Silas believes Davis can lead Knicks
Injured Baron Davis of the New York Knicks looks on against the New Jersey Nets. (Dec. 21, 2011) Credit: Jim McIsaac
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Bobcats coach Paul Silas was Baron Davis' first NBA coach and doesn't believe the former All-Star point guard is on his last legs. "If he can come back, he's going to have a positive effect on this team because he's been around a long time and he knows how to lead," Silas said. "That's really what's most important in every team -- having a point guard that knows how to lead."
Davis continues rehabbing from a herniated disc and working toward his Knicks debut. It could come during this four-game trip.
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni wouldn't rule out Davis for Wednesday's game in Cleveland. Davis didn't sound that optimistic. "I would love to play, but I don't think that's possibly going to happen," he said.
Davis had no pain after his first practice Monday. He played three-on-three Tuesday and sounded frustrated about his timing and conditioning and said he wasn't able "to push off."
The Knicks are in a stretch of four games in five nights, but the schedule won't impact Davis' return. D'Antoni said Davis might play one game and have the next game off, and won't play heavy minutes right away.
Harrellson surgery OK
Rookie big man Josh Harrellson had surgery Tuesday to repair the fractured right wrist he suffered in Saturday's double-OT loss to Denver. He is expected to miss about six weeks.
Amar'e rooting for Giants
Amar'e Stoudemire wore a Giants cap Tuesday. The Buccaneers fan called the Giants his second-favorite NFL team. "I'm kind of on the bandwagon right now," he said.
