Marbury wants to stay with Knicks
Posted: Wednesday May 14, 2008 07:34AM ET
Camera flashes lit up the Garden Theater as Stephon Marbury embraced new Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni Tuesday. That's as close as Marbury may get to D'Antoni, as the point guard knows he might not be a Knick when the 2008-09 season tips off. "If I'm here, I'm here," Marbury said. "If I'm not, I could do it someplace else. I'm just getting my mind and my body right. I love New York, but if I wasn't going to be here, I wouldn't be here." With a season to go - at $22 million - on his expiring contract, Marbury could be dealt to another team wanting him in his last year to free up money under the salary cap, or the Knicks may decide to keep him, looking to do the same. Despite the rumors, Marbury said he has already been preparing to run the new coach's offense, which D'Antoni intends to shape into the same run-and-gun style he deployed in Phoenix.
Stephon Marbury , AP
Comments (34)
I actually think Marbury would do well in this system if he's healthy. If there is one thing he likes to do it's shoot.
Hoffa The Great | 05/14/08, 07:38 AM
Report Offensive CommentNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yankee64 | 05/14/08, 07:40 AM
Report Offensive CommentMove the guy to Oklahoma Supersonics, that'll teach him a lesson.
Ejaculator | 05/14/08, 07:49 AM
Report Offensive CommentWell of course he wants to stay, Defense is hard work. Plus, who wants this guy on their team? No one!
pencilneckgeek | 05/14/08, 07:53 AM
Report Offensive CommentWhy the hostility? Marbury is known as an athletic and successful guard in the league.
Let's see how he does with D'Antoni. Maybe he will be better than Nash.
If not, then the Knicks simply continue to struggle. So much the better.
- JL
Jay L. | 05/14/08, 08:30 AM
Report Offensive Commenti wouldnt give this jerk a shot of crack cocaine.......HELL NO........I REPEAT
VP OF OPERATIONS | 05/14/08, 08:37 AM
Report Offensive CommentGet it straight Starbury....
It's "MARK" D'Antoni..not Mike!
ghostofthebabe | 05/14/08, 08:47 AM
Report Offensive CommentIf I was making $22 million, I would want to saty as well
Jabril1217 | 05/14/08, 08:54 AM
Report Offensive CommentI wonder if he is still interested in playing in Italy. Of course, who would be willing to be bought out when you are one of the top paid NBA players with declining skills.
I Like Turtles | 05/14/08, 09:21 AM
Report Offensive CommentMarbury is being traded the offseason to whomever offers the most for his expiring contract. He will then promptly be bought out by that team.
My guess is he's traded to the Pacers for O'Neal and Tinsley.
No way he suits up for the Knicks next season, even for one game. They'll buy him out first.
John L. | 05/14/08, 09:37 AM
Report Offensive Comment"I actually think Marbury would do well in this system"
"Marbury is known as an athletic and successful guard in the league."
Have you 2 actually WATCHED him play the last 4 years?
He is not stephon circa 1998.....
He is not a 'young kid with unlimited potential'
His best days are LONG behind him, his days as a 'superstar' are long behind him
AND we are stuck with him for ONE more year- then his contract expires- which is probably the BEST thing he will have done for this franchise
jgb | 05/14/08, 09:44 AM
Report Offensive CommentI actually think Marbury would do well in this system if he's healthy. If there is one thing he likes to do it's shoot.
Hoffa The Great | 05/14/08, 07:38 AM
Marbury will fail miserably in D'Antoni's system. D'Antoni's system requires running the floor and sharing the ball. Marbury has not shown that he is willing to do either. Marbury will only be with the knicks until they can deal him, or until that ridiculous contract expires.
Hllywd: Old Schoolin' | 05/14/08, 10:58 AM
Report Offensive CommentThere's an event at MSG this summer called "Walking with Dinosaurs."
I thought it was a Knicks exhibition.
Yankee64 | 05/14/08, 11:18 AM
Report Offensive CommentMissing persons report: texasmade.
If you know his whereabouts please contact the San Antonio Police Department. If he has empty prescription bottles on his person, call the paramedics immediately.
arejaydub Sept. 13,'08 | 05/14/08, 12:16 PM
Report Offensive CommentArejay,
Your little Oompa Loompas better win it tonight or Oompaa Loompaa Land will be closed sooner than expected.
Nevertheless tomorrow the Hornets will be returning to The Home of the Grade A Texas Size A.s.s Whoopin Tour
Hornets WELCOME BACK TO THE LOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEE STAAAAAAAARRRRRRRR STATE!!!!!!!!
Texasmade | 05/14/08, 12:36 PM
Report Offensive Commentrofl
He is such a chump.
Saihung | 05/14/08, 01:05 PM
Report Offensive Commentstupid marbury what a waste of talent
donny 2008 WC champs | 05/14/08, 02:27 PM
Report Offensive CommentThe Knicks will never grow as long as Marbury is within 50 yards of MSG. Any one who thinks there is an ounce of hope left for him playing for the Knicks and actually being productive........Just take a look at the Bruse Beck interview he did. Steph is done and should no longer have a seat on the NY bench.
dcg0908 | 05/14/08, 03:05 PM
Report Offensive CommentTexasmade: I think your Mavs need Marbury. Why don't you give up Josh Howard and an ounce of weed for him. lmao
CelticHater | 05/14/08, 03:25 PM
Report Offensive CommentCelticHater
I wont be surprised if Cuban would make another bonehead trade like that.
But then again Cuban wont give up his weed that easily
Texasmade | 05/14/08, 03:29 PM
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