Draft Thread #16 - UPDATE pg 75ish - Knicks inquiring about trade ups

Clyde_Style · Post #1421 » by **Clyde_Style** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:01 pm

Mecca wrote:
Clyde_Style wrote:
Mecca wrote:

I’d argue that Mikal is a + athlete right now.

ESPN said he wasn't very brolic

Brolic has nothing to do with athletic.

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Triple C · Post #1422 » by **Triple C** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:01 pm

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god shammgod · Post #1423 » by **god shammgod** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:02 pm

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knickstape4ever · Post #1424 » by **knickstape4ever** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:02 pm

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KnickLeDime · Post #1425 » by **KnickLeDime** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:02 pm

Mecca wrote:
KnickLeDime wrote:
FrontOfficeEye wrote:
And has shown growth in his game every season. There is no reason to think that he will suddenly stop improving/this is his peak.

I think he's going to have a really hard time improving on his weaknesses, that frame and athleticism isn't going to get any better. Doubt that hitch or the inability to make a runner will get any better either but maybe I'm wrong. Who's he going to defend at 200lb opposing wings are going to kill this guy on defense.

I’d argue that Mikal is a + athlete right now.

I think his frame is going to prevent him from finish at the rim and he'll get easily knocked off his path on drives...he's not explosive and lacks a lot of strength. Athleticism is about more than jumping high...

taj2133 · Post #1426 » by **taj2133** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:03 pm

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Mecca · Post #1427 » by **Mecca** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:03 pm

I love this song. Knicks may move up for Bamba

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NYKHardKnock · Post #1428 » by **NYKHardKnock** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:03 pm

LETS **** GET MO BAMBA COME ON!!!!!!!!

9th pick, top 8 protected next year + 36 for 4th and Parsons

Post #1429 » by **Deeeez Knicks** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:03 pm

_NYK_ wrote:I know these are glorified scrimmages, but there's a lot to like here off the bounce and going to the basket. His length is a serious problem when extending to the rim.

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He was a very good cutter and finisher in college. He didn't take many floaters/runners because he took it to the rim when he had a lane and used his length to finish.

El Poochio · Post #1430 » by **El Poochio** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:03 pm

_NYK_ wrote:I know these are glorified scrimmages, but there's a lot to like here off the bounce and going to the basket. His length is a serious problem when extending to the rim.

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That was very refreshing seeing him outside of Nova system, what a beast

Post #1431 » by **DOT** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:04 pm

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I think, even after the ACL, KP could maybe be a serviceable defender at the 4 if he has a strong inside presence at the 5

I don't love it, but eh

Also I think Bamba has potential to be the best player from this class, so bpa over fit at that point, as long as we don't give up Frank or move future firsts unprotected

NBA Fan 1234 · Post #1432 » by **NBA Fan 1234** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:04 pm

KnickLeDime wrote:
FrontOfficeEye wrote:
KnickLeDime wrote:
He'll be 22 going into next season...

And has shown growth in his game every season. There is no reason to think that he will suddenly stop improving/this is his peak.

I think he's going to have a really hard time improving on his weaknesses, that frame and athleticism isn't going to get any better. Doubt that hitch or the inability to make a runner will get any better either but maybe I'm wrong. Who's he going to defend at 200lb.

He's not an explosive athlete, but he's not a bad one by any means. As for the frame, fine, but he's at 210lbs right now. I see no reason why he can't get up to 215-220 once he gets on an NBA weight training plan.

The hitch hasn't stopped him at all in ANY scenario shooting the ball in college, nor is it even a bad hitch - he shoots the ball at the peak, which is where you want to shoot. If you want to criticize one aspect of the shot, at least go for the one that might matter, although it's unlikely - the fact that he shoots further in front of his body than you'd like. I mean, Knox was in the 44th percentile on catch and shoots but his shot looks better...Mikal was in the 94th...with "the hitch."

Knox cannot create plays for others, and while Mikal is not really a point forward either, at least he looks to pass - 20% of the time Knox looked to pass in the Pnr, and Mikal was at 43.

Inability to make a runner, ok. 65.5% at the rim in the half court, Knox was at 55% (not sure if you want him, just saying). He only went to it 2.6% of the time, unlike Knox who used it 16% of the time...but, then again, Knox had to use it because he had no touch around the rim. 62nd percentile for Knox, 93rd for Mikal.

Not sure how anyone who has watched him play is asking "who is he going to defend," but ok.

3toheadmelo · Post #1433 » by **3toheadmelo** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:04 pm

ill believe it when i see it... i aint gonna get my hopes up just to be disappointed. happens too many times with this team

Mecca · Post #1434 » by **Mecca** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:04 pm

If we were to get Bamba, I’d move KP+THJ for Kawhi if he agreed to extend.

Marty McFly · Post #1435 » by **Marty McFly** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:04 pm

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Post #1436 » by **Deeeez Knicks** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:04 pm

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Would love to trade up for Bamba, but at the same time a little scared for what they have to give up. just dont give up the farm

Marty McFly · Post #1437 » by **Marty McFly** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:04 pm

Mecca wrote:If we were to get Bamba, I’d move KP+THJ for Kawhi if he agreed to extend.

BLACKFEET 2010 · Post #1438 » by **BLACKFEET 2010** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:05 pm

So Trae, Porter and now Mo confirm we are confident en can trade up. Their agents wouldn’t waste their time unless it was a real possibility. Now it’s getting interesting.

god shammgod · Post #1439 » by **god shammgod** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:05 pm

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knickstape4ever · Post #1440 » by **knickstape4ever** » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:05 pm

Triple C wrote:

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Price of moving up aside, would be awesome to have a New Yorker play here

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