Jeffrey wrote:I've already commented on Edwards' Melo-lite game. If he is solid on the defensive end, then I"m all for him. His offense will be 20+ scorer but can he make the team better? If we're going for a top 5 pick, I seriously want a 2-way player with good measurements (height, wingspan etc.).
Frank-Edwards-Barrett and Mitch can be a defensive force with Edwards and Barrett being the focal point of the offense.
I think that lineup works from the standpoint that itll play decent defense overall. Also Frank likes to defer. So in a way it doesn't bug me that both Edward's and RJ have slight gunner mentalities especially since both are playmakers. Frank can be somewhat of a game manager who gets guys in position to do what they do best.
However we would still lack pure shooting and at that point it would be absolutely imperative that we dump Randall for a guy like......well, like a Marcus Morris who we already have. Maybe Knox by then after another offseason would come into his own physically or ya never know. Maybe we resign Morris. Not to make this an existing players thread but I like Morris and think alot of things fall into place once you have a true stretch 4 to open things up. It's hard for me to even grade prospects for us under this bully ball lineup that Randle forces us into.
Lamelo- excels in transition and what seems like a carefree type of system where you're pushing it and making plays off instinct. Forget that with our ground and pound.
Edwards- great skills and probably could get away with a half court system cause he can create on his own but it only rewards his bad habits once we slow it down and go iso heavy
Knox- obviously needs to play smarter but when he looks great it's when we're running, letting deep shots fly in rhythm
Frank actually is better suited for a slow system as he wants to caretaker and dump it in but I still think a couple easy baskets here or there whether it be a score or assist would help his offensive profile
DSJ- probably would help him the most. Obviously if I'm looking at Melo or Manion or Cole then it's to replace him but until that happens I still think Dennis would benefit.
I dont know too many guys in the NBA who arent lumbering bigs who WOULDNT benefit from a faster pace. It's why everyone does it. So really again, it's hard for me to get excited about even this draft imagining guys with fun games and skills dumping the ball so Randall can go beast the rim. Knicks gotta do something about him. I'd even consider addition by subtraction at this point
