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Wilson Chandler is in a funk, on and off the court, and is in danger of losing his starting position if he doesn't snap out of it.
To begin the preseason, Chandler is expected to start at shooting guard tomorrow when the Knicks face Armani Jeans Milano at Mediolanum Forum. But that could change with veteran Roger Mason, who signed as a free agent with modest fanfare, pushing Chandler hard.
Coming off a second straight ankle surgery and summer hernia surgery, Chandler didn't start playing at full speed until early September, and it shows. Despite bulking up in the off-season, his outside shot looks as limp as overcooked Milano pasta. He's still wearing the blue jersey of the starters, but for how long?
START WORRYING: Knicks shooting guard Wilson Chandler has been off his game so far in training camp -- and could lose his spot in the starting lineup as a result.
Paul J. Bereswill
START WORRYING: Knicks shooting guard Wilson Chandler has been off his game so far in training camp -- and could lose his spot in the starting lineup as a result.
"My rhythm is definitely off," the normally reserved Chandler said yesterday after practice at the AJ Milano practice site. "I had to work on my health first. I'm just getting back to the court now, getting my timing back. "
"Healthwise, I'm pretty good. My body is just tight from the surgery. I'm just getting back to where it was before. That's the biggest part."
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni was asked about the team's potential weakness as a perimeter-shooting club. Though he disagreed with the premise, the coach admitted Chandler has to starting making shots.
"Wil's a little bit behind with his shooting," D'Antoni said, "because he hasn't played in a while. But he'll be a very good shooter outside."
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