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Total Members Voted: 3

Voting closed: June 13, 2022, 11:38:11 PM

[chipstern]

lol.... was there anyone in the world who didn't have Barrett as the #3 pick in that draft?

[kidcarter8]

RJB was the consensus #3.  Kiid likely had us trading up, down and sideways.


Everyone had us trading up to 1 - which was a dream.

It was YOU and YOU alone that recently barked how it was a 2 player draft

And who constantly harps on D Hunter over Barrett.

Peace, pal.

[kidcarter8]

Barrett was actually a consensus 2/3, by the way.  There were teams that would have taken Barrett at 2

[kidcarter8]

Discussion yesterday on Sirrius NBA Radio - re:  Dennis Schroder

1 - Lakers not taking Lowry over THTucker inclusion.  And Ujiri's turning down a very good player in Schroder moving forward over THT not being included
2 -  Toronto maybe still keeping Kyle after this year, should the team prez stick around
3 - Disagreement among hosts on if Schroder would get max dollars (Sam Mitchell - "Hell, no!"), an insistence that may have kept him in LA after teams did not want to deal and extend.
4 - Agreement that DS is an excellent talent.  (Postseason will tell plenty after Schroder has bet on himself in looking for that max - again - could have been dealt had he not demanded max in a sign and extend deal)

Fun stuff - and yeah - Schroder will be on our list along with Rose and Payton re-sign possibilities for '21-'22

[bodiddley]

Great ATL game.  Glad I persisted and watched the end.

Rose & IQ, the Knick 2nd unit backcourt were huge in the 4Q, minuting a comeback and taking a lead with Randle on the bench.  Very impressive.  ObiT contributed some too.  Another terrific game for Randle even though he was a bit up in down in regulation crunchtime.

I was thinking it was a decent game for Bogdan -- three 1Q steals even if RJB threw one right to him.  But Bog missed a number of open shots.  But then in crunchtime with Trae out, Boggy took over and led the Hawks back.  Certainly looked like the best Hawk player out there.  A huge 3 with 6 ticks left to tie the game and get it to OT.  Then the second part of OT Bogdanovic was guarding Randle and did a pretty damn good job.  Breen said since April 1 Bog made the 2nd most 3's only behind Scurry.

[bodiddley]

Two man draft.
2 all-stars/franchise players headlining the draft then a whole lot of good players.
RJB or Hunter.
Lotta nice PF's:
Jax Hayes, PJ Wash, Cam Johnson, Rui Hachi, Brandon Clarke
Garland & Coby White not really my type, but scorers.
Cam Reddish a hot mess, but sure could develop.
Interesting role players:
Sharpshooter Herro, Grant Williams, elite defender Thybulle.
ETC
Deep Draft

[kidcarter8]

Had decided on Zion, of course.

Jerry West came out and had Marant the #1 overall.  But nobody other than Logo was saying JM was head and shoulders above Barrett.

Ja's nice.  But he's no Kyrie. NO LaMelo either.

[bankshot1]

A view from the north

from today's Globe

nothing new but enjoy

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/04/24/sports/knicks-position-playoff-conversation-stunning-development/

Like it or not, the New York Knicks are pushing the Celtics for the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference and home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Their ascension has occurred quickly, in coach Tom Thibodeau’s first season, with Julius Randle becoming an MVP candidate, second-year forward RJ Barrett making rapid improvement, and the team’s complementary players filling key roles and turning the Knicks into a tough out.

New York beat the Toronto Raptors on Saturday to extend its winning streak to nine games, the longest since a 13-game run late in the 2012-13 season.

It’s been a stunning development, especially considering there were mixed reviews when Knicks president Leon Rose hired Thibodeau for his third NBA coaching job after he was fired from the previous two. Thibodeau has been known for his old-school approach since his assistant days with the Celtics, and the perception was the game had passed him by, the younger generation tuning out his raspy voice that is constantly yelling commands.

But it’s been the perfect combination, the curmudgeon coach looking for redemption and a bunch of players looking for the same

[chipstern]

A view from the north

from today's Globe

nothing new but enjoy

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/04/24/sports/knicks-position-playoff-conversation-stunning-development/

Like it or not, the New York Knicks are pushing the Celtics for the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference and home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Their ascension has occurred quickly, in coach Tom Thibodeau’s first season, with Julius Randle becoming an MVP candidate, second-year forward RJ Barrett making rapid improvement, and the team’s complementary players filling key roles and turning the Knicks into a tough out.

New York beat the Toronto Raptors on Saturday to extend its winning streak to nine games, the longest since a 13-game run late in the 2012-13 season.

It’s been a stunning development, especially considering there were mixed reviews when Knicks president Leon Rose hired Thibodeau for his third NBA coaching job after he was fired from the previous two. Thibodeau has been known for his old-school approach since his assistant days with the Celtics, and the perception was the game had passed him by, the younger generation tuning out his raspy voice that is constantly yelling commands.

But it’s been the perfect combination, the curmudgeon coach looking for redemption and a bunch of players looking for the same

Derrick Rose noted how he has mellowed, matured. 

We have a bunch of role players playing their asses off, and who could have seen based on last year that Randle and Barrett would have made such dramatic improvements in every aspect of their games.  I still can't quite comprehend how we got Derrick Rose for the earthly remains of Dennis Smith and what presently projects to be the #46 pick in the draft [copped from Charlotte in the Hernan Gomez trade]. 

I haven't felt such a sense of confidence and security in a Knicks PG since Jason Kidd's single season.  Like Kemba, when Rose and Walker are healthy, and loggin significant minutes, the Knicks and Celtics are a whole different team. 

The Knicks and Celtics appear to be on a collision course for the post-season.  How great is THAT? 

[kidcarter8]

A view from the north

from today's Globe

nothing new but enjoy

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/04/24/sports/knicks-position-playoff-conversation-stunning-development/

Like it or not, the New York Knicks are pushing the Celtics for the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference and home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Their ascension has occurred quickly, in coach Tom Thibodeau’s first season, with Julius Randle becoming an MVP candidate, second-year forward RJ Barrett making rapid improvement, and the team’s complementary players filling key roles and turning the Knicks into a tough out.

New York beat the Toronto Raptors on Saturday to extend its winning streak to nine games, the longest since a 13-game run late in the 2012-13 season.

It’s been a stunning development, especially considering there were mixed reviews when Knicks president Leon Rose hired Thibodeau for his third NBA coaching job after he was fired from the previous two. Thibodeau has been known for his old-school approach since his assistant days with the Celtics, and the perception was the game had passed him by, the younger generation tuning out his raspy voice that is constantly yelling commands.

But it’s been the perfect combination, the curmudgeon coach looking for redemption and a bunch of players looking for the same

heh

Fucking hack

https://www.bostonglobe.com/about/staff-list/staff/gary-washburn/

[chipstern]

As of today, star gazers, the Knicks have the 15, 21 and 33 picks. 

According to NBA Draft Net

Hmmm...that can't be right. 

The #15 spot seems a little low based on our record.  With Dallas at #21. 

When WE are 34-27

And Dallas is 33-26

[kidcarter8]

The Knicks and Celtics appear to be on a collision course for the post-season.  How great is THAT?


No - not as of today

Celts at Bucks
Hawks at Knicks

[kidcarter8]

The #15 spot seems a little low based on our record.  With Dallas at #21.


They dont update well

Knicks right now have the #20.  Dallas the 21.

Haters of the KP trade get their day, I guess

Though I did mention the Baylor kid as being listed in one of our slots.  He's certainly a player.

[kidcarter8]

Sadly, the 20 when combined with the 21 is not a good enough pick for us to package them and move up to top ten (and get a Kispert or someone else of high value)

Lets lose a few

(heh)

[kidcarter8]

I think at this point if we dont trade up I would be comfortable with a Bouknight (Uconn) or a Butler (Baylor) - then with the second pick go EURO with a kid like Prkacin  https://www.nbadraft.net/players/roko-prkacin/