Long Term Where do you see Brandon Knight on this Team

ComboGuardCity · Post #1 » by **ComboGuardCity** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:06 am

There seems to be a lot difference of opinion, when it comes to Brandon Knight. Where do you see him in the future as part of this team or if at all

DetroitPistons · Post #2 » by **DetroitPistons** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:15 am

Starting PG for sure. There are many scoring PGs in the league (Westbrook, Rose, Irving, Nelson, Lillard just off the top of my head) and I think Knight will be one too. I see him averaging 6-7asts in his prime, especially when Dre enters the starting lineup and we get a quality SG next to him. I think he has a bright future and with still tons of room to grow. He has proven that he is far more effective when the ball is in his hands and he is pushing in transition, playing in P&Rs, and looking for his shot. His defense has been spectacular as well. I see no reason whatsoever to play him at SG other than special situations.

menten · Post #3 » by **menten** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:19 am

DetroitPistons wrote:Starting PG for sure. There are many scoring PGs in the league (Westbrook, Rose, Irving, Nelson, Lillard just off the top of my head) and I think Knight will be one too. I see him averaging 6-7asts in his prime, especially when Dre enters the starting lineup and we get a quality SG next to him. I think he has a bright future and with still tons of room to grow. He has proven that he is far more effective when the ball is in his hands and he is pushing in transition, playing in P&Rs, and looking for his shot. His defense has been spectacular as well. I see no reason whatsoever to play him at SG other than special situations.

you summed it up perfectly

ComboGuardCity · Post #4 » by **ComboGuardCity** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:56 am

Someone voted starting SG. I just don't see it. He'd be too small to guard opposing 2s on a nightly basis.

DetroitDon15 · Post #5 » by **DetroitDon15** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:59 am

I see him as a six man. I just don't the passing skills developing. Still comes down way too much looking for his own shot and not looking to get the team involved. He clearly look like he has a low basketball IQ as well. I just dont see him being a good fit next to Drummond in all honesty.

DCintheD · Post #6 » by **DCintheD** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:06 am

Starting PG pending Chauncey's return

DetroitDon15 · Post #7 » by **DetroitDon15** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:10 am

DCintheD wrote:Starting PG pending Chauncey's return

This says it all. 31 points, 3 turnovers, and zero assists tonight while Bynum had 12 assists to 2 turnovers. I'm just not seeing him being the PG of the future. He's in his second year and looks like he's not a starting PG. Sorry. I'm taking my analysis off his play and not hope/dreams for the kid. He's never really played PG in his life and looks like a guy who looks for his shot first. I don't need my PG leading the team in shot attempts and last in assists. :wavefinger:

bkseven · Post #8 » by **bkseven** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:58 am

definitely not starting sg.

Notas A3 · Post #9 » by **Notas A3** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 4:59 am

Sixers fan here, I come in peace, I've followed BK since last year (statwise). Can you see him as a Jason Terry kind of player? Entered the league as a PG but wants to shoot first (being a good shooter) and then is moved to the SG spot even though he is undersized. What do you think?

Bknight4three · Post #10 » by **Bknight4three** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:01 am

DetroitDon15 wrote:
DCintheD wrote:Starting PG pending Chauncey's return

He's never really played PG in his life and looks like a guy who looks for his shot first.

Not sure what you are talking about. He played pg in high school and at Kentucky.

Jodi · Post #11 » by **Jodi** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:02 am

This is easy, he's a starting PG...Once we get a legit SG next to him his assist will start to build up...

mercury · Post #12 » by **mercury** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:52 am

Can we pose this question a year from now... he has his moments... looking for steps to improve his teammates and reducing t.o.s
Next year

ComboGuardCity · Post #13 » by **ComboGuardCity** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:04 am

Notas A3 wrote:Sixers fan here, I come in peace, I've followed BK since last year (statwise). Can you see him as a Jason Terry kind of player? Entered the league as a PG but wants to shoot first (being a good shooter) and then is moved to the SG spot even though he is undersized. What do you think?

I think he's closer to Gilbert Arenas/Jrue Holiday than he is Jason Terry in style of play.

Post #14 » by **Cowology** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:18 am

Starting PG that plays off the ball at times and can shoot. So uh... what he's doing.

I like the look with BK at the 2, but not a big fan of him playing there full time. And it's waaaaay to soon to give up on him developing as a PG. He'll never be a pure pg, but that doesn't bother me.

Goldtop · Post #15 » by **Goldtop** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:00 am

Starting SG offensively. PG defensively.

Blkbrd671 · Post #16 » by **Blkbrd671** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:08 am

Notas A3 wrote:Sixers fan here, I come in peace, I've followed BK since last year (statwise). Can you see him as a Jason Terry kind of player? Entered the league as a PG but wants to shoot first (being a good shooter) and then is moved to the SG spot even though he is undersized. What do you think?

no, the problem with Brandon is he doesn't want to shoot first, he's always trying to make the right play, ie he's over thinking. i think BK is our starting PG for the future who can also play SG at times.

Redeemed · Post #17 » by **Redeemed** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:28 am

Blkbrd671 wrote:
Notas A3 wrote:Sixers fan here, I come in peace, I've followed BK since last year (statwise). Can you see him as a Jason Terry kind of player? Entered the league as a PG but wants to shoot first (being a good shooter) and then is moved to the SG spot even though he is undersized. What do you think?

no, the problem with Brandon is he doesn't want to shoot first, he's always trying to make the right play, ie he's over thinking. i think BK is our starting PG for the future who can also play SG at times.

^^Cosign

The kid wants to figure it out. And seems to be approaching it like a calculus word problem. He's overthinking. It takes time for some players to develop in the most difficult position in the NBA. He's getting there. He needs to be brought along and given the an opportunity. I like the defense. I like his shooting. I like that he's penetrating more this year than last year. Pretty soon the game is going to slow down for him and he'll be carving defenses up with his passes as well as his shots.

It's coming. Gary Payton struggled. Steve Nash struggled. Chauncey Billups struggled in Boston and Toronto...and waiting a long time before getting a real shot in Minnesota and Detroit. Russell Westbrook struggled. Still those guys were given a chance and they ended up being among the best.

kurtis48239 · Post #18 » by **kurtis48239** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 1:02 pm

I was a real fan of me wanting him at the sg position,but I think like others have said put a good sg-sf next to him and he will look 100 times better,he has looked alot better at pg recently and finding his man better.To be honest I dont think you can go wrong either way,Ill give him another year .

scrop32 · Post #19 » by **scrop32** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 2:27 pm

i'll be happy if he gets close to an arenas type player, certainly not billups (dude was an all-defensive pg)

fekz · Post #20 » by **fekz** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:02 pm

Starting pg. Knight is putting in work in shooting, slashing and defense. His defense has been great and likely got us a W last night by closing out on Reddick so fast. Court vision is usually the last thing that comes to a pg, he will get 6-7 a game in his career, and really that's all he needs to do .

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