Balkman is Knicks High Scorer

We here at the Power Positioning Group love great stories, and the first chapter of an interesting tale was written the other night in Madison Square Garden, when Renaldo Balkman scored 18 points (as well as grabbing 7 boards) to lead the Knicks to victory.

Many of you out there remember draft day 2006, with the talented but troubled Marcus Williams sliding down the draft board, pick after pick, waiting for his name to be called. Finally, pick 20 comes around, and everyone knows the Knicks are going to strike draft magic again and select a player they had no business taking.

And that player was Renaldo Balkman. For those who don't remember.

Shock. Laughter. Amazement. Befuddlement. Pick an adjective it works. What we here at PPG wanted to know, however, was how this kid could play. Now, we're not saying he's gonna be a superstar...but he certainly is a high energy guy, and with the Knicks trouncing the Heat (though that's nothing special these days, especially with Shaq out), it's just a little something to keep at eye out. There is an interesting mix of players for sure.

Also, there is nothing Isiah wants more than to be a successful coach, especially after a year that I wouldn't wish on even my worst enemy. So more power to you Isiah, more power to Mr. Balkman (who looks like he can be related to the half-alien half-human soccer super star Ronaldhino), and more power to the Knicks who are in desperate need of something good to happen in the Garden this year.

We'll be watching.