Guarding New York. Who Has the Keys?

     With all the chit chatter of the new look Knickbockers, one constant thing is said about the New York basketball team: who will run the point guard position? I am not even sure if Coach D'Antoni is sure at this moment.  Included those injured, the Knicks have 5 possibilities of those to take control of their offense.
     Toney Douglas is the obvious starter at the moment.  He was seen as the successor of Chauncey Billups last year, but with him being amnestied the time is now.  Personally speaking, Douglas's style is more of shooting guard, and I am sure many of you will agree with me.  He truly irritated the NY fans during the playoffs when he chose to shoot 3s, rather then finding the open man. But Toney is only 24 years old, which means he can still be molded into a pass first point guard.
     Mike Bibby was signed by the Knicks during the off season and was suppose to be the back up point guard, but at this point they need a starting pass first point guard not a back up.  In his prime, Bibby was one of the best.  In fact, he was considered to be one the elite point guards, but after a pit stop in Miami last year, the fans consider him to be "washed up." Well in a recent interview with the Knicks point guard, Bibby said, "I feel like I'll always have a jump shot."  Well what about some premiere passing like the Sacramento days Mike?
     When Iman Shumpert's name was called as the 17th pick of the draft this past year, all the Knicks' fan had a similar response. WHO?! According to many officials, Shumpert was drafted for his versatility in playing the point guard or shooting guard position, but also his defense which there was obviously a lack of in New York last season.  In his MSG debut, Shumpert delivered with 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist; however, he was injured with an MCL sprain in his right knee.  Shumpert is expected to be out for the next 2-4 weeks.
     Baron Davis was claimed by the Knickerbockers, knowing that he would miss some time during the season with a bad back.  However, when healthy, Davis is expected to take over the reigns.  This could be a good look for the Knicks, but only if the Davis from Golden State returns.  Here he averaged about 8 assists to go with some 20 PPG. It is clear that this is who the Knicks front office officials are hoping they signed.

     Finally, on December 27, the Knicks claimed their 5th possible candidate for the PG position.  Jeremy Lin was claimed off waivers by the Knicks from the Rockets in hopes of filling the position voided by injury.  Many believe Lin is a true point guard, and could be a possible answer until Davis gets healthy.  The Knicks can also waive him any time before the Feb. 10th trade deadline and not be responsible for paying the rest of his contract.
    So with five candidates to run the point guard for New York, who do the fans want to take control and drive NY to the championship?