PG: Knicks vs Portland

[Jalen Bluntson]

Gravy and HEZI are the last diehard Thibs defenders, don't take them seriously.

My coach keeps winning because that’s all he does and it doesn’t matter who is playing or not playing. Turning bad teams into good teams and mediocre players into stars.

Sad to see y'all so broken

Bro didn't even watch the game but in here yapping. I would have at least expected you to tune in to see Simons show out

[robillionaire]

yeah, mikal is what he is - expecting him to be perfect is unreasonable as hell. there is always going to be those that bring the ridiculousness here(i'm guilty of that - especially in gamethreads) we even have posters who give brunson sht for being human and he is the best knick i've seen in my life (sorry pat and Melo).

as for mikal his defense has been great - he has kept some really talented players in check. it's the offensive side that is frustrating - i agree that some of it, maybe a lot of it is a system issue, but that form change and his fear of contact is a him issue. and the investment magnifies it all. we went all in on him so we need him to be at his best for this window to open.

How bad is it though?

50 FG% and a great slasher off the ball. Automatic from mid-range. All of that is true.

As for the three-point shooting, 35 3P% is still 35%… Tatum shoots 35, too… Doncic 34%, Morant 29%, and if you look at other players with his role, there’s more of the same everywhere: Murphy, McDaniels, Caldwell-Pope, Kuminga, Jrue Holiday, Dyson Daniels hell, even Jimmy Butler - these are all names people will mindlessly bring up when bashing Bridges, and I agree, they’re great players. I’m talking about the percentages though, and this is a case of double standards imo. I’m not frustrated.

It's not terrible but it's a problem. His above the break 3 has tanked this year.


Are you satisfied with this version of mikal for the investment the knicks gave up and the 4/156? And do you believe with the consistency he has given this year we can be contenders?

I don't dislike mikal but unless he steps up/is used correctly our window is closed. And tbh, I worry that he can't be a true 3rd option on a contender. Though I think maybe that with OG they can split time maybe as the 3rd... idk, I just want more from mikal. Og hoops like a wrestler/football player. So I don't think it's fair to expect him to carry an offensive load.

That’s why I was stunned that the shot went in, it’s been a cold spot for him

[3toheadmelo]

Is he coaching now or is Brunson still carrying him from the bench in street clothes?

It's mikalkalina or whatever you call him that somehow randomly remembered how to play basketball now that he got actual offense run through him

That’s what a good coach does. He finds a way to get the best out of whoever is available to play. Is Mikalikina now ok playing 41 minutes? Wasn’t tired anymore? Huh, interesting how that works when you have the green light to shoot more. All of a sudden legs are fresh and you can play 48 minutes no problem.

I stand with my brother HEZI. We will continue to hold mikalikina accountable while Thibs continues to find ways to bring out the best of him.

[NoDopeOnSundays]

It's mikalkalina or whatever you call him that somehow randomly remembered how to play basketball now that he got actual offense run through him

That’s what a good coach does. He finds a way to get the best out of whoever is available to play. Is Mikalikina now ok playing 41 minutes? Wasn’t tired anymore? Huh, interesting how that works when you have the green light to shoot more. All of a sudden legs are fresh and you can play 48 minutes no problem.

I stand with my brother HEZI. We will continue to hold mikalikina accountable while Thibs continues to find ways to bring out the best of him.

HEZI is freeway, you're Jay, that's how close you're standing with him.

[3toheadmelo]

That’s what a good coach does. He finds a way to get the best out of whoever is available to play. Is Mikalikina now ok playing 41 minutes? Wasn’t tired anymore? Huh, interesting how that works when you have the green light to shoot more. All of a sudden legs are fresh and you can play 48 minutes no problem.

I stand with my brother HEZI. We will continue to hold mikalikina accountable while Thibs continues to find ways to bring out the best of him.

HEZI is freeway, you're Jay, that's how close you're standing with him.

Bruh

[TheGreenArrow]

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It’s the beginning of the end for Thibs Folkssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Guano]

Is it starting to look like Mikal and JB not a great fit?

well damn we have an admin drawing lines in the sand?!

is this to boost ad revenue or you trying to distract from thibs being out of his element

[HEZI]

Gravy and HEZI are the last diehard Thibs defenders, don't take them seriously.

My coach keeps winning because that’s all he does and it doesn’t matter who is playing or not playing. Turning bad teams into good teams and mediocre players into stars.

Sad to see y'all so broken

Bro didn't even watch the game but in here yapping. I would have at least expected you to tune in to see Simons show out

Now if I only cared about Simons the way you care about bum coaching philosophies, I might have tuned in

[mpharris36]

Is he coaching now or is Brunson still carrying him from the bench in street clothes?

It's mikalkalina or whatever you call him that somehow randomly remembered how to play basketball now that he got actual offense run through him

That’s what a good coach does. He finds a way to get the best out of whoever is available to play. Is Mikalikina now ok playing 41 minutes? Wasn’t tired anymore? Huh, interesting how that works when you have the green light to shoot more. All of a sudden legs are fresh and you can play 48 minutes no problem.

I know you didn't watch the game but it went into overtime. But I'm not here to go back and forth who didn't watch the game because your clearly trolling

[NoDopeOnSundays]

My coach keeps winning because that’s all he does and it doesn’t matter who is playing or not playing. Turning bad teams into good teams and mediocre players into stars.

Sad to see y'all so broken

Bro didn't even watch the game but in here yapping. I would have at least expected you to tune in to see Simons show out

Now if I only cared about Simons the way you care about bum coaching philosophies, I might have tuned in

Watch on YouTube

[Guano]

How bad is it though?

50 FG% and a great slasher off the ball. Automatic from mid-range. All of that is true.

As for the three-point shooting, 35 3P% is still 35%… Tatum shoots 35, too… Doncic 34%, Morant 29%, and if you look at other players with his role, there’s more of the same everywhere: Murphy, McDaniels, Caldwell-Pope, Kuminga, Jrue Holiday, Dyson Daniels hell, even Jimmy Butler - these are all names people will mindlessly bring up when bashing Bridges, and I agree, they’re great players. I’m talking about the percentages though, and this is a case of double standards imo. I’m not frustrated.

It's not terrible but it's a problem. His above the break 3 has tanked this year.


Are you satisfied with this version of mikal for the investment the knicks gave up and the 4/156? And do you believe with the consistency he has given this year we can be contenders?

I don't dislike mikal but unless he steps up/is used correctly our window is closed. And tbh, I worry that he can't be a true 3rd option on a contender. Though I think maybe that with OG they can split time maybe as the 3rd... idk, I just want more from mikal. Og hoops like a wrestler/football player. So I don't think it's fair to expect him to carry an offensive load.

That’s why I was stunned that the shot went in, it’s been a cold spot for him

i was sick when he pulled up from the top of the 3. when it dropped I wasn't even excited i was more stunned.

[Guano]

How bad is it though?

50 FG% and a great slasher off the ball. Automatic from mid-range. All of that is true.

As for the three-point shooting, 35 3P% is still 35%… Tatum shoots 35, too… Doncic 34%, Morant 29%, and if you look at other players with his role, there’s more of the same everywhere: Murphy, McDaniels, Caldwell-Pope, Kuminga, Jrue Holiday, Dyson Daniels hell, even Jimmy Butler - these are all names people will mindlessly bring up when bashing Bridges, and I agree, they’re great players. I’m talking about the percentages though, and this is a case of double standards imo. I’m not frustrated.

It's not terrible but it's a problem. His above the break 3 has tanked this year.


Are you satisfied with this version of mikal for the investment the knicks gave up and the 4/156? And do you believe with the consistency he has given this year we can be contenders?

I don't dislike mikal but unless he steps up/is used correctly our window is closed. And tbh, I worry that he can't be a true 3rd option on a contender. Though I think maybe that with OG they can split time maybe as the 3rd... idk, I just want more from mikal. Og hoops like a wrestler/football player. So I don't think it's fair to expect him to carry an offensive load.

No and yes. Yes, I firmly believe this team is a contender if upgraded at the center position (that could simply be Mitch back in shape). And no, I’m not really satisfied but would have expected more from Bridges too, but I’m not in here crying, bitching or trading OG on one, Bridges on another and Towns basically every other day. This is a process and I think this team will be twice as good next season if no tweaks are made, and there will be tweaks. So yes, I believe this will be a contending team and that the pieces fit nicely.

i admire your patience and rationality - and hope you're right.

[Gravy]

Coaching matters. Good to know we have one of the best in the game. Road wins especially out west aren’t easy even against a bad team

Could you give some examples of the good coaching you saw in the last game? I know it's easier for me to see a player's successes and failures but i'm truly curious to know what you saw from the coaching that made you want to post this.

Gravy and HEZI are the last diehard Thibs defenders, don't take them seriously.

There are more!

[JayTWill]

Could you give some examples of the good coaching you saw in the last game? I know it's easier for me to see a player's successes and failures but i'm truly curious to know what you saw from the coaching that made you want to post this.

Gravy and HEZI are the last diehard Thibs defenders, don't take them seriously.

There are more!

I'm not even sure you and HEZI aren't the same person

[Polk377]

The Knicks need to figure out a way to get Bridges more involved as a pick and roll ball handler when JB is back. We have offensive weapons that aren't being utilized. It's exhausting watching them run the same pick and roll with Brunson in the same set for 50 straight plays. Mix it up to keep the defense guessing.

Yes. His middy is so automatic it opens a lot.

Bridges is our Rip Hamilton

That is actually a perfect comparison of how Bridges should be used. Rip was always a motion shooter.

[Guano]

Could you give some examples of the good coaching you saw in the last game? I know it's easier for me to see a player's successes and failures but i'm truly curious to know what you saw from the coaching that made you want to post this.

Gravy and HEZI are the last diehard Thibs defenders, don't take them seriously.

There are more!

you can't count on rob. he is only loyal to wins - he would sell his kentucky blueblood if it meant the knicks win. case in point, he is willing to sacrifice kat to defend thibs cause they're winning games right now. he is truly one of the most stoic posters ive seen here - the man has a code and it's not a thibs loyalist - he is a knicks win loyalist.

[TKKnicks1]

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It’s the beginning of the end for Thibs Folkssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I said it earlier I absolutely hope this gets blown out of proportion so the clock starts ticking and Thibs seat starts getting warmer. No better person to start the fire than SAS and his loud mouth. Absolutely love it.

[K_ick_God]

It really makes no sense that he's not calling timeouts when you have to just hit FTs to seal the game. He's letting them do stuff because he's just not paying attention to detail. Second time that we made a huge blunder in-boundsing under the basket instead of calling timeout. In the other game, Atlanta at MSG, we also had to get lucky to win it.

It just seems like negligence. Why not use a TO? The halfcourt inbounds is easy.

[3toheadmelo]

Gravy and HEZI are the last diehard Thibs defenders, don't take them seriously.

There are more!

you can't count on rob. he is only loyal to wins - he would sell his kentucky blueblood if it meant the knicks win. case in point, he is willing to sacrifice kat to defend thibs cause they're winning games right now. he is truly one of the most stoic posters ive seen here - the man has a code and it's not a thibs loyalist - he is a knicks win loyalist.

[TKKnicks1]

It really makes no sense that he's not calling timeouts when you have to just hit FTs to seal the game. He's letting them do stuff because he's just not paying attention to detail. Second time that we made a huge blunder in-boundsing under the basket instead of calling timeout. In the other game, Atlanta at MSG, we also had to get lucky to win it.

It just seems like negligence. Why not use a TO? The halfcourt inbounds is easy.

He did use a TO! 40 seconds left in the game up by 2 which nearly cost us the game because we couldn't challenge the Mitch foul. And then he refused to use a TO the rest of the way. You can tell Thibby misses Johnnie.