Should D’Antoni Play Marbury?
I think we would all agree that Stephon Marbury is a talented player and is an amazing athlete. I think we would all agree that Stephon is an exciting player that could thrive in New York’s system. I think we might not agree that Steph not playing is the best thing for New York right now.
Marbury is due 21 million dollars this season and is getting paid to currently be an inactive member of the team. The last few games the Knicks have only played 7 people while Stephon sits quietly on the bench. Chris Duhon is thriving as the Knicks point guard now and the team is showing actual signs of life. Nate Robinson was having a breakout season before he was injured. David Lee is a better pro player than a college player and finally getting the chance to show it so why mess that up just to put Marbury in the game?
What I mean is, and I’ve mentioned it before, is that Stephon kills team chemistry and always has. He isn’t a team guy at all and is only out there for himself and the money. It isn’t even all his fault because that’s what the league has shown him. He chased the money when he left Minnesota and now all those choices are coming back to bite him. He might sit out this season and make his 21 million but it will be the last big contract that he has in his career.
I applaud his efforts as an individual outside of basketball in trying to bring low cost shoes/clothing to those who need and want them so for that I’m happy for him. Outside of that, he’s a player that D’Antoni needs to keep right on the bench, the end of it.
