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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: April 24, 2019, 09:32:22 AM »

Fiz:  "We laid down our culture"

Basically just a throwaway line at the end of a longer spiel about other matters (FA, draft and yute).  But that's Fizz.  He's an optimist, a PR-speak guy and a bit of a BSer.  Which put me on guard against him when we first hired him.

Yeah, now, if he can only show signs of being a good coach. I really loved this guy earlier in the season, his energy and pluck. Thought it was refreshing. But after awhile, it just seemed mystifying what they worked on in practices. Yes, most teams had more talent than we did. But it felt like we were outcoached every game. That he failed to put the players in a position to win. That kind of tanking is dismal.

For what it's worth, I thought DeAndre showed us he could still play at a very high level. I know the money might not work out, but I'd love to have him stay here with Mitch.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: April 23, 2019, 07:22:23 PM »

As for those who oddly cried about DA Jordan's late DNP's, I read somewhere that the Knix offered to release him, if he wanted to latch on with a playoff team.  But he reportedly declined and said he was fine with mentoring.  And Fizz said DAJ was very professional and didn't mind having Mitch start and getting DNP's.
If accurate, a very large disparity from Kanter's tantrums.

Everyone knows how i feel about him and I am not making an excuse for his media outbursts but IN DEFENSE OF KANTER....  he is 26 to Jordan's 30.  So they're at different points of their career with different priorities.

His agent is Mark Bartelstein who also represents Brad Beal and Kyle Kuzma.  So he has good representation.  I don't know who gave him the advice to be a prick but it worked. He got out while maintaining the whole time how he wanted to stay a knick.

Yeah, this is a disappointingly dim observation from BD. Not only are they at different places in their careers, but they came to the team at totally different junctures in the season. It's too tedious to bring up the Kanter condemnations again, but I will say that his response and Jordan's response both make sense to me vis-a-vis their careers.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: April 15, 2019, 07:31:39 PM »

As for Kanter, he was more concerned about his contract year and numbers than any team plan.
He was still playing a good amount and putting up big bench numbers.
But he started whining and complaining very publicly, and forced the issue.
Basically, the Knix were unlikely to re-sign Kant at any price he'd be looking for.
Knix have extensive other needs, hope to make a splash in FA, and it's not hard to find a cheap decent C these days.

As Lester asks...What team plan? That deserves an answer.

Moreover, you begrudge him complaining when his role is reduced to nothing? He's not an aging baller. The guy has pride. Shut up, sit there, and let the team tank?

There were many ways to handle this better and still develop other big men on the team.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: April 14, 2019, 07:48:08 PM »

As for Kanter (again)

The dude got 18 rebounds and 20 points in Portland's playoff win over OKC.

Not fucking bad.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: April 08, 2019, 05:04:39 AM »

Mario's stock rising. Showing grit, tenacity and smarts.

... and turnovers.

I don't think NBA execs care much about these late season garbage games.
Delon Wright just put up a trip-dub.
Certainly useful for Zonja since he'll be looking for a contract and otherwise had a poor year.  Would a good team actually want him?

Well, I only know what I'm watching.

It's weird that he's actually running point, and weirder still that he's not bad at it.

I wasn't a great fan, but it's obvious he's playing better. Knicks have won a meager 16 games, but surprisingly, several of them have come directly from his play.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: April 07, 2019, 09:50:22 PM »

Mario's stock rising. Showing grit, tenacity and smarts.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: March 28, 2019, 06:31:11 PM »

Looks confusing.
Maybe I need to sign up forst(?)

No. Take another look. Very simple. Just pan down the page a bit. If it's around the time of an NBA game, you'll see (various) links to the game.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: March 28, 2019, 08:39:09 AM »

Yup.  Was disappointed that wasn't on, especially since the Rockets are essentially China's team.

You ever checked out this for streams?

https://www.reddit.com/r/nbastreams

I've been working in Berlin recently and find it a good way to still watch games.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: March 24, 2019, 02:42:16 PM »

Another loss. So....what happened to Kornet? Injured? In as much as these games don't mean shit, it's odd that he's not even playing a minute.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: March 21, 2019, 07:07:55 AM »

Who watched Knicks-Jazz? Who watched Celtics-Philly?

* I chose the latter, and it was awesome!
** And I dare any of you beeyatches to tell me Kevin Knox had a good game. Nobody had a good game when the opponent has 111 points by the end of the 3rd, lol...
*** And if you made the mistake of choosing the Knicks, here is my gift to you:
https://twitter.com/HoHighlights/status/1108545167844405248

Guilty. Yeah, it was pretty miserable. Feels a little masochistic as this point.

Guys seem to be playing worse...or is it my imagination? I like how Utah runs their offense though. The contrast jumps out.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: March 18, 2019, 01:04:39 PM »

Absolutely! It's funny how that shit translates as high drama for me.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: March 18, 2019, 12:05:50 PM »

Looks like most of you didn't get a chance to see the early game against the Lakers Sunday. Big first quarter. But it wasn't especially beautiful after that. Lot of  faltering. The same shit we've seen all year.

But those last few minutes. Wow. How many times this year have you seen the Knicks come back in the last few minutes of a game and win?

And win on a final play? With a defensive stop? Against fucking Lebron?!

For all the pain, the rare burst of pleasure comes welcome.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: March 17, 2019, 02:41:17 PM »

Hezonja!

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: March 16, 2019, 07:41:03 AM »

We.are.just.so.bad.

I know they're young. I know there's not a ton of talent there. But at this point, I can't glimpse anything the coach is accomplishing.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: March 07, 2019, 10:17:22 PM »

Though hell bent on over-achieving, Fiz really had to do little else than give Knox those minutes to assure our draft position. He is a one-man team-tank machine.

https://www.postingandtoasting.com/2019/3/7/18253643/kevin-knox-has-been-historically-bad-heres-the-stats-to-prove-it

Yeah, I like Knox, but I don't grasp why he's referred to as a developing star. Might be. Hope so (really). But the dude does not come across as a high energy impact player. I mean, in the summer league, he was exciting. But amid the big boys, he's a bit of a snooze.