Okoro sounds like a nice player but a poor fit. Next to RJB, that'd be two wings who can't shoot, plus paint-bound Mitch.
Underrate on Barrett
But I wont disagree
I would like a scorer
So would I, hence VASSELL. Knicks On Wood. Poor shooting is not a lifetime affliction.
Bruce Bowen had a nice carrear as a defensive stopper, a la Okoro, and while he never was a good FT shooter, and his 2-pt percentages were nothing to write home about, his corner 3-point shooting was epic.
And we just witnesses Igoudala and Jae Crowder make a pretty significant contribution to the post season.
It's a roll of the dice.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist never progressed in the offensive arena. Justise Winslow is evolving, but the jury is still out.
As per the draft board, Wiseman dropping to #8?
Haha. Let alone Toppin, who has Cavs written all over him.
I think the key thing is a fit with RJ. Vassell checks off all the boxes. Good size for a modern SG/SF Wing [6'7"], very good defender, drop dead shooter. Presuming we keep Bullock, Vassell could give us some nice options at the 2-3.
Brazdeikis and Knox give us coverage at SF/PF.
I'd be inclined to roll the dice on a PG waiting for us at #27. Kira Lewis? Too much to hope for. Again, I think Hayes and Halliburton are goners between the Bulls, the Hawks and the Pistons.
Hard to read how PG-SG goes for the Knicks, free agent or draft wise, thinks being so fucked up from the pandemic.
I don't see Van Vleet bolting the Raptors.
I don't think the Knicks take the bait on Olidiapo, wonderful player, but due for a max and coming off a really bad injury.
How committed are the Knicks to Dennis and Frank? And the Harper kid? And Payton?
Rose has really beefed up our team in terms of top-tier player development coaches like
Kenny Payne and
Johnnie Bryant, given TT a D-oriented AC in
Mike Woodson, and all manner of heady, heavy duty front office types, such as capologist
Brock Aller as vice president, basketball and strategic planning, talent guru
Walt Perrin (who made the case for Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert among many others for the Jazz) as assistant general manager/college scouting and
Frank Zanin as assistant general manager/pro scouting....in addition to well regarded scouts, such as 26 year old
Alex Kline back in June, and just the other day, long-time Dallas Mavericks advance scout
Reginald “Reggie” Johnson, who is slated to serve as a pro personnel scout for the Knicks after spending his first 25 years in the league with the Mavericks, including 14 seasons as the team's advance scout.
Rose has cleared house, and with the exception of Scott Perry, has brought in a new brain trust, you should pardon the expression, and of course, THIBS, so we have intimations of a new approach, a new culture.
The draft and free agency will give us our first hint as to whether for all of this movement, Leon Rose represents chicken salad or chicken shit, a new culture or the same old tired ass, Quick Fix Knicks Approach.
In any event, I suspect that whom we pick at #8 will be evaluated on the basis of what kind of fit they make with RJ.
Finally, the POST, cough, published their 5.0 Mock Draft, and they claim Knicks are in love with PG Killian Hayes at #8.
And at #27? Whoever the fuck this is?
Robert Woodard II, SF, Mississippi State
Another team that needs shooting. To get it, this wing who can hit 42.9 percent from deep and also has a 7-foot wingspan and 235-pound frame, might be too good to pass up.
About Robert Woodard
Robert Woodard is a long forward with good athleticism, promising playmaking ability on the defensive end, and budding consistency as a floor spacer. Emerging as a prospect early in his career, Woodard averaged 5.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game at the 2015 FIBA U16 Americas Championship. Widely regarded as one of the top-50 prospects in the high school class of 2018 following his senior year at Columbus High School (MS), Woodard stayed in state to play for Ben Howland at Mississippi State.
Averaging 5.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game as a freshman carving out a reserve role for the Bulldogs, Woodard showed significant improvement as a sophomore scoring 11.4 points and putting down 6.5 rebounds per game while displaying intriguing two-way potential.
A lanky 6-foot-7 wing with a strong 230-pound frame and a terrific 7-foot-1 wingspan, Woodard has excellent physical tools for a forward. He is also a powerful athlete with enough agility to slide on the perimeter defensively.
Playing a significant role off the ball for the Bulldogs, Woodard emerged as a capable floor spacer in his second collegiate season, but did much of his best work at the rim where his athleticism helped him make an impact filling lanes in transition, crashing the offensive glass, and finishing lobs.
Having some impressive moments contesting shots, switching onto guards, and blocking shots, Woodard checks a lot of boxes defensively. His combination of strength, length, and mobility made him a difference maker at the college level.
Defensive Analysis
Possessing the length to challenge shots and be a factor in the passing lanes, the strength to put a body on bigger players inside, and the agility to step out and guard on the perimeter, Woodard flashed intriguing defensive ability last season.
Switching to guard multiple positions, he allowed 0.67 points per one-on-one possession as he flashed appealing versatility as an individual defender, even if he is still learning how to make the most of his tools off the ball consistently.
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