Rumors and Discussion Thread (NYK and NBA) IV

[Chanel Bomber]

obi was just average in the pnr in college playing against little kids. mitch is elite in the pnr in the nba (the 97th percentile). and lord knows obi can't defend down there. so you're not gonna play obi at center. it doesn't really work on either end.

I agree we are going to run pick and roll with Mitch. Obi is going to get out of the paint and spread the floor when we run PnR. Obi has a good stroke so If he increases his volume he could be a stretch 4 like Marcus and Markieff Morris.

Then why not draft Haliburton and sign the real Marcus Morris.

If we’re not gonna use Obi’s actual skill set and use him as a generic floor spacer, I really don’t see the point. Which is why I believe the Knicks will eventually play him at the 5 and trade Mitch (maybe to move up in next year’s draft?).

[thebuzzardman]

Knicks are cornering the market on point guards who can't shoot.

Except Melton can shoot

In what alternate reality?

True. Memphis has shown to be very idiotic in their approach to drafting and team building, so they threw 9 million a year at him because he flat out sucks, but they like his personality.

[Deeeez Knicks]

So if we get locked out of free agency..... what happens?

A glorious season watching the kids play and end up with a top pick

[NoDopeOnSundays]

obi was just average in the pnr in college playing against little kids. mitch is elite in the pnr in the nba (the 97th percentile). and lord knows obi can't defend down there. so you're not gonna play obi at center. it doesn't really work on either end.

You thought us not getting Wiseman would be the end of it, but now because we have Obi the whispers are growing louder and it's not even me saying it anymore, we are legion.

until everyone sees obi play

Oh but my sweet friend, they won't blame Obi for the spacing issues, it won't be him. He's going to get every chance in the world, he's the new regime's first pick, they will move mountains for him to succeed.

[robillionaire]

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nah

He's my favorite player and I'd love him throwing lobs to toppin and mitch, but would rather him be on a contender than wasting away here

[Juco24]

So if we get locked out of free agency..... what happens?

A glorious season watching the kids play and end up with a top pick

EXACTLY!!!

[NotDikembeSayNo]

Except Melton can shoot

His pro career thus far begs to differ.

Yes, Knicks shouldn't scout anyone and pick up guys who are starting to put it together.
Conversely, apparently they shouldn't sign any vets who are good either.

You're upset we didn't commit 4 years at $9 mil a year to a guy who "is putting it together" by shooting 40% from the field and 29% from three?

[thebuzzardman]

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womp womp

not paying him that much either

We hoffa'd another team

leon and aller playing chess not checkers. Someone is offering these dudes a ton of money to make teams overpay and the only team with $$$ is the knicks

Which they won't spend on anyone. Well, except Burks and Davis.

[G_K_F]

So if we get locked out of free agency..... what happens?

We suck as usual?

[BugginOut]

Is FVV even a target?

I mean probably. They haven't made any moves yet. And there is no one else left lol

[god shammgod]

obi was just average in the pnr in college playing against little kids. mitch is elite in the pnr in the nba (the 97th percentile). and lord knows obi can't defend down there. so you're not gonna play obi at center. it doesn't really work on either end.

I agree we are going to run pick and roll with Mitch. Obi is going to get out of the paint and spread the floor when we run PnR. Obi has a good stroke so If he increases his volume he could be a stretch 4 like Marcus and Markieff Morris.

Then why not draft Haliburton and sign the real Marcus Morris.

If we’re not gonna use Obi’s actual skill set and use him as a generic floor spacer, I really don’t see the point. Which is why I believe the Knicks will eventually play him at the 5 and trade Mitch (maybe to move up in next year’s draft?).

he's 6'8. you think he's tall because he looks big compared to the little kids he was dunking on. now that the rockets aren't gonna start pj tucker at center, he'd be the smallest center in the league.

[knickabocker88]

So if we get locked out of free agency..... what happens?

Sign Lin for ratings

[thebuzzardman]

His pro career thus far begs to differ.

Yes, Knicks shouldn't scout anyone and pick up guys who are starting to put it together.
Conversely, apparently they shouldn't sign any vets who are good either.

You're upset we didn't commit 4 years at $9 mil a year to a guy who "is putting it together" by shooting 40% from the field and 29% from three?

I was commenting on him before the amount was announced. And was thinking a price closer to the lower exception. For 9 million they can have him, though I think he'll pan out and live up to and past that.

[snadler]

Seems as FVV returning to Toronto is inevitable

[NYKnickerbocker]

Bobby found a job on the top team in the east

The Knicks was a blessing after all

[Reign23]

portis to the bucks (yes.)

[god shammgod]

Seems as FVV returning to Toronto is inevitable

good. f*ck that hobbit.

[NotDikembeSayNo]

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I didn't like Portis all that much but yet again, another instance of us having no damn clue what to do with any players we have at all times. Apparently the team gearing up for a championship run thought he fit

[3toheadmelo]

I like the idea of developing RJ as a 2, there's nothing about him that should prevent him from being able to defend the 2, which is also why I like the idea of signing Hayward. You put enough wings on the floor and there will always be a mismatch somewhere on the court.

Meh not sure I really see him as a 2. But still I don’t want here Hayward chucking up a lot of shots. He should go to a winning team

Why don't you see him as a two? You are what you can defend really.

I think RJ is kinda slow guarding guards. As he gets bigger I think he might be better off at the 3. Plus it allows us to put a true sniper at the 2.

[snadler]

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Thankfully