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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: January 27, 2022, 05:56:11 PM »

In the past, there have been Knick squads that suck because, you know, essentially their guys were better than ours. Not wildly complicated. Now it feels...different. Like we're getting much less out of this team than we should.
 

This is the broader mystery.  The largely unchallenged assertion is that Thibs is a "great" coach.

But the empirical evidence suggests exactly the opposite.  How can a great coach allow Randle to play like a nightly dumpster fire?  There's zero accountability and during timeouts Randle wanders around aimlessly as if Thibs is just discussing dinner plans with the team.

And Van Gundy isn't the only one questioning the insanity of marching out the same dysfunctional unit of -cough- "starters" who don't even act as if they've met before.

What is the point of Thibs' timeouts?  Gatorade break?  The team comes out and F's up whatever was discussed.  Shouldn't a "great" coach kindof realize that nobody's paying attention?

Seems to me the gym-rat meme has played out its shelf-life and reorganizing this roster with some talent and basketball common sense might be more valuable.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: July 26, 2021, 07:50:30 PM »

Welcome back, Bo.

Some relief in these quarters, all things considered.

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Basketball / Re: Biz

« on: July 18, 2021, 11:29:56 AM »

A Peaceful Journey, SIR...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aofoBrFNdg

JUST A FRIEND

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl9kWE-7aGU

"Just about everyone who works in the post office is an Alien."



"Just about everyone who posts on this Forum is an _________________."

Sorry to hear of his passing. It was a real pleasure talking Knicks with him over the years. A true gentleman and friend on the forum.

Rest In Peace, Biz.

RIP

This is the hardest thing about growing old. Watching friends and acquaintances pass.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: June 21, 2021, 09:00:25 PM »

https://knicksmecca.blogspot.com/2021/06/a-surprising-disappointing-season.html

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: June 21, 2021, 12:13:23 AM »

Porzingus for Simmons looks like a no brainer as well.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: June 20, 2021, 11:58:47 PM »

Rivers back to the Celts?

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: June 01, 2021, 08:10:24 PM »

https://twitter.com/shwinnypooh/status/1399733382905479171?s=20

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: May 28, 2021, 10:32:44 PM »

Sure would be nice to see Ntilikina get a few minutes to stop the bleeding.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: May 23, 2021, 11:49:26 PM »

And o shit, putting Frank in with 9 seconds left to guard Trea when the dude hadn't been given a second of game time before that?

Come on, man.

That was cold but Frankie did close the half, maybe 15 seconds.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: May 23, 2021, 11:46:01 PM »

**** putting in Frank to guard Trae on the last play, was EXPECTED, AND a good move, and I EXPECT we will see more of that earlier in the future.

Um. No. It was demonstrably not a good idea. He juked Frank easily. Twice.

Frank is a good defender. Not a goddamn magician. He was on the bench the whole game. Coming in cold in that spot, against one of the most twisty motherfuckers in the NBA, he's going to lose that match-up more times than not.

My beef is with Thibs. I know it's tough with the (cough, cough) Payton issue, but get Frank in the goddamn game — he's proven he can guard Tre well. Find room for him. Then if you want him back in the game for the last 9 secs, he's more ready for the moment.

Exactly. Trae went off for 30 long before Frank got that call.

Payton *is* the elephant in the room.  This pattern of going down 10-15 points to start games is ludicrous.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: May 03, 2021, 09:03:27 PM »

https://twitter.com/RubinReport/status/1389335784595935232?s=19

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: February 12, 2021, 09:29:20 PM »

Elf for Simons?

Elf and a 2nd for Simons?

Elf and a 2nd for Simons & Elleby?

You are sending expense in the direction of Portland in terms of Lux tax. Simons & Elleby together make nothing.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: February 12, 2021, 06:07:20 PM »

The addition of DRose puts Knix in a position to trade Rivers or Elf.
And NYK certainly willing to listen to offers for Franc and Knox.

POR comes to mind as the first team that needs a backup PG.
They could use Franc or Elf's defense.
They have Nassir Little ('10 #25 pick; 6'5" chunky SF), Elleby ('20 2nd rounder; 6'6" energy SF) and Giles as surplus.
I just saw Elleby have a nice active game v. PHI, but it was pretty much his career high in everything nearly doubling his season/career minutes.
I've seen little of Little; Giles a decent young banger who needs better focus.
I'd like to get somebody more in the 6'7-6'8" range, who plays D.

Maybe a Simons trade.  Simons is becoming a solid gunner and scorer, but rarely passes.  But with Derrick Jones and Melo, POR probably doesn't want/need Knox.

Would POR do ELF & Franc for Simons + Elleby?
That would get both teams what they need.
POR G defense; Knix outside shooting.

The other option I'm less fond of:
Knox & Franc for Simons & Little/Elleby.
Both teams would have to think about it.

Knix get a young 3-point sniper. Either their long-term SG or a bench flamethrower. 
POR gets a defensive G.
POR gets to develop Knox (under Melo tutelage);
NYK takes a flyer on Little or Elleby.

I like it but money-wise it don't work.

I've played with Knox and Rivers for Layman and Culver from Minny.

If Culver shows anything, move RJ over to SF and have Layman as a backup there. It just seems to balance the roster a bit more and the money angle works to Minny's advantage. 

Talent wise its a bit of a wash except for better its all the way around for both teams.

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Basketball / Re: Knicks

« on: January 16, 2021, 11:58:46 PM »

Yup. He clanged a dunk attempt on the rim and came down hard on it. He limped through the rest of his minutes.

I’ve been clamoring for a BIG big guy on the roster for just these matchups.

Yes. I felt this way from Day1.  Boston uses thugs to great advantage.  Knicks would be smart to employ one.

With Taj onboard that's less likely.

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Basketball / Re: And The Zach Randolph Disparagement Trophy Goes To...

« on: January 03, 2021, 03:01:37 PM »

Julius Randle is the first player in @nyknicks history to average at least 20 PPG, 10 RPG, and 5 APG through the first six games of a season.

https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1345804444345237504?s=20