Phil

After only a few months on the job Phil Jackson has the New York Knicks organization heading in the right direction.  NBA Championships are not won over night.  A number of things have to go right for a team to get to that level.  A little bit of luck never hurt anyone either.

Cleanthony Early could be the steal of the NBA Draft.  The best thing about this kid is he's ready to play.  Drafting a senior is rare in this day and age. Scouts figure something must be wrong if no one has convinced a kid he is NBA ready by the end of junior year.  However, Early is different.  The more he played in college, the better he got.  He is no stranger to winning.  Wichita State ran the table this season and advanced to the Final Four a year ago. Phil likes a player that's used to winning.

After weeks of speculation Carmelo Anthony decided to remain with the Knicks.  Following a disappointing 37 win season, I doubt Carmelo would have returned to New York without someone of 

Phil ' s magnitude in the front office.  Carmelo appears ready for The biggest challenge of his basketball life.

Derek Fisher will go through growing pains as a head coach.  That comes with the territory.  Fisher seems comfortable in his new role thus far.  When you play on the highest stage as much as he did with the Lakers, you can't help but being confident. Some would even say Fisher is borderline arrogant. 

Phil was quick to point out Fisher's Youthful exuberance.  He's not much older than his players.  I see Fisher getting in a players face if need be. Fisher and Mike Woodson are like night and day.

The acquisition of Jose Calderon was key.  Calderon is a knock down shooter.  He will play an important role in the triangle offense.

Raymond Felton's days as a starter in this league are over, whether he believes it or not.  The Knicks were heavily outplayed at the Point Guard position last season.  I wish Felton all the best in Dallas, but his time in New York has been dreadful.  This divorce was badly needed.  Remember Brandin Knight's game winning three against the Bucks?