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Marcus Landry paid his own way to New York just for a tryout. As if answering a want-ad in the newspaper, he arrived without a place to stay and without much of a shot of making the Knicks.
Undrafted, undersized but mostly undeterred, Landry is becoming the feel-good story of training camp. The 6-foot-7 rookie out of Wisconsin is making a strong push for a roster spot, having survived the first round of cuts while impressing Mike D'Antoni and Donnie Walsh with his work ethic and toughness.
"That's the kind of player we need," Walsh said.
It's been an eventful three weeks for Landry. The Knicks thought so little of him that they didn't provide a ride from the airport or pay for his $80-a-night hotel room. But after a solid training camp and in subsequent practices, let's just say Landry's accommodations have been upgraded.
"I just come out here every day, work hard and leave it up to Coach D'Antoni and Mr. Walsh to decide," Landry said. "We'll see what happens."

Rookie Marcus Landry pushes to earn spot on New York Knicks roster



I like Marcus Landry. I like his work ethics and his play on the court. I hope he gets a roster position.