Now that new New York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni has taken over Gotham City, he is faced with the arduous task of rebuilding a fallen franchise and saving a city from complete annihilation.

Ok, maybe I'm exaggerating a bit. Nonetheless D'Antoni has his work cut out for him and he may need a cape and a mask for this one.

Having failed to reach the NBA Finals with the run-n-gun Phoenix Suns, D'Antoni has taken his uptempo offense to New York in hopes that a once proud franchise can be brought back from the dead.

Although it looks all bad right now, it may not be as bad as it seems. The roster just needs a little tweaking, with one big addition needed and a couple of slight adjustments here and there. Maybe last year was an aberration because of the Knicks' slow start as a result of all the off-court issues that hampered the players and their coach. I'm willing to give this team the benefit of the doubt. Now that a new system and philosophy are in place, it's time to move on and think positively. 

Most people believe Stephon Marbury has played his last game as a Knick but this may not be the case. First of all, Marbury feuded with Isiah Thomas and didn't get along with him but Thomas is no longer calling the shots from the sidelines. Secondly, Marbury has the type of game to excel in a run-n-gun system. The big question isn't whether he'll stay, but will anyone take him?

So who stays and who goes? Let's mix the ingredients and see what it tastes like:

Point Guards: I say Marbury stays. D'Antoni will at least give the former All-Star a chance to prove he can shine under a different system and philosophy. This makes the electrifying Nate Robinson major trade bait since he is not a franchise point guard. The Knicks showcased him during the second half of the season and the former Slam Dunk Champion did not disappoint, putting up big time scoring performances.

Shooting Guards: This is where it gets interesting. There is a major logjam at two-guard with Jamal Crawford, Quentin Richardson, Fred Jones, and Mardy Collins. Crawford is solid and provides scoring punch at both guard positions. He is signed to a pretty big contract and I just don't see any takers for him at this point. Not to mention he was the best scoring option the Knicks had last year. Richardson, meanwhile, was out of shape the entire year and his numbers suffered as a result. But he is a former Sun who thrived as an outside threat and could revive his up and down career under D'Antoni. This makes the athletic Jones an expendable asset. When given minutes, Jones has proven he can play in this league and it wouldn't surprise me if another team makes a run for his services.

Small Forwards: New York has something cooking with  young, up-and-coming Wilson Chander and defensive specialist Renaldo Balkman. They're athletic, long, and perfect for D'Antoni's system. Above all, they play a little defense. 33-year old Malik Rose will likely be dealt to a playoff team and fifth year 6-11 swingman Jared Jefferies, though inconsistent, is a decent player off the bench. Out of all the position players on the Knicks roster, small forward has the most upside.

Power Forwards: I know we're all wondering the same thing. How in the world is the other Big Z, Zach Randolph, going to run-n-gun? That's easy. He'll have to get in shape. Expect Randolph to work on his game and turn things around next year. They paid him big money. He's going to have to come out and earn it. David Lee, their most consistent player in 2008, is perhaps the most solid player on the roster. He gives you energy, he brings hustle, he plays 100% no matter what the score is, he's got some offense, and most importantly he's a keeper. 22-year old Randolph Morris is a project and it is yet to be determined how much of an impact the kid can make or even if he will be there when training camp opens.

Centers:  Between Eddy Curry and Jerome James, who would you choose? I say neither, but D'Antoni will have to get creative at the five position. Do you trade the underachieving Curry and develop James, who had one solid season with the Seattle Sonics before tanking after signing that huge contract and getting hurt? Or do you keep Curry, hoping he'll lose some weight, gain some motivation and work harder on the boards, and trade James to any team who needs a big man? I'm sure one concern D'Antoni will have is whether or not Randolph and Curry can continue to be on the same floor occupying all that space.

Needs: An agile defensive minded center who can get out on the break and get back on defense. A shot-blocker. Three-point shooters who know how to move without the ball. Power Forwards who can defend the low post but are still quick enough to get out on the break. Veterans who know how to play the game of basketball

Options: Not much. But this where we'll see how much better (or worse) Donnie Walsh and Coach Mike are than Thomas and Dolan at making personnel decisions.

Good luck, Gotham. Batman and Robin aren't here to save the day, because Mike and Dan D'Antoni just took their jobs.