With smart management, how long would it take for Knicks to get good?

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Al,

Van Gundy praised Francis' heart today in the paper.

Al,

Weisz was terrible, I remember where I was when they didn't pick Artest (IndieMatty = Huge St. Johns fan), like it was a major event.

Victor,

Jamal Crawford is my favorite Knick, I think he has potential all-star ability, and every third night he drops 30 and has 8 assists, but he also has a tendency to lose focus. The latter half of this season he seemed to really step up his game, and only someone who hasn't watched him over the years would say he hasn't gotten better each year he's been in the league. I think he can really flourish if he disciplines himself. He's also friggin cool.

That being said, I think, especially after the last month of the season, he might be the most tradable player the Knicks have, and considering they have five guards already, and LB wants a traditional Speedy Claxton type point guard, I wouldn't be surprised if he's not here next year.

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I'd say it's a huge stretch to think Crawford is going to become an All Star. He's already 26 years old and he's really not even close to being an All Star if a guy like Michael Redd can't make the team. Plus, he really hasn't improved since his third year in the league, which was the year he finally got regular PT. His rate stats have been very steady for four season now.