showing the Knicks some respect.

I'd take his opinion over anyone who posts on this site.

I didn't read the rest of the responses yet because your comment was so fascinatingly .

"Finally"? Really? The Knicks have not deserved any respect for years...in fact the opposite. If they do turn it around this year then great. But the team has to earn its stripes. Knicks fans every offseason brag about how great their team is. And every year they are WRONG.

Note: I actually like the team this year...Anthony as the focus and a defensive team that has veterans and spot up shooters. Makes sense. Amare doesn't fit that and they are a little thin in some areas but they'll be a solid team. Not a title type team though.

[HouRealCoach]

I knew this would happen... The minute Knicks lose a game people will act like it's the end of the world

Basketball teams in this era are treated like NFL teams now and judged off of every single game