Knicks select Rokas Jokubaitis (34th overall)

Post #301 » by **DOT** » Wed Mar 9, 2022 3:59 pm

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He's saying he won't come over unless he's gonna get minutes

Like, he doesn't want to move to a new country to be in the Miles McBride role, he doesn't want to play in the G League, he'd rather get consistent minutes in Europe which is understandable.

Huey Freeman · Post #302 » by **Huey Freeman** » Wed Mar 9, 2022 5:32 pm

Fat Kat wrote:

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Makes sense to me. I don't see him coming over as long as Thibs is the HC, and Thibs won't get extended for anything less than NBA Finals appearance or an actual championship. Next season is Thibs' last 'guaranteed' season of his contract.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with how Rokas wants to control HIS own career...none. However, if this is the case then NYK needs to proceed to move forward as if he isn't part of the team. Can't guarantee him minutes if we got lucky and found a PG next summer (flavor of the month in Brunson) AND as McBride gets a chance and produces. At that point, Rokas becomes a very attractive trade piece more-so than a 3rd stringer. UNLESS you think Rokas will be better player than McBride IN THE NBA...in which we deal McBride.

Now that I'm thinking about it, Rokas may serve us best in a trade. I believe a team that values Euro prospects like Dallas or SAS wouldn't mind acquiring him. Watch that S&T with Dallas to get Brunson in a Knick jersey include Rokas.

robillionaire · Post #303 » by **robillionaire** » Wed Mar 9, 2022 5:55 pm

Well, that settles it, he isn’t ever going to come here. Maybe when he’s 28 like Kuzminskas. That was the last and final hope for the Knicks. It’s over.

Oscirus · Post #304 » by **Oscirus** » Wed Mar 9, 2022 5:56 pm

Fat Kat wrote:

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If I was on the knicks Id probs say the same thing

G_K_F · Post #305 » by **G_K_F** » Wed Mar 9, 2022 6:02 pm

Huey Freeman wrote:
Fat Kat wrote:

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Makes sense to me. I don't see him coming over as long as Thibs is the HC, and Thibs won't get extended for anything less than NBA Finals appearance or an actual championship. Next season is Thibs' last 'guaranteed' season of his contract.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with how Rokas wants to control HIS own career...none. However, if this is the case then NYK needs to proceed to move forward as if he isn't part of the team. Can't guarantee him minutes if we get lucky and found a PG next summer (flavor of the month in Brunson) AND as McBride gets a chance and produces. At that point, Rokas becomes a very attractive trade piece more-so than a 3rd stringer. UNLESS you think Rokas will be better player than McBride IN THE NBA...in which we deal McBride.

Now that I'm thinking about it, Rokas may serve us best in a trade. I believe a team that values Euro prospects like Dallas or SAS wouldn't mind acquiring him. Watch that S&T with Dallas to get Brunson in a Knick jersey include Rokas.

If Thibodeau is back next year then the season will be unwatchable.

BugginOut · Post #306 » by **BugginOut** » Fri Mar 11, 2022 2:06 am

robillionaire wrote:Well, that settles it, he isn’t ever going to come here. Maybe when he’s 28 like Kuzminskas. That was the last and final hope for the Knicks. It’s over.

He wants to come here, he’s not going to miss out on NBA pay. He just wants minutes. It’s actually perfect he does not come over because we don’t have space for him.

He will be a good depth piece once we trade a lot of the roster for a star player.

HarthorneWingo · Post #307 » by **HarthorneWingo** » Fri Mar 11, 2022 2:25 am

BugginOut wrote:
robillionaire wrote:Well, that settles it, he isn’t ever going to come here. Maybe when he’s 28 like Kuzminskas. That was the last and final hope for the Knicks. It’s over.

He wants to come here, he’s not going to miss out on NBA pay. He just wants minutes. It’s actually perfect he does not come over because we don’t have space for him.

He will be a good depth piece once we trade a lot of the roster for a star player.

A star player? Like who?

Clyde_Style · Post #308 » by **Clyde_Style** » Fri Mar 11, 2022 2:33 am

Order of Events

1) Thibs fired
2) Rokas buys plane ticket to NYC

Clyde_Style · Post #309 » by **Clyde_Style** » Fri Mar 11, 2022 2:34 am

We want you Rokas

You’ll own the city if you can come here and take that starting PG position

spree2kawhi · Post #310 » by **spree2kawhi** » Fri Mar 11, 2022 8:21 am

He’s better off going to NY on vacation.

2010 · Post #311 » by **2010** » Fri Mar 11, 2022 3:53 pm

Fat Kat wrote:

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I’m not crazy about it, but he’s right…

Kampuchea · Post #312 » by **Kampuchea** » Fri Mar 11, 2022 3:57 pm

He’s not ready anyway, regardless of coach this is good news.

Jay10 · Post #313 » by **Jay10** » Sun Mar 13, 2022 5:37 am

K-DOT wrote:
Fat Kat wrote:

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He's saying he won't come over unless he's gonna get minutes

Like, he doesn't want to move to a new country to be in the Miles McBride role, he doesn't want to play in the G League, he'd rather get consistent minutes in Europe which is understandable.

He's basically saying he's not coming until Thibodeau is no longer the head coach. :lol:

HarthorneWingo · Post #314 » by **HarthorneWingo** » Sun Mar 13, 2022 5:39 am

Kampuchea wrote:He’s not ready anyway, regardless of coach this is good news.

His dribble is still too high

Clyde_Style · Post #315 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sun Mar 13, 2022 5:46 am

HarthorneWingo wrote:
Kampuchea wrote:He’s not ready anyway, regardless of coach this is good news.

His dribble is still too high

Your fly is open

HarthorneWingo · Post #316 » by **HarthorneWingo** » Sun Mar 13, 2022 6:02 am

Rokus Pocus

Jstock12 · Post #317 » by **Jstock12** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 12:13 pm

Rokas just became the third youngest player in the Euroleague's history to accumulate 500 PIR points. The only younger ones were Luka Doncic and Ricky Rubio.

PIR = (Points + Rebounds + Assists + Steals + Blocks + Fouls Drawn) - (Missed Field Goals + Missed Free Throws + Turnovers + Shots Rejected + Fouls Committed)

Clyde_Style · Post #318 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 12:44 pm

We need to fire Thibs to solve our PG problem

Post #319 » by **Clyde Frazier** » Mon Mar 21, 2022 11:17 pm

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Nice creativity! Shot looks decent too. Hope he eventually comes over.

BKlutch · Post #320 » by **BKlutch** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 3:21 am

Clyde Frazier wrote:

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Nice creativity! Shot looks decent too. Hope he eventually comes over.

Wow. Now why can't we have a PG like that!