Are we in for a rebirth of the Knicks Heat rivalry?

[Mike-Dub]

I know this is a long shot right now, but the Heat have pretty much already done their part, and if the Knicks get Chris Paul (or Tony Parker), Carmelo Anthony, along with having Stoudemire already we will be in for another Knicks Heat rivalry unfortunately.

I really really really hope this doesn't happen.  I was to young to experience the Knicks Heat rivalry of the nineties and I don't want to have to go through it now.

[wiley]

I wouldn't mind a second "super team"  to challenge Miami (along with Boston, L.A., Ok. City, Orlando and Portland).

And I really woudn't mind watching Chris Paul on a good team to see what he can accomplish, during these initial years of his prime.  To me, Paul, Anthony and Stoudemire would make for a fun team to watch...well balanced, good outside shooting....I'm ready for the East to be 1. Boston....2. New York...3.  Miami.....

[Mike-Dub]

I wouldn't mind a second "super team"  to challenge Miami (along with Boston, L.A., Ok. City, Orlando and Portland).

And I really woudn't mind watching Chris Paul on a good team to see what he can accomplish, during these initial years of his prime.  To me, Paul, Anthony and Stoudemire would make for a fun team to watch...well balanced, good outside shooting....I'm ready for the East to be 1. Boston....2. New York...3.  Miami.....

Yeah but it would mean that the Knicks would be good again.  UGH!

[Birdbrain]

I know this is a long shot right now, but the Heat have pretty much already done their part, and if the Knicks get Chris Paul (or Tony Parker), Carmelo Anthony, along with having Stoudemire already we will be in for another Knicks Heat rivalry unfortunately.

I really really really hope this doesn't happen.  I was to young to experience the Knicks Heat rivalry of the nineties and I don't want to have to go through it now.

But this time they will actually have talent.  And not just big guys clutching and grabbing.  I don't see really any comparison though between those 2 big 3's.  While I have disdain for the Miami crew I suspect they would destroy the NY crew.  

[CelticsWhat35]

The Knicks need to worry about making the playoffs.  While the Heat may have made it look easy, it's tough to just assemble 3 all-stars in their prime.

But if it did happen, it wouldn't be a rebirth of those 72-70 games we witnessed in the 90's.

[Mike-Dub]

The Knicks need to worry about making the playoffs.  While the Heat may have made it look easy, it's tough to just assemble 3 all-stars in their prime.

But if it did happen, it wouldn't be a rebirth of those 72-70 games we witnessed in the 90's.

That's true the games would be much better.  From everything I've heard about the rivalry in the 90's it was awful.

[wiley]

I know this is a long shot right now, but the Heat have pretty much already done their part, and if the Knicks get Chris Paul (or Tony Parker), Carmelo Anthony, along with having Stoudemire already we will be in for another Knicks Heat rivalry unfortunately.

I really really really hope this doesn't happen.  I was to young to experience the Knicks Heat rivalry of the nineties and I don't want to have to go through it now.

But this time they will actually have talent.  And not just big guys clutching and grabbing.  I don't see really any comparison though between those 2 big 3's.  While I have disdain for the Miami crew I suspect they would destroy the NY crew.  

Miami's bench is looking good, have no clue what N.Y.'s bench would look like.  At this point seems like Miami would defend better, but I'd say the hypothetical N.Y. team would score more, especially if they get some bench shooting to go along with the starters.....I'm not convinced Miami's offense will be consistently potent (it's bound to be sporadically potent).  And despite good wing defense, they might give up a lot of points inside....not ready to give the edge to Miami.

[Jon]

I wouldn't count on the Knicks doing anything yet.  It sounds good now to say Melo, CP3, etc.  But let's wait and see just what the players end up hearing about the new CBA.  Many may want to extend current deals before this one expires.  

[Birdbrain]

The Knicks need to worry about making the playoffs.  While the Heat may have made it look easy, it's tough to just assemble 3 all-stars in their prime.

But if it did happen, it wouldn't be a rebirth of those 72-70 games we witnessed in the 90's.

That's true the games would be much better.  From everything I've heard about the rivalry in the 90's it was awful.

Awful isn't a harsh enough word.  It did bring one of the big clips of all time with Van Gundy latching on to Mourning's leg and going for a ride.

[GreenFaith1819]

Lord I hope not (in answer to the thread in question.)

The last time both the Heat and NY had a rivalry, The Boston Celtics absolutely stunk (mid 90's).

Let's (Please) put off any talk of a rivalry between these two for a few yrs.

[Mike-Dub]

The Knicks need to worry about making the playoffs.  While the Heat may have made it look easy, it's tough to just assemble 3 all-stars in their prime.

But if it did happen, it wouldn't be a rebirth of those 72-70 games we witnessed in the 90's.

That's true the games would be much better.  From everything I've heard about the rivalry in the 90's it was awful.

Awful isn't a harsh enough word.  It did bring one of the big clips of all time with Van Gundy latching on to Mourning's leg and going for a ride.

Haha that clip is great TP.

[Mike-Dub]

I know this is a long shot right now, but the Heat have pretty much already done their part, and if the Knicks get Chris Paul (or Tony Parker), Carmelo Anthony, along with having Stoudemire already we will be in for another Knicks Heat rivalry unfortunately.

I really really really hope this doesn't happen.  I was to young to experience the Knicks Heat rivalry of the nineties and I don't want to have to go through it now.

But this time they will actually have talent.  And not just big guys clutching and grabbing.  I don't see really any comparison though between those 2 big 3's.  While I have disdain for the Miami crew I suspect they would destroy the NY crew.  

I definitely don't think the Miami crew would destroy the Knicks crew, especially if they get Paul.  Paul would dominate any Heat point guard as much as Wade would dominate any Knick shooting guard.  Carmelo and LeBron basically cancel each other out, but LeBron has a slight edge and I believe that Amare and Bosh cancel each other out. 

[Scalablob990]

I know this is a long shot right now, but the Heat have pretty much already done their part, and if the Knicks get Chris Paul (or Tony Parker), Carmelo Anthony, along with having Stoudemire already we will be in for another Knicks Heat rivalry unfortunately.

I really really really hope this doesn't happen.  I was to young to experience the Knicks Heat rivalry of the nineties and I don't want to have to go through it now.

As a NY resident they were hilarious to watch since they looked for ANY reason to throw a punch at one another. It was also the only time Ewing wasn't choking and those times were rare.