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Houston, We Have a Problem
The New York Knicks announced today that former star guard Allan Houston will make a comeback this summer, signing a contract with the squad that he led to the 1999 NBA Finals.
This isn't a huge shock, as news began to break more than a month ago that suggested Houston would attempt a comeback. But, it's definitely interesting news. Houston last played in the 2004-2005 season, but managed to appear in just 20 games due to a knee injury which ultimately caused him to "retire." Prior to that, Houston last played a full 82-game season in 2002-2003, averaging a career-high 22.5 points.
So, what does this mean for the Knicks? Not much, really. Basketball-wise, it can't mean too much. The guy is 36 years old, and yes, he was a solid shooter/scorer in his day, but out of the game for more than 2 years, it's unclear what Houston can bring to the Knicks.
Morale-wise, I guess this has to be a bit of a boost. Houston was the face of the franchise for years before the injury, and they haven't finished better than 33-49 in the years since Houston's departure. In the wake of the Isiah Thomas sexual harrasment scandal and acquiring often in trouble Zach Randolph, Knicks fans can rejoice in Houston's addition to the squad.
Just don't be surprised to not see him make much of an impact. The guy's old, has bad knees (and presumably other injury-riddled parts), and just wants to finish his career with some dignity. Too bad this wasn't the shot that ended his career...
This isn't a huge shock, as news began to break more than a month ago that suggested Houston would attempt a comeback. But, it's definitely interesting news. Houston last played in the 2004-2005 season, but managed to appear in just 20 games due to a knee injury which ultimately caused him to "retire." Prior to that, Houston last played a full 82-game season in 2002-2003, averaging a career-high 22.5 points.So, what does this mean for the Knicks? Not much, really. Basketball-wise, it can't mean too much. The guy is 36 years old, and yes, he was a solid shooter/scorer in his day, but out of the game for more than 2 years, it's unclear what Houston can bring to the Knicks.
Morale-wise, I guess this has to be a bit of a boost. Houston was the face of the franchise for years before the injury, and they haven't finished better than 33-49 in the years since Houston's departure. In the wake of the Isiah Thomas sexual harrasment scandal and acquiring often in trouble Zach Randolph, Knicks fans can rejoice in Houston's addition to the squad.
Just don't be surprised to not see him make much of an impact. The guy's old, has bad knees (and presumably other injury-riddled parts), and just wants to finish his career with some dignity. Too bad this wasn't the shot that ended his career...
Labels: 1999, Allan Houston, class act, Kevdog, Knicks, NBA, New York
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Great point in regards to Houston serving as a morale booster for the Knicks... I hope for the sake of the fans that Allan brings some amount of dignity back to the organization. He's a stand-up guy that doesn't seem to be cut from the same cloth that his new teammates and coach are. That said, I doubt his influence alone will counter the bad vibe in the city.
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