NY Daily News: Jared Jeffries wants back on the Knicks

Any buyout option is too high for Jared. He's here because of one reason, Jordan Hill

 

It makes perfect sense. His contract is an asset. Buying him out would need to be at a significant savings to give up that asset. He wants to be a Knick, no problem. Take a million in cash and a bus ticket.

 

Why the hell should we care Jared??? You freaking suck!! Get out of Houston!

 

Not that JJeffries was aaawesooome in NY's schemes, but if he played well at all (maybe last year he was the only guy on their team who played any D), Morey wouldn't want ANYthing to screw up that better draft pick next year.

Again, not that Jeffries' return to the Knicks would be the same as next summer when the Knicks go after Melo (if he isn't traded and re-signed elsewhere before then).

 

Yep.

DD

 

Good riddance. Worst player in the league this guy.

 

I don't know what games you're watching, but these statements are just flat out FALSE.

Sure, I could probably beat him in a layup contest, but dude is one of the better (and most versatile) frontcourt defenders in the league. If the Rockets didn't already have Chuck Hayes, I think that Jared would have cracked the rotation as a situational defender. Maybe not playing significant minutes, but likely getting in most games and playing a solid 10-12 minutes.

 

The Knicks probably want him back as well for his expiring contract, I'd trade him for Chandler+filler .. :grin:

--RB

 

I agree. He is great at taking charges and plays solid defense. It's just that he is offensively inept to a degree that it is almost laughable, especially at his height.

 

His defense and versatility is great. I still remember last season against the Knicks when he basically won us the game with he's D. He was taking charges, stealing the ball left and right, and block a couple of shots including David Lee's late 3pt attempt. He lead the whole lg in charges drawn last season but barely anyone knows.

 

To me, anything great he does defensively (arguable he actually does anything that great, in my opinion) is negated by the absolute negative he is on the offensive end. Blown lay-ups, ill advised three pointers... at least Chucky can pass.

 

2030 for the chance to draft Scola's kid?

 

But that would never happen. He might take a small loss in a buyout, but giving up his last big payday would be foolish. And for what, to be the 9th man on a lottery team?

 

lol I guess they were comparing it to the rest of his career. Honestly who really cares about JJ he won't be here next year and he isn't playing now.

He's living the dream, I wish I was just good enough to sit at the end of the bench or be a backup QB because there's nothing like being paid to travel and have sideline/courtside seats.

 

Damn this was harsh.... although one could probably voice over "Shane Battier" for "Jared Jeffries" and this video would still make sense

 

Thread title is misleading. That article does not quote Jeffries saying he wants back on the Knicks. It, in fact, says he is fine playing here.

 

And....

 

Is that seriously all they have left?

 

No it wouldn't