Crawford Files

The hot shooting hand of NY KNicks PG/SG J.Crawford has cooled and this is going to cause problems in Knick-land.

The likable former Bull who likes very much to shoot was 1-for-11 in the loss to Minnesota on Saturday. Crawford finished the three games 6-for-32 and 1-for-13 on threes. He rebounded Sunday night, going 9-for-15 for 22 points in a win over Dallas. Wilkens admitted he is talking more to Crawford than anyone.

"A man's got to know his limitations."   Crawford doesn't know when he's hot or cool and he doesn't seem to care to know when he's on the court.  Keeping him in Chicago would have been good for the Bulls but not at the price NY offered. Now he's someone else's problem. 

 
"Sometimes we come down and it's a false illusion you're open," Wilkens said. "Sometimes he gets anxious. He wants to make something happen right away. I've told him you have to let the game come to you a little bit. You can't be that impulsive all the time. I talk to him every day. I critique his shots. I don't want him taking impulsive-type shots. When you have a rhythm going, it's worth it. If you don't, you have to play smart."

Wilkens will be fired this fall and only after that firing will J.Crawford be held accountable by the GM, the new Coach and the NY Fans.