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Wildcat · Post #1561 » by **Wildcat** » Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:41 pm

Iron Mantis wrote:
Deeeez Knicks wrote:

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Knicks could use an ultra efficient starting PF who plays off the ball so Quickley can start and become a star.

2 second round picks?

TrueWarrior · Post #1562 » by **TrueWarrior** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 1:42 am

Wildcat wrote:
Iron Mantis wrote:
Deeeez Knicks wrote:

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Knicks could use an ultra efficient starting PF who plays off the ball so Quickley can start and become a star.

2 second round picks?

Amazing management right.

Im flipping back and forth between Knicks and Pacers right now. First time seeing Obi play for Indy, and so far he has looked great on both ends in the 1st half from what Ive seen. 5-5 from the field, 12 points, against the Heat on the road and winning (so far). It took him a few games to get acclimated, but his numbers have been solid in the last couple weeks.

He’s legit as hell around the rim, on the break, and off ball, yet all we had the dude doing here last year was camping in the damn corner to chuck threes. When we pointed this out we were just told Obi sucked, and now hes leading the league in 2 Point %, playing to his strengths, and helping a winning team with increased minutes. Hes not the best rebounder or defender sure, but he obviously can contribute more than the 13 mpg he got here.

Im behind Julius now since hes here, and hes looked better lately too, but Obi brought excitement to our kinda boring team. Too bad it didn’t work out, but maybe his bro can become something for us now lol.

Post #1563 » by **HerSports85** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 3:27 am

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Post #1564 » by **HerSports85** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 3:29 am

Iron Mantis wrote:
Deeeez Knicks wrote:

Read on Twitter
?t=3i8L0vyV8ufwL7Edh8nUGw&s=19

Knicks could use an ultra efficient starting PF who plays off the ball so Quickley can start and become a star.

Read on Twitter

G_K_F · Post #1565 » by **G_K_F** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 3:32 am

Obi 25 points.

2 protected 2nd round picks though :king:

Jalen Bluntson · Post #1566 » by **Jalen Bluntson** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 3:55 am

That Obi trade was already terrible but, it's looking worse as he progresses.

robillionaire · Post #1567 » by **robillionaire** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 3:55 am

Hes_On_Fire wrote:Obi 25 points.

2 protected 2nd round picks though

2 rebs in 33 mins in loss where opponent scored 142 pts

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cgmw · Post #1568 » by **cgmw** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 4:08 am

Jalen Bluntson wrote:That Obi trade was already terrible but, it's looking worse as he progresses.

Sammy Rose disagrees. If Obi keeps this up, that's a new Lambo easy.

Leon's Obi trade was the equivalent of a Tony Soprano no-show job on the esplanade for AJ.

NoDopeOnSundays · Post #1569 » by **NoDopeOnSundays** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 4:09 am

robillionaire wrote:
Hes_On_Fire wrote:Obi 25 points.

2 protected 2nd round picks though

2 rebs in 33 mins in loss where opponent scored 142 pts

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He was +6, all the other starters were between -6 and -13. Pacers fans starting to complain that he should play more.

Post #1570 » by **Capn'O** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 5:24 am

How do the damn Heat keep doing this. They never have any resources yet they keep finding guys like this damn pirate Jacquez.

HopelessKnick · Post #1571 » by **HopelessKnick** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 12:16 pm

Obi is averaging 12points on good % in 25minutes but shows no signs of defense and gets you only 3 rebounds, which is pretty terrible. I would say nothing too surprising here. I myself wanted to see more of Obi when he was here, but so far nothing too crazy has happened IMO. Pretty much as expected. Also the Pacers are completely geared towards offense and putting points on the board---it is the most ideal situation for Obi.

Good for him, I like him and am happy for him....here it was simply not going to work out unfortunately. Ideally we would have gotten a late first rounder for him, but no one was offering that unfortunately. Time to move on guys.

MrDollarBills · Post #1572 » by **MrDollarBills** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 5:43 pm

Capn'O wrote:How do the damn Heat keep doing this. They never have any resources yet they keep finding guys like this damn pirate Jacquez.

Their scouting is elite. It's unreal how they can continue to find talent off of the scrap heap.

Galvationknicks · Post #1573 » by **Galvationknicks** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 7:00 pm

I don't think this is your usual use knicks as leverage. I believe DeRozan wants to go to playoff team. And it's not the same old Knicks anymore. But didn't we turn him down a few years ago that we didn't want him.

I still don't want him we don't need a mid range shooter. We need more spacing. But maybe players perceptions are finally changing bc of Jalen Brunshim

F N 11 · Post #1574 » by **F N 11** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 7:10 pm

Duh Obi has talent. We all seen this happening, especially with Haliburton.

3toheadmelo · Post #1575 » by **3toheadmelo** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 7:11 pm

monty is a fraud

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Galvationknicks · Post #1576 » by **Galvationknicks** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 7:13 pm

Someone should just make an Obi watch thread

MrDollarBills · Post #1577 » by **MrDollarBills** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 7:18 pm

3toheadmelo wrote:monty is a fraud

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This is some dumb sh*t. How are we in 2023 and coaches don't know how to pull a player to the side or call him into his office to discuss his role?

Communication is literally everything. It's not hard, but some dudes just don't care to explain themselves. Monty has that old school BS mentality, that sh*t doesn't fly with these kids nowadays, nor should it. Open your mouth and treat people with respect.

I 100% believe that Monty was the problem in Phoenix and not Ayton. I wouldn't want to play for someone who does that garbage either.

MrDollarBills · Post #1578 » by **MrDollarBills** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 7:22 pm

Galvationknicks wrote:

I don't think this is your usual use knicks as leverage. I believe DeRozan wants to go to playoff team. And it's not the same old Knicks anymore. But didn't we turn him down a few years ago that we didn't want him.

I still don't want him we don't need a mid range shooter. We need more spacing. But maybe players perceptions are finally changing bc of Jalen Brunshim

I think the interest is real. But Demar just isn't a good fit. Especially since it may cost more than Fournier to obtain him.

Mid range specialists at SG aren't conducive to winning in the modern game unless they are efficient at all three levels. Teams would dare DeMar to shoot while collapsing on Brunson on his paint attacks. No thanks

Fury · Post #1579 » by **Fury** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 7:27 pm

PG: Jalen Brunson
SG: Donovan Mitchell
SF: Demar Derozan
PF: RJ Barrett
C: Julius Randle

3toheadmelo · Post #1580 » by **3toheadmelo** » Fri Dec 1, 2023 7:30 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:monty is a fraud

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This is some dumb sh*t. How are we in 2023 and coaches don't know how to pull a player to the side or call him into his office to discuss his role?

Communication is literally everything. It's not hard, but some dudes just don't care to explain themselves. Monty has that old school BS mentality, that sh*t doesn't fly with these kids nowadays, nor should it. Open your mouth and treat people with respect.

I 100% believe that Monty was the problem in Phoenix and not Ayton. I wouldn't want to play for someone who does that garbage either.

Monty had beef with Jae Crowder too. I’m seeing a pattern here