PG: We survived 4-1

thebuzzardman · Post #361 » by **thebuzzardman** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:00 am

Deeeez Knicks wrote:

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Mitch busts a lot of shoes for guy with tiny hoof like feet. I guess they just poke/tear through the sides more easily.

Oscirus · Post #362 » by **Oscirus** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:17 am

As much as I love to **** talk the ball brothers, he did shut down our best player who happens to be a pf. He pretty much exceeded expectations

Post #363 » by **K_ick_God** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:24 am

Monk1718 wrote:Al Capone and MJ are both from NY.

lol

But Rose is from Chicago.

Post #364 » by **K_ick_God** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:27 am

When NN is healthy give him most of Randle's minutes.

Post #365 » by **K_ick_God** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:29 am

RJ should be converting most of you by now. He's a grinder who shows up. The other guy is a fumbler who disappears.

thebuzzardman · Post #366 » by **thebuzzardman** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:31 am

Tron Carter wrote:
snadler wrote:Never wanted Lonzo in the first place, and tonight just emphasized why I’m happy the Knicks weren’t interested

watching him pass out of wide open layups was hysterical. have fun Chicago

They should have stuck with the annoying Caruso as the PG and used the Lonzo money for SG off the bench.

Oscirus · Post #367 » by **Oscirus** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:35 am

thebuzzardman wrote:
Tron Carter wrote:
snadler wrote:Never wanted Lonzo in the first place, and tonight just emphasized why I’m happy the Knicks weren’t interested

watching him pass out of wide open layups was hysterical. have fun Chicago

They should have stuck with the annoying Caruso as the PG and used the Lonzo money for SG off the bench.

If lonzos that one guy that can guard 1-4 and he can hit open 3s, hes more than worth it in that starting lineup esp with their offense

thebuzzardman · Post #368 » by **thebuzzardman** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:36 am

Are We Ther Yet wrote:I'm just glad to root for wins and get them. Haven't been able to focus on the games with the passing of my girlfriend almost 3 weeks ago. Tonight I saw some slop at the end bt they were clearly the better team. 4-1 and looking like a solid playoff contender so far. Plenty of games to play and fix any issues. On to the next one.

Sorry to hear about this. PM if you need to chat or anything.

thebuzzardman · Post #369 » by **thebuzzardman** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:40 am

Oscirus wrote:
thebuzzardman wrote:
Tron Carter wrote:
watching him pass out of wide open layups was hysterical. have fun Chicago

They should have stuck with the annoying Caruso as the PG and used the Lonzo money for SG off the bench.

If lonzos that one guy that can guard 1-4 and he can hit open 3s, hes more than worth it in that starting lineup esp with their offense

Caruso is the better all around offensive player and isn't a bad defender either. But Bulls can afford Lonzo in the starting lineup, since LaVine and DeRozan are creative scorers who get the defense moving and Vuvacic is threat from C with shooting and passing.

It's a better starting lineup for them by far than last year, but the combination of Ball and Williams - while he's still rounding into shape, reminds me a little of the Knicks last year in that Elf wasn't a threat on offense (Ball is way better) and Bullocks was more limited or RJ was still somewhat raw.

If Ball was a threat to drive and score in the halfcourt - and he may become one - then the Bulls are very dangerous.

DaGawd · Post #370 » by **DaGawd** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:50 am

KnicksGod wrote:RJ should be converting most of you by now. He's a grinder who shows up. The other guy is a fumbler who disappears.

Cut it out. There have been plenty of games I forget RJ is even on the floor.. no one on this team is perfect

Adelheid · Post #371 » by **Adelheid** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 10:06 am

To be fair, Ju did alot except score well in this game

defended well
16 rebs
9 assist
very few attempts, to compensate that he isnt in the zone

considering that the NBA is not in the bubble and the team is playing in front of huge crowds again, you can just imagine Randle's crowd anxiety at its max lvls so this season would be rough and will be a lesson for him to get used to playing in fhese conditions

HopelessKnick · Post #372 » by **HopelessKnick** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 10:11 am

DaGawd wrote:If RJs defense is legit then he really is the second coming of Jimmy Butler

I don't see RJs ceiling as that high....both Butler and especially Kawhi are much better physically. I see RJ more as someone that will make a couple all-star teams in his prime and be a solid/good player, like a very strong 3rd option on a title contending team. I don't see him as like an 8 time all-star and first or second option on a strong team. He just lacks the quickness, explosiveness etc.

That being said I absolutely love the kid and hope he stays a knic for many more years to come but I don't have superstar expectations for him.

Montmorencie · Post #373 » by **Montmorencie** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 10:56 am

Even though they didn't have it or at least didn't use it at the very beginning of their careers, you must understand one thing. Kawhi has one of the greatest mid range games ever. I mean all time.

Jimmy has relentless attack on the rim. Quick first step, great footwork and strong body. Come playoff time he is a top 10 player in the league.

People need to come down to Earth with the comparisons.

Synciere · Post #374 » by **Synciere** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 11:27 am

Moral defeat.

thebuzzardman · Post #375 » by **thebuzzardman** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 11:37 am

Where is the path to upgrade the Knicks?

Which position should it happen at or which player?

Let's assume the Knicks are a middle of the pack playoff team right now. Might be a little generous, but just go with that.

Which position/piece/player takes them to the next level.

For instance, I'm a fan of SGA. Find myself hoping that OKC decides to move on from his money after all. Probably not. But other than age, his he THAT much of an upgrade over Rose/Kemba? I mean, next level upgrade?

I know the Knicks have to solve PG long term
RJ is the homegrown draft pick, but he's not a star, not now, maybe never.
Fournier is good, but not dominant.
Mitch is very good defensively but a role player offensively.
There's even an argument for moving Randle for the right guys.

SGA? KAT? Booker? Ignoring that these players are under contract.
I'll pass on Beal.
Dame is a great player but he's 31, gets paid a ton, will cost even more.

I'm going to assume the upgrade happens at the wing and sends Fournier or RJ to 6th man status.

Zenzibar · Post #376 » by **Zenzibar** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 11:38 am

Are We Ther Yet wrote:I'm just glad to root for wins and get them. Haven't been able to focus on the games with the passing of my girlfriend almost 3 weeks ago. Tonight I saw some slop at the end bt they were clearly the better team. 4-1 and looking like a solid playoff contender so far. Plenty of games to play and fix any issues. On to the next one.

You have the Knicks community behind you Bro.

god shammgod · Post #377 » by **god shammgod** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 11:52 am

good win. but randle doesn't have it in him to be a 1st option at the end of games. we've seen it a bunch of times. some of you don't want to but we're gonna have to make a trade eventually.

Post #378 » by **HerSports85** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 12:06 pm

I'd easily put IQ in a trade, sadly, I think we keep him because of Obi.

DaGawd · Post #379 » by **DaGawd** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 12:09 pm

thebuzzardman wrote:Where is the path to upgrade the Knicks?

Which position should it happen at or which player?

Let's assume the Knicks are a middle of the pack playoff team right now. Might be a little generous, but just go with that.

Which position/piece/player takes them to the next level.

For instance, I'm a fan of SGA. Find myself hoping that OKC decides to move on from his money after all. Probably not. But other than age, his he THAT much of an upgrade over Rose/Kemba? I mean, next level upgrade?

I know the Knicks have to solve PG long term
RJ is the homegrown draft pick, but he's not a star, not now, maybe never.
Fournier is good, but not dominant.
Mitch is very good defensively but a role player offensively.
There's even an argument for moving Randle for the right guys.

SGA? KAT? Booker? Ignoring that these players are under contract.
I'll pass on Beal.
Dame is a great player but he's 31, gets paid a ton, will cost even more.

I'm going to assume the upgrade happens at the wing and sends Fournier or RJ to 6th man status.

SGA would have to force his way here because there would be plenty of suitors.. but he’s definitely someone I’m willing to trade almost anything for

thebuzzardman · Post #380 » by **thebuzzardman** » Fri Oct 29, 2021 12:17 pm

DaGawd wrote:
thebuzzardman wrote:Where is the path to upgrade the Knicks?

Which position should it happen at or which player?

Let's assume the Knicks are a middle of the pack playoff team right now. Might be a little generous, but just go with that.

Which position/piece/player takes them to the next level.

For instance, I'm a fan of SGA. Find myself hoping that OKC decides to move on from his money after all. Probably not. But other than age, his he THAT much of an upgrade over Rose/Kemba? I mean, next level upgrade?

I know the Knicks have to solve PG long term
RJ is the homegrown draft pick, but he's not a star, not now, maybe never.
Fournier is good, but not dominant.
Mitch is very good defensively but a role player offensively.
There's even an argument for moving Randle for the right guys.

SGA? KAT? Booker? Ignoring that these players are under contract.
I'll pass on Beal.
Dame is a great player but he's 31, gets paid a ton, will cost even more.

I'm going to assume the upgrade happens at the wing and sends Fournier or RJ to 6th man status.

SGA would have to force his way here because there would be plenty of suitors.. but he’s definitely someone I’m willing to trade almost anything for

Me too. But, does he make the Knicks championship contenders?