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Post by TheAnalyst on Oct 31, 2021 6:14:45 GMT -5
They didn’t even put RJ on all NBA rookie 2nd team last year. First off he was phenomenal tonight. Secondly, and most of his teammates back this up, he puts in more work to improve his game than nearly anyone. This was as Zion sat and watched injured again. 5-1. Good stuff. I'm not going to hate on Zion, he wanted to be a Knick. He thought he was going to NY. As of right now, maybe the way things turned out wasn't so bad for NY. Barrett is a legit player and still only 21. Those could be 3 great players between Zion Ja and RJ. Kinda like the LeBron, Wade, Melo draft. Zion does seem to be a it injury prone because he is such an explosive player and big at 285 pounds. He needs to lose weight. RJ is about an inch shorter but weighs 220 pounds. |
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Post by TheAnalyst on Oct 31, 2021 6:16:41 GMT -5
It's kinda dicey to talk about that, while being a Giants fan. It's embarrassing the Giants don't play in NY to me. they play in a stadium NJ, but they kept themselves the NY Giants. The Nets totally disassociated themselves with NJ, had quite a different feel to it. Of course, I'm in NJ, so the Giants moving here didn't make me sad... Still not a fan. They should have moved back to NY when they got a new stadium. And without the Jets. |
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Post by Fletch842 on Oct 31, 2021 7:42:17 GMT -5
they play in a stadium NJ, but they kept themselves the NY Giants. The Nets totally disassociated themselves with NJ, had quite a different feel to it. Of course, I'm in NJ, so the Giants moving here didn't make me sad... Still not a fan. They should have moved back to NY when they got a new stadium. And without the Jets. the way the new stadium worked out, it certainly couldn't have been worst. At this point, I'm no longer so hung up on where in the area the stadium is, and yes, no Jets!!! |
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Post by NAVY2323(ret) on Nov 5, 2021 21:04:27 GMT -5
That was a nice W tonight after a terrible start.
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Post by TheAnalyst on Nov 18, 2021 9:23:10 GMT -5
This ship is sinking...
I wasn't sure about signing Randle to that mega deal. He faded down the stretch last year and was nearly invisible in the playoffs. Now I see this:
I'm sure he will turn it on eventually, but he is just too inconsistent to get that big time pay day.
Why cant the Knicks just have nice things?
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Post by NAVY2323(ret) on Nov 20, 2021 21:04:49 GMT -5
Survived the 1-14 Rockets by the skin of their teeth. Yuck.
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Post by Fletch842 on Nov 21, 2021 9:09:57 GMT -5
Survived the 1-14 Rockets by the skin of their teeth. Yuck. yeah, they can really play down when they don't feel like it. |
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Post by NAVY2323(ret) on Nov 23, 2021 22:01:51 GMT -5
Barely hung on after being up 25. Oh well at least it’s a W.
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Post by NAVY2323(ret) on Nov 27, 2021 22:44:25 GMT -5
Nice bounce back win missing a bunch of guys tonight and this:
DAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMNNNNNN!!!!! OBI!!!
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Post by NAVY2323(ret) on Nov 30, 2021 22:00:28 GMT -5
Summary of the game the Knicks deserved to win:
FT’s 25-12. Trash, thanks NBA always a fun watch.
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Post by Fletch842 on Jan 6, 2022 21:55:22 GMT -5
There hasn't been much good to report about the Knicks lately, but tonight's game was pretty damn exciting, with a 25 point comeback, and buzzer beating 3 pointer for the win.
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Post by TheAnalyst on Jan 13, 2022 16:05:21 GMT -5
Very ho-hum season so far for the Knicks. Was hoping to see them go to the next level. That said, a trade happened today that reunited RJB with his college teammate at Duke...... Not Zion, but Cam Reddish. Knicks traded Kevin Knox and a possible well protected 1st round draft pick for Reddish. Maybe this can spark some life. Cam Reddish is an athletic freak, combining remarkable size (6'8" with a mammoth 7-1 wingspan) with uncommon agility and leaping ability. In addition, Reddish has a solid feel for the game and fantastic form on his jumper. Reddish was a blue-chip prospect coming out of high school (ranked behind only RJ Barrett and Zion Williamson, according to ESPN). Cam showed off his fluid stroke during his lone season at Duke (playing alongside Barrett and Zion), knocking down a team-high 2.5 three-pointers per game. Selected by Atlanta with the 10th overall pick in the 2019 draft, Reddish has failed to live up to expectations overall but has shown flashes of immense and tantalizing upside. For instance, his performance in the 2021 playoffs made the entire league sit up and take notice. After undergoing a non-surgical procedure on his Achilles in March, Reddish was sidelined for four months before finally being medically cleared to return to action in the postseason. With the Hawks shorthanded due to injuries, Reddish's first contest back was Game 2 of the tightly-contested Eastern Conference Finals vs. Milwaukee, in which he chipped in 11 points off the bench. After sitting out Game 3, Reddish appeared in the final three games of the ECF and averaged an impressive 13.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 3.7 made three-pointers while shooting a scorching 57.7% from the floor and 72.7% from downtown. As a result, Hawks fans were excited headed into 2021-22, hoping to see a Reddish blossom into a quality 3-and-D wing capable of excelling defensively and exhibiting improved efficiency on the offensive end. Cam started the season doing just that, as he averaged 16.0 points (shooting 45% from the field and over 44% from behind the arc) and 2.3 treys in 25 minutes over ATL's first seven games. However, in November, Reddish slipped into a shooting slump, and his playing time was reduced significantly. Part of this was because the Hawks have exceptional depth at shooting guard and both forward spots. When he received an uptick in minutes in late December due to a Covid outbreak on the team, Reddish made the most of the opportunity, authoring two 30-point performances a few days apart and averaging 23.8 PPG and 3.8 triples over a four-game span. On the season, Reddish's accuracy has improved, especially from long range, where he is shooting a career-high 37.9%. He has also knocked down 72 of his 80 of his free throws (90%) this season. A solid, consistent stroke at the charity stripe is often an encouraging sign relative to future offensive success. Here's an encouraging stat: 60 players have attempted more than 150 free throws and more than 75 three-pointers this season. Only two are shooting at least 90% from the FT line and 37.5% from downtown. Those two players are Steph Curry and Cam Reddish. It's also important to remember that Reddish is still just 22 years old. He's younger than three players selected in the first round of the 2021 draft. The Knicks have time on their side. Ultimately, Atlanta's pending cap issues were a significant factor in their decisions to part ways with their Reddish, who will be extension-eligible. Last summer, the Hawks inked Trae Young to a five-year extension worth $207 million, signed John Collins to a five-year contract worth $125 million, and locked up Kevin Huerter with a four-year, $65 million pact. In 2020, they signed Bogdan Bogdanovic to a four-year deal with $72 million. This offseason, star forward De'Andre Hunter becomes eligible to ink an extension, as does Onyeka Okongwu the year after that. Atlanta is not a franchise comfortable sitting on the wrong side of the luxury tax line. Numerous outlets have also reported that Reddish was looking for an increased role on a new team. If the Hawks had a less-clogged rotation and more cap flexibility, they would have very likely been more patient with Reddish. tommybeer.substack.com/p/reacting-to-the-reddish-trade |
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Post by Fletch842 on Jan 13, 2022 17:49:26 GMT -5
I like the trade. Knox was not being used, and our 1st round pick will be a middling one at best.
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Post by TheAnalyst on Jan 13, 2022 20:23:26 GMT -5
I like the trade. Knox was not being used, and our 1st round pick will be a middling one at best. This is how protected the 1st rounder is: The first-round pick the Knicks are parting with is the selection they snagged from Charlotte for the 19th selection (Kai Jones) in the 2020 draft. The pick is heavily protected; here are the particulars. It is protected 1-18 in 2022, 1-16 in 2023, 1-14 in 2024, 1-14 in 2025, if Charlotte has not conveyed by 2025, it becomes a pair of 2nd round picks (2026 and 2027). |
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Post by Fletch842 on Jan 13, 2022 21:16:40 GMT -5
I like the trade. Knox was not being used, and our 1st round pick will be a middling one at best. This is how protected the 1st rounder is: The first-round pick the Knicks are parting with is the selection they snagged from Charlotte for the 19th selection (Kai Jones) in the 2020 draft. The pick is heavily protected; here are the particulars. It is protected 1-18 in 2022, 1-16 in 2023, 1-14 in 2024, 1-14 in 2025, if Charlotte has not conveyed by 2025, it becomes a pair of 2nd round picks (2026 and 2027). I didn't even realize it was the Charlotte pick, and with that protection, it actually makes the trade look even better. |
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Post by NAVY2323(ret) on Jan 14, 2022 1:06:27 GMT -5
This is how protected the 1st rounder is: The first-round pick the Knicks are parting with is the selection they snagged from Charlotte for the 19th selection (Kai Jones) in the 2020 draft. The pick is heavily protected; here are the particulars. It is protected 1-18 in 2022, 1-16 in 2023, 1-14 in 2024, 1-14 in 2025, if Charlotte has not conveyed by 2025, it becomes a pair of 2nd round picks (2026 and 2027). I didn't even realize it was the Charlotte pick, and with that protection, it actually makes the trade look even better. Essentially got Reddish for a ham sandwich. Good deal. |
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Post by NAVY2323(ret) on Jan 18, 2022 22:13:21 GMT -5
Does Julius Randle ever make important free throws? Doesn’t seem like it.
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Post by TheAnalyst on Jan 30, 2022 9:59:37 GMT -5
Looks like I was correct on my assessment in last years Knicks thread.
Julius Randle isn't worth the big contract.
Everything I read about him is negative now that he got paid. His disappearance in the playoffs last year should have been a huge red flag for this team. I hope they can trade him to a contender and move on. When he is motivated he plays well. ITs just rare.
Knicks always going to Knick arent they?
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Post by trueblueatnyc on Jan 31, 2022 23:31:25 GMT -5
Looks like I was correct on my assessment in last years Knicks thread. Julius Randle isn't worth the big contract. Everything I read about him is negative now that he got paid. His disappearance in the playoffs last year should have been a huge red flag for this team. I hope they can trade him to a contender and move on. When he is motivated he plays well. ITs just rare. Knicks always going to Knick arent they? Seems like a Randle trade is a very real possibility. Them picking up Reddish to sit on the bench screams of it being a setup for something bigger at the deadline and considering that there haven't been any rumors of any other vets being linked to other teams, they the Knicks can't trade Randle until 2/5 at the earliest, that may be what they are waiting for. Once Randle clear the wait time for a trade they'll package him with another vet to a contender to try and bring in some other assets. It stinks because I don't think Randle is "the problem". I think him being expected to be the best player on a winning team is the issue. But him as the 2nd best player would work. The guy is still putting up like 18, 10 and 5. |
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Post by TheAnalyst on Feb 16, 2022 22:29:47 GMT -5
What a disastrous follow up season this has been...
But it's the Knicks so, expected.
They could be up 30 in the 4th Q and still blow it.
Hope they can trade Randle.
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Post by Fletch842 on Feb 17, 2022 7:39:00 GMT -5
What a disastrous follow up season this has been... But it's the Knicks so, expected. They could be up 30 in the 4th Q and still blow it. Hope they can trade Randle. trade deadline just passed, so the roster is set for the season. |
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Post by InDabsWeTrust on Feb 17, 2022 16:43:52 GMT -5
Leon Rose is the Gettleman of the Knicks. Dolan needs to fire him and bring in some young Assistant GM from some top 5 NBA team with a history of winning to take over otherwise the Knicks will continue to lose.
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Post by TheAnalyst on Apr 12, 2022 5:35:02 GMT -5
37-45 and missed the playoffs...
Did not expect this after the first month or so of the season and last year. How many games did they lose up 10-15 in the 4th Q this season?
I still hope they can flip Randle this offseason but I doubt they can without attaching draft picks or young bodies.
I stopped watching because I'm a bandwagon Knicks fan now a days. I did hear Obi and IQ were dominant when given the minutes down the stretch though. Maybe Thibs should take that into consideration.
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Post by TheAnalyst on May 17, 2022 11:10:20 GMT -5
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Post by SG88 on May 17, 2022 20:27:31 GMT -5
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Post by TheAnalyst on Jun 26, 2022 11:41:32 GMT -5
Are th Knicks really going to spend $25-$30M per season on Brunson from Dallas? That's their big move? Wow they love being irrelevant.
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Post by NAVY2323(ret) on Jun 26, 2022 13:00:16 GMT -5
Are th Knicks really going to spend $25-$30M per season on Brunson from Dallas? That's their big move? Wow they love being irrelevant. Correct. Instead of giving Sacramento whatever they wanted for the 4th pick and getting a probable franchise altering Point Guard in Ivey, they will overpay a decent PG. Such a Knicks thing to do. |
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Post by Kruunch on Jun 26, 2022 13:03:15 GMT -5
Leon Rose is the Gettleman of the Knicks. Dolan needs to fire him and bring in some young Assistant GM from some top 5 NBA team with a history of winning to take over otherwise the Knicks will continue to lose. The Knicks will continue to lose as long as the sperm donor of an owner continues owning the team. It’s no coincidence that the Knicks headed to obscurity once James Dolan took over. He fancies himself as a basketball savant. When he’s actually a mental midget with a bottomless wallet. The man could mess up a wet dream, whatever he touches in basketball turns to shit. From his barbaric way of running a franchise, to his petty beef with anyone who dares question him. Clearly, the man suffers from excessive penis envy. All the money in the world, and he still can’t buy a clue. Who’s the moron who thought an agent, can run an NBA team? We all know who, that lame ass owner who probably couldn’t get Isiah Thomas to run the show again. Stick to your hack of a band, which couldn’t get a show in an abandoned hut. And count your fathers money, and stay the **** out of the Knicks. Only good decision he ever made, is staying clear from the Rangers. |
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Post by TheAnalyst on Jun 26, 2022 13:14:26 GMT -5
Are th Knicks really going to spend $25-$30M per season on Brunson from Dallas? That's their big move? Wow they love being irrelevant. Correct. Instead of giving Sacramento whatever they wanted for the 4th pick and getting a probable franchise altering Point Guard in Ivey, they will overpay a decent PG. Such a Knicks thing to do. Looking at his stats, not sure how that's decent. Seems like a lower level tier starting PG to me. |
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Post by TheAnalyst on Jun 26, 2022 13:16:25 GMT -5
Leon Rose is the Gettleman of the Knicks. Dolan needs to fire him and bring in some young Assistant GM from some top 5 NBA team with a history of winning to take over otherwise the Knicks will continue to lose. The Knicks will continue to lose as long as the sperm donor of an owner continues owning the team. It’s no coincidence that the Knicks headed to obscurity once James Dolan took over. He fancies himself as a basketball savant. When he’s actually a mental midget with a bottomless wallet. The man could mess up a wet dream, whatever he touches in basketball turns to shit. From his barbaric way of running a franchise, to his petty beef with anyone who dares question him. Clearly, the man suffers from excessive penis envy. All the money in the world, and he still can’t buy a clue. Who’s the moron who thought an agent, can run an NBA team? We all know who, that lame ass owner who probably couldn’t get Isiah Thomas to run the show again. Stick to your hack of a band, which couldn’t get a show in an abandoned hut. And count your fathers money, and stay the **** out of the Knicks. Only good decision he ever made, is staying clear from the Rangers. I just don't get it. Knicks and Isles. They looked like they were finally headed in the right directions. Meaning playoffs a must every year, and occasionally punching a ticket to a championship series with a potential to win. Now? Back to the gutter. I'm trying so hard to be a in tune fan, but shit like this makes it difficult to care. |
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