Brandon Knight News and Discussion

[kennydorglas]

He already bought in the idea of being a shooting guard.
Suits better for his strengths too, so he'll just launch all his untapped potential with us.

[JMac1]

Slow down!!

[NavLDO]

Slow down!!

Is that directed at us who are getting excited about Knight??? or directed at Knight??? or is your answer to my two questions "yes"

oof!! 8 TOs. But I think this goes to show how important Bledsoe is to his team. I'm not saying we can't win without Bledsoe, but w need to be at full strength against teams like SA, and it shows. The loss to the Pelicans was just simply uncalled for...they are a better team than their record indicates, but still...

...point is, Knight plays better with Bledsoe, which is something I didn't think I'd ever hear myself say. I know two games are not a lot of evidence, but it sure seems that way.

[jcsunsfan]

Slow down!!

Is that directed at us who are getting excited about Knight??? or directed at Knight??? or is your answer to my two questions "yes"

oof!! 8 TOs. But I think this goes to show how important Bledsoe is to his team. I'm not saying we can't win without Bledsoe, but w need to be at full strength against teams like SA, and it shows. The loss to the Pelicans was just simply uncalled for...they are a better team than their record indicates, but still...

...point is, Knight plays better with Bledsoe, which is something I didn't think I'd ever hear myself say. I know two games are not a lot of evidence, but it sure seems that way.

It does seem to indicate that while Knight is a combo guard, he is more effective playing with a pg. This would seem to vindicate the Suns use of him AND the Bucks concerns about him. We are still in the preliminary stages of putting this team together and figuring out where each player fits best and what his strengths and weaknesses are.

[Revived]

He already bought in the idea of being a shooting guard.
Suits better for his strengths too, so he'll just launch all his untapped potential with us.

Not quite.

But chaos takes its toll anyway. The Detroit trade alienated Markieff Morris, and he has failed horribly to deliver on his promise as a playmaking four around those Chandler pick-and-rolls. The Knight-Bledsoe pairing has been awkward, and has created some minor locker-room tension, according to sources familiar with the matter. Both thrive as lead ball-handlers, and Knight has bristled over the years whenever anyone has labeled him as something other than a pure point guard.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14451352/the-suns-belief-competitive-building-future-taken-toll

And besides Gambo had warned us of this A LOOOOONG time ago...like when the trade had actually happened

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[MrMiyagi]

He already bought in the idea of being a shooting guard.
Suits better for his strengths too, so he'll just launch all his untapped potential with us.

Not quite.

But chaos takes its toll anyway. The Detroit trade alienated Markieff Morris, and he has failed horribly to deliver on his promise as a playmaking four around those Chandler pick-and-rolls. The Knight-Bledsoe pairing has been awkward, and has created some minor locker-room tension, according to sources familiar with the matter. Both thrive as lead ball-handlers, and Knight has bristled over the years whenever anyone has labeled him as something other than a pure point guard.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14451352/the-suns-belief-competitive-building-future-taken-toll

And besides Gambo had warned us of this A LOOOOONG time ago...like when the trade had actually happened

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John Gambadoro is an idiot. I don't think there was much if any friction between Knight and Bledsoe this season. Most of their time together just seemed like normal new-teammate stuff, not at all like IT/Dragic last season.

[Revived]

He already bought in the idea of being a shooting guard.
Suits better for his strengths too, so he'll just launch all his untapped potential with us.

Not quite.

But chaos takes its toll anyway. The Detroit trade alienated Markieff Morris, and he has failed horribly to deliver on his promise as a playmaking four around those Chandler pick-and-rolls. The Knight-Bledsoe pairing has been awkward, and has created some minor locker-room tension, according to sources familiar with the matter. Both thrive as lead ball-handlers, and Knight has bristled over the years whenever anyone has labeled him as something other than a pure point guard.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14451352/the-suns-belief-competitive-building-future-taken-toll

And besides Gambo had warned us of this A LOOOOONG time ago...like when the trade had actually happened

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John Gambadoro is an idiot. I don't think there was much if any friction between Knight and Bledsoe this season. Most of their time together just seemed like normal new-teammate stuff, not at all like IT/Dragic last season.

Even if you don't think Gambo isn't credible, Lowe has said much of the same. Lowe is arguably the 2nd most respected NBA media person out there behind Adrian Woj. Plus the chemistry has not looked that good between Bledsoe/Knight on the court this season either.

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[bwgood77]

Knight ranks in the top 10 in this top 6th man of the year candidates...pretty high on the list actually....

http://hoopshabit.com/2016/10/04/nba-top-10-candidates-sixth-man-year-award-2016-17/10/

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http://arizonasports.com/story/852941/suns-brandon-knight-accepting-sixth-man-role/

“I mean, we’ll see, I can’t predict the future, I don’t how it will be,” said Knight after Tuesday’s practice at Talking Stick Resort Arena. “Like I said, I’ll do my best to stay warm, figure it out. You have to be professional about it and remain positive.”

“I respect Earl. Earl did an excellent job of letting me know ahead of time,” said Knight. “He’s (a) straightforward, honest guy and I love him for that. That’s the reason I want to play for Earl, ’cause a lot of coaches wouldn’t handle it that way. I appreciate the way Earl handled it and I respect him a lot for that.”

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http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/10/04/phoenix-suns-brandon-knight-accepts-sacrifice-6th-man-role/91576048/?hootPostID=3a9f84a7bfbd6950383624e6f0d5673d

“It’s definitely a sacrifice,” said Knight, using one of Watson’s key tenets for the season. “We all have to do it to try to make the team better. Like I said, this is part of it. As long as I’m going out and remaining positive and trying to lift the team up and we’re winning games, that’s what you want to be part of – a winning situation.”

“It’s about sacrifice,” Barbosa said. “We know he’s a hell of a player.

“Definitely more clarity,” Knight said. “I wouldn’t say I’m more comfortable. But just based on the personnel, I think they’re going to look to me a little bit more for scoring in that second unit. No matter what unit it is, whether it is first, second, third, fourth, fifth, it’s just about playing basketball the right way. Shots will come to you when you’re open.”

“We’re going to have to be, same thing as the first unit, scrappy,” Knight said. “I think defensively we’re going to have to get into guys. Like any second unit, if the first unit isn’t playing hard or if they need a lift, they could be playing hard. Our goal is to come in and set the tempo. If not keep the same, take it higher. Be a lift to the team, whoever is coming off the bench.”

“It’s a different skill,” Watson said of Knight learning to come off the bench. “He’s good enough that he’ll pick it up. Once he feels that flow, he’ll feel a natural rhythm to the game.”

“Anytime you accept that role as a professional and you accept it for the betterment of the team. We call this thing, ‘Leaving it at the door. It’s all about we.’ Everyone talks about it but until you actually have to do it, I don’t think there’s any better sign of leadership on any team in any sport.”

[MathiasPW]

Let´s see how long it lasts when we start losing.

[lilfishi22]

Let´s see how long it lasts when we start losing.

That's what it sounds like to me. I don't blame him though

Knight is clear he's content* with coming off the bench.

*As long as we're winning

[8on]

as one of the premier Knight apologists on here (and I would argue that's a great title for me - Chief Knight Apologist), I would say at least two things. (and I think I am sort of back, since the Knight/Booker job war has essentially ended, and I don't have to watch people trash him as much)

1. Booker starting over Knight is not necessarily an indicator of Knight's skill vs. Booker's skill. There should be no doubt that Booker will be more comfortable off the ball as a natural shooter. I think this is akin to Hydra with Thomas, Dragic and Bledsoe, with Knight playing the Thomas role. To be the primary ball handler on the second unit may suit him better, even if he feels he's being demoted. He may like being the backup point guard better. If he gets the same amount of minutes as Booker, I would say there's the same amount of faith, at least for now.

2. at the time of the trade, i do remember someone asking whether Knight would have a problem playing off the ball. that person said he would have no problem with it. i don't really want to expend the energy to find it, but perhaps the trade was made under that assumption. We don't want turnovers to be the issue that loses us the possession battle, and it would be harder to trade him, so I guess this is the best case scenario for the team and for Knight. Maybe Earl believes in Booker more. I don't, at least not yet, but I'm willing to. It all depends on how well we show up in November. October doesn't matter. Show me results, and I don't care how you got them.

[jcsunsfan]

There is one simple answer. Brandon Knight is a black hole in offense. He wants to handle the ball like a pg and score like a shooting guard while being a poor ball-handler for a guard, not a particularly good passer and turnover prone. He is very fast, can get his shot up any time and can get really hot.

You do not want that for a pg or on your starting line up with other very talented players. That skill set works well when the offense stalls or against the other team's second string.

It's time to start playing BK for what he is and not for what we hoped he would be.


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[bwgood77]

From Bucks forum..

My prediction on Kidd's speech in a possible Knight return ...

"We are really happy to have Brandon back. He played for us at an all star level and I expext from him to repeat just that.
We really missed him this 1 1/2 years, but it is kind like "you save the best for last".
He is in a great condition, he has matured his game, he knows our system and we are really like to have him on board again."

Suns get: Lamb/Henson
Bucks get: Knight/Hawes
Hornets get: Monroe/Jenkins

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http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2016/10/20/phoenix-suns-brandon-knight-getting-started-new-role/92484504/

“I did as much as we could with the time that I had and we have (Friday),” Knight said. “I’ll figure it out and make the best of it. I’m just going to play with high intensity when I’m on the court and try my best to help us get wins.”

“Whether they’re a starter or a bench player, I’m going to kill every one of them so it doesn’t matter,” Knight said.

“We can’t do anything without him being focused and being 100 percent in attack mode,” Watson said.

“By the time I come in now, guys have already gotten touches and been up and down the court and got shots,” Knight said. “My main thing is to provide energy, be myself and make whatever winning plays there are to play.

“My job is to do my part, play hard, try to lift the team up in any way I can offensively or defensively for however many minutes I play. I’m going to make the most out of the situation.”

[jcsunsfan]

Say what you will about Watson. He dumped the 2 pg concept. Having a fast, scoring combo guard come off the bench as a sixth man is a very traditional move as well. His willingness to start Booker over Knight shows some gumption too.

To me, Knight is showing just the right balance in his response. He is not happy about it, but he is committed to team and winning and will be the best sixth man he can be.

[Negrodamus]

I haven't t really seen a response from a Suns perspective on the Sixers board, but what is the feeling on a trade revolving around Knight and Noel?

I feel like it benefits both sides extremely well.