Breaking: KAT to the Knicks

[NiceLikeChrist]

Randle and Hart were the only masculine forces on the team. This team isn't gonna be anywhere near as tough as we saw them be the last two seasons. Still can't believe they made this mistake when all we needed was a center who can actually play most of the season.

[Clyde_Style]

For real some of the takes are puzzling because it’s mostly a morning state of depression over losing Donte. Even a lot of my boys are punching a wall over seeing him gone.

And the best part is when we signed him reactions were littered with: he’s just another player, journeyman from SAC>MIL>GS, why overpay, bricks a ton, he’s redundant, he’s another dude under 6’5”

Don’t get wrong, being 3rd in NBA in threes made and making Knick history was a bright spot. But this is the same guy that before his Game 6 heroic vs Philly was 9-31 3PT games 1-5. He was excellent games 1-3 vs IND and not good 4-6. Point is you can simultaneously be a great long range shooter while also being insanely streaky. Not to mention the fact that everyone on this board overrated his defense. He loved being aggressive in the passing lanes but gambled too much and got burned. Often overmatched physically due to size limitations. From Feb-April of the regular season he AVG 38min per and took 1.6 FTA so it’s not as if he was also giving you rim pressure.

He had a career year, embraced NY, had the gritty qualities we all admire and made some big plays. Now he’s chasing a bag and a bigger role. I seriously wish him the best but let’s move on.

I know, the suicide watch stuff is pretty sad. We added Bridges and Towns for crying out which is plenty of firepower in place of Randle and Donte. We've got a 7 footer with a HOF offensive skill set. And people are gutting themselves. Fine, I'll enjoy our terrific team and forego the need to issue crow eating statements during the season. Sheesh

[TheGreenArrow]

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[KnixinSix]

Randle and Hart were the only masculine forces on the team. This team isn't gonna be anywhere near as tough as we saw them be the last two seasons. Still can't believe they made this mistake when all we needed was a center who can actually play most of the season.

I mean I don't know about all this. Brunson is an absolute Dawg. Hart is junk yard. OG is lockdown with limbs. Bridges is a near elite defender and iron man. I think we're more than all right.

[aggo]

Randle and Hart were the only masculine forces on the team. This team isn't gonna be anywhere near as tough as we saw them be the last two seasons. Still can't believe they made this mistake when all we needed was a center who can actually play most of the season.

bully ball doesn't get calls in the playoffs.


and the guy we depend on doing bully ball doesnt show up to play in the playoffs. he quit at home vs ATL hawks.

[K_ick_God]

this is why i like you. this is the craziest post in this whole thread yet

It is little crazy but in his last season, if he's done well, he's still a big name, lots of talent as a shooter at least, and a big salary. Plus as the Knicks move to that last year or so, they'll open up more 1sts to trade. Not that crazy. Little crazy.

so we traded with minny for kat who they wanted off their books. and we're gonna send him back there for ant in a few years. and it's only a little crazy. is this what you're telling me ?

I don’t like KAT — at all. And he lost his job to Naz. All true. But he’s still a skilled big and has a chance to transform. I’m doubtful. But you know they’re never going to want to trade a top player, never gonna get fair value, some is keeping a salary slot. Ingram and pieces for AD. Gallo and Chandler. And Moz — we both whiffed.

[Clyde_Style]

trade does feel a little bargs-ish.....not that he's that bad lol

You're descending into madness. Get back on your meds before it's too late!

[KnixinSix]

Randle and Hart were the only masculine forces on the team. This team isn't gonna be anywhere near as tough as we saw them be the last two seasons. Still can't believe they made this mistake when all we needed was a center who can actually play most of the season.

bully ball doesn't get calls in the playoffs.


and the guy we depend on doing bully ball doesnt show up to play in the playoffs. he quit at home vs ATL hawks.

Who were the bullys on the Celtics when they just won ?

How about Golden State all those years ? They had Draymond and a bunch of perimeter shooters

[NiceLikeChrist]

Randle and Hart were the only masculine forces on the team. This team isn't gonna be anywhere near as tough as we saw them be the last two seasons. Still can't believe they made this mistake when all we needed was a center who can actually play most of the season.

I mean I don't know about all this. Brunson is an absolute Dawg. Hart is junk yard. OG is lockdown with limbs. Bridges is a near elite defender and iron man. I think we're more than all right.

I just think the team identity is changing too much with a Randle for KAT swap. I always think back to last years playoffs in Cleveland when randle absolutely manhandled mobley during a late game free throw rebound. Bulldozed the hell out of that straw man and you could see in mobleys face he knew they couldn't compete with the physicality. That was on a bummed ankle too.

I don't trust KAT to be a physical force or intimidating presence. I don't expect him to crash glass, draw doubles, make the right reads and passes to our shooters. I don't expect him to be a secondary ball handler and relieve pressure for Brunson. All I expect from him is to space the floor and shoot 3s. I pray he surprises me.

[Iron Mantis]

Randle and Hart were the only masculine forces on the team. This team isn't gonna be anywhere near as tough as we saw them be the last two seasons. Still can't believe they made this mistake when all we needed was a center who can actually play most of the season.

The Knicks beat the Sixers without Randle's "toughness" and were on their way to sweeping the Pacers until OG got injured.

Actual defense and basketball skill > fake "toughness"

[Kidknick!]

Randle and Hart were the only masculine forces on the team. This team isn't gonna be anywhere near as tough as we saw them be the last two seasons. Still can't believe they made this mistake when all we needed was a center who can actually play most of the season.

Come on now... This team is mentally tough. You sound emotional that Randle is gone.

I think that OG is the biggest question mark for this team. Can he stay healthy? With the loss of Divo, can we sustain a usual 20+ game absence of Anunoby? I'm not sure. If he does get hurt, will OG handle NY media criticism well with that contract?

[Luv those Knicks]

bully ball doesn't get calls in the playoffs.

and the guy we depend on doing bully ball doesnt show up to play in the playoffs. he quit at home vs ATL hawks.

It might not get calls, but physical play gets wins in the playoffs. That's why players like Bam Adebayo played a key role in getting Miami to the finals 2 years ago. It's also why the center tandem of I-Hart & Mitch was helpful to NY in the playoffs when we had both of them.

I'm less worried about KAT than some. I think Thibs can work with him and I think a Kat/Mitch combo might be enough.

[KnixinSix]

Randle and Hart were the only masculine forces on the team. This team isn't gonna be anywhere near as tough as we saw them be the last two seasons. Still can't believe they made this mistake when all we needed was a center who can actually play most of the season.

Another good breakdown on Town's improvement on D:

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[Clyde_Style]

someone pull up game 7 randle highlights?


here's the 11-2 January highlight:

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It's like showing a MAGA Trump's felony convictions and asking them why do they support a criminal: crickets.

Whenever someone shows one of the many clips of Randle behaving like this and asks how can you defend this lack of effort you also hear: crickets.

[KnixinSix]

bully ball doesn't get calls in the playoffs.

and the guy we depend on doing bully ball doesnt show up to play in the playoffs. he quit at home vs ATL hawks.

It might not get calls, but physical play gets wins in the playoffs. That's why players like Bam Adebayo played a key role in getting Miami to the finals 2 years ago. It's also why the center tandem of I-Hart & Mitch was helpful to NY in the playoffs when we had both of them.

I'm less worried about KAT than some. I think Thibs can work with him and I think a Kat/Mitch combo might be enough.

We have multiple elite defenders. Multiple.

[Clyde_Style]

bully ball doesn't get calls in the playoffs.

and the guy we depend on doing bully ball doesnt show up to play in the playoffs. he quit at home vs ATL hawks.

It might not get calls, but physical play gets wins in the playoffs. That's why players like Bam Adebayo played a key role in getting Miami to the finals 2 years ago. It's also why the center tandem of I-Hart & Mitch was helpful to NY in the playoffs when we had both of them.

I'm less worried about KAT than some. I think Thibs can work with him and I think a Kat/Mitch combo might be enough.

We have multiple elite defenders. Multiple.

As long as OG is able to play we'll be crushing teams. Before Randle went down the defense was fine as long as OG was on the floor. With Mikal in the mix, KAT will have stoppers in front of him.

[Iron Mantis]

Great defense on KAT

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[E-Balla]

Expiring contract. Which means extension talks are coming soon. He’s going to get paid way more than that 20 million he’s getting this season very soon.

Unless you think he's getting MVP money what's the point in mentioning this?

Actually, I just checked. Turner can’t even be extended until the end of the season. Meaning he could potentially be lost for nothing. Because yes, he’s going to get ridiculous contract once he hits the open market as an UFA.

Nothing > KAT for $60 million

[E-Balla]

As great as Donte was for us, a bench shooter is a dime in a dozen in this league. A stretch big who happens to be one of the best 3 point shooters at his position of all time, is not.

Also, Kawhi? Isn’t he coming off another knee surgery this summer? And who’s to say the Clippers were even interested in taking on Randle?

If this was true we'd have another one on the roster wouldn't we?

Geez you are a ray of sunshine ....
McBride maybe?

You playing with me now.

[E-Balla]

kat doesnt make 60m, yet.


but I will entertain your premise.


kat at 60m is a better deal than randle at 50m.

Another actual idiot I'm not responding to. Wanna make it 3 half brained snot nosed drooling halfwits talking to me?

I’m sorry that facts hurt ur feelings

Randle is making $50 million? That's a fact?

(Please Use More Appropriate Word) ass **** man you ain't been right about **** on here in a decade and YAPPING.