back when Randolph was in high school, he was being recruited by Gene Keady and Bob Knight at a time when Purdue and IU had pretty good programs. Both coaches wanted him and had relationships with him dating back to early high school. One odd thing was that neither coach really wanted him. Both had a lot of success in graduating players and developing team players. Randolph was neither. Both demanded performance in the classroom from their players. Randolph couldn't deliver. There were whispered rumors that his grades were being fudged in high school. Knight got out early, Keady stayed in a bit later but evidently he always considered losing Randolph to State to be a blessing in disguise. He was a beast as a prep player but his weaknesses, which you very accurately listed, were known even then.

I may be in the minority but I like Randolph alot I just think whoever played for the knicks with that atmosphere would have been terrible. With a change of scenery and playing under Mo where he had a great year averaging 20.1 and 10.5 a game while playing and starting in 81 out of the 82 games. All reports about randolph says donnie walsh is willing to attach the sixth pick to randolph or curry to clear cap space. If the trade was something like willie carney 16th pick for Randolph and the 6th i think you have to consider it. Randolph was destined to fail last year playing with some of the worst character guys possible. Dre Miller, Mo and Jimmy Lynam can kee him under control while he feels the biggest need possible.
I don't want oneal he is a great fit but i agree with you about his legs he seems like hes limping up the floor ala Chris Webber.

JO can opt out this summer, so if he does, a team could have him much cheaper, but for longer.

No to Randolph - not because of the strip club attendance, the whole league does that. My problem is he doesn't play defense. Now, O'Neal... injured a lot, but as you say, his contract would expire in two years. What's the risk?

Zach and #6 for Willie would save the Knicks something like 65 million dollars in salary and luxury taxes. On paper, it makes sense for both parties at least somewhat.

I think if you get a third team involved and dish out Miller, Reggie, and Willie for Zach, #6, a decent PG prospect like one from the Blazers, and other pick(s) you have to certainly consider doing it.

It is a difficult choice. This offseason is a tough one for Ed.

Maybe he will just stay put and draft a guard this year. Who knows...

I dont no production has never been the problem with randolp so i dont see a buyout happening he doesnt have a history of major injuries the only problem is his defense and i think with a fresh strt and some pressure from the coaches he can be an average defender.