Possible New Rotation

Knicks Minutes Per Game By Position


 

Player:	PG	SG	SF	PF	C	Total (Projected)	Season Average	Difference
Carmelo Anthony	-	-	23	12	-	35	35.5	-0.5
Amare Stoudemire	-	-	-	26	8	34	36.8	-2.8
Landry Fields	-	32	-	-	-	32	32.6	-0.6
Chauncey Billups	32	-	-	-	-	32	32.3	-0.3
Toney Douglas	6	16	-	-	-	22	22.4	-0.4
Sheldon Williams	-	-	-	-	20	20	17	3
Ronny Turiaf	-	-	-	-	20	20	18.5	1.5
Bill Walker						0	12.2	-12.2
Renaldo Balkman						0	8.8	-8.8
Shawne Williams	-	-	8	10	-	18	17.9	0.1
Bill Walker			10			10	12.2	-2.2
Corey Brewer	-	-	7	-	-	7	24.3	-17.3
Anthony Carter	10	-	-	-	-	10	10.9	-0.9
Total	48	48	48	48	48

 Mr. Matthew Horney put together this table, projecting the minutes for each player on the Knicks' roster going forward this season. The table shows the players' total projected minutes, their season average up to now, and what the projected difference will be. The projected rotation includes 11 players, whereas D'Antoni normally sticks with his 8-man rotation.   I'll break down why:   Point Guard: Chauncey Billups is not the 26-year-old Raymond Felton, who had been playing nearly 40 minutes per game. He is a 34-year old veteran who cannot play those kinds of minutes. Therefore, Anthony Carter, must be able to step in and give the Knicks what he has been giving the Nuggets this year up until now: about 10 solid minutes...   Shooting Guard: ...because Toney Douglass will split minutes with Landry Fields at shooting guard. Douglass should still see some minutes at the point, but truthfully he is an undersized shooting guard anyway who merely plays backup point because he is needed there.  Small Forward: I'm having trouble remember the name of the guy who will be playing most of the minutes at this position. Oh, that's right. Melo will probably play two-thirds of his total minutes at the position, splitting with 3-point artist Shawne Williams, Bill Walker and newcomer Corey Brewer, although I wouldn't be too surprised to see Williams ultimately earn the most minutes of the three; he has played very well this season for the Knicks, leading the NBA in 3-point shooting, at almost 48%.  Power Forward: Despite the hype around the homecoming of Mr. Anthony (MSG's promos for upcoming Knicks' games emphasize this homecoming, and they are masterpieces), Mr. Amar'e Stoudemire is still the absolute leader of these Knicks. Melo played some power forward for the Redeem Team, and Shawne Williams will continue to see a few minutes a game here as well. Stoudemire should see most of his time at his natural position of power forward, although he will continue to be asked to see minutes at...   Center: ...center, because Ronny Turiaf is really only a 20 minutes per game player, as should be Shelden Williams going forward. Turiaf is also very injury prone; clearly this is a problem area for the Knicks, probably the main red flag that came out of the blockbuster deal. 2010-2011 Stats Thus Far by Position (Per Game)   Point Guard: Billups- 16.5 points, 5 assists Carter- 2 points, 2 assists  Shooting Guard: Fields- 10 points, 7 boards, 2 assists Douglas- 9 points, 2 assists  Small Forward: Anthony- 25 points, 7.5 boards, 3 assists Shawne Williams- 6.5 points, 3.5 boards Walker- 4.5 points, 2 boards Corey Brewer- 9 points, 3 boards  Power Forward: Stoudemire- 26 points, 8.5 boards, 3 assists  Center: Turiaf-5 points, 3.5 boards