After last night’s debacle in Orlando, the Knicks will head into Atlanta tonight will two open roster via pending buyouts of doghouse players Metta World Peace and Beno Udrih
World Peace was considered a solid signing in the offseason (2 years, $1.6 million) as was Udrih (1 year, $1.27 million). Instead, both showed erratic play and in Artest’s case, a prolonged knee injury which kept him sidelined for weeks.
Over 29 games, Artest is averaging 13 minutes. This year represents a career-low in points (4.8), rebounding (2.0) and steals (0.8). Udrih started 12 games for the Knicks this year, but became vocal with his complaints about Coach Woodson in January, in addition to requesting a trade. He has played sporadically since then with multiple DNPs. He is averaging 5.6 points and 3.5 assists, down from a career average of 8.9 points and 3.6 assists.
In tweets that have now been deleted, Artest’s brother Daniel blasted the Knicks organization as incompetent.
Mike Woodson is trash as a coach. That’s my opinion. The Knicks are a trash organization. That’s my opinion too. Melo deserves better. Fact!
— Daniel Artest (@DMArtestQB) February 22, 2014
Ron wanted to be a knick his entire career and his dream became a nightmare. Knicks need an overhaul. Top to bottom
— Daniel Artest (@DMArtestQB) February 22, 2014
How u an owner but ppl control you? He had to be kissing another of the same sex and it’s on tape. #KnicksTape
— Daniel Artest (@DMArtestQB) February 22, 2014
I’m not threatening Dolan on twitter tho. Lol. Some fan is locked up for that. Lol. However. I can say he’s the worst owner in sports.
— Daniel Artest (@DMArtestQB) February 22, 2014
NEW YORK KNICKS LOYALIST 