The 'Answer' For Knicks Is Simple: Sign A.I.

By Jeremy Fuchs, Blog Of Champions

What’s the answer for the Knicks? Is it a complete and utter changing of hands? Is it hoping and waiting for LeBron? Or is it, (gasp!) bringing back Isaiah? While that last suggestion is nothing more than hokum, it has gotten that bad for the Knickerbockers. This once proud franchise is sitting back and hoping one of the many 2010 free agents want to call New York home. Unfortunately, there’s still a season left to be played.

And while there is absolutely no chance of the Knicks being close to playoff contention, the Garden is a basketball Mecca and it needs to have some sort of excitement. So what is the answer to at least get the Garden full again? "The Answer," is the answer.

Allen Iverson was recently waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. Apparently, he left in part of because of personal reasons, in part because of injuries and in part because he was playing for the Memphis Grizzlies. Iverson did not enjoy coming off the bench. With young talent such as Rudy Gay and O.J. (Hold The) Mayo, Iverson simply didn’t fit in. Not many teams are showing interest. Only one team, at least publicly, is showing interest. You guessed it: the Knicks.

"I don't think we've changed our philosophy in that we want to be competitive now. We want to do everything we can to win right now, within the framework of keeping 2010 open like we talked about," Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said in a published report on Tuesday. "Whatever it takes that makes us competitive and to win right now, I think we'll do as an organization."

While the Knicks are being politically correct, and understandably so, Iverson makes too much sense. First, he can still flat out play. Sure, his best days are behind him, but Iverson can still score 20 points a game. On a team starved for scoring, Iverson would fit right in. Secondly, Iverson is still electric. He can still hit the lane faster than most. He can still light up opposing defenses, take over a game. Third, Iverson was born to play in D’Antoni’s fast paced system. Seven seconds or less was made for Iverson. Fourth, and perhaps most important, he can put people in seats.

Turn on any Knick game, and unless it’s against the Cavs or Lakers, no one is there. I’ve been a Knick fan for a long time. I remember the thrill of going to Knicks games. Now? You would have to pay me to go to a game, and even then I wouldn’t be sure.

The Knicks are losing me. They are losing fans. We can’t wait until 2010. We need excitement now. We need Iverson. After all, he’s "The Answer."

Believe it or not folks, Jeremy Fuchs is 17 years old. He's the driving force behind three blogs -- www.theblogofchampions.com, www.giantsgab.com and www.blueseatblogs.com. You can also follow him on Twitter at @jaf78