moocow007 wrote:sol537 wrote:moocow007 wrote:"Best record in a month since 1994"
Just in case it hasn't been mentioned, the Knicks went to the NBA Finals in 1994.
As far as what next? Still look to make a trade to get another impact talent. Now is the best time cause the Knicks won't come off as desperate for another player. But absolutely, absolutely, they need more talent. A potent shot creator off the bench (primary scorer, secondary facilitator). Someone that can carry the scoring load without needing Brunson and Randle to be always on the floor and always productive and always healthy.
But this new player has to "fit" the culture... has to play defense... has to have a good 3pt shot... and can't take the ball out of Brunson's hands too much while also not upsetting the delicate balance / rotation Thibs has created... It's a tall ask.
Caruso is my #1 choice. I'm a nut for hard-nosed versatile defense. I would try to get him without using Grimes or Fournier so that we could roll Fournier over to next year.
Brogdon is my #2 choice.
I either scenario, I would keep Grimes at all costs. I don't want Murray because his defense isn't what we need and he may disrupt what we have going here... Same goes for Sexton, Clarkson, etc. I'm sure the front office agrees.
I think if this team was dysfunctional and lacked leadership (bench and in uniform) then yes absolutely, you need to be a lot more careful of who you add. But this team is bigger than anyone that they are going to bring in so I don't think there will be too much of a issue with many of the guys being mentioned and they need to focus more on talent and what that player does best to what they need most. They need a shot creator most. Not a shooter. They have goes that can shoot a spot up or corner 3. They just don't have anyone that can draw the defenders away from those spot up shooters so that when they do take a shot it's a higher percentage shot. Shooting 3's doesn't happen in a vacuum. It's not just about only looking for professional 3 point shooters. it's about open shots and higher percentage shots. Same with defense. The Knicks have plenty of defensive players now. So a elite shot creator that can create his own shot, that can draw defenses and then either score or dish is what they need most. There is a reason that Thibs is riding Brunson and Randle so much. It's not cause he's sadistic. It's because he knows he doesn't have a great offensive system and needs to rely on top tier shot creators to provide that offense. Without anyone off the bench that can do that consistently when push comes to shove, THAT is THE reason why he's playing them so much. Think about it. It's certainly not for their defense right? So the need for that 3rd dominant offensive player (an absolute proven shot creator) is their biggest need for so many different reasons that folks may not be seeing. So who are the top available shot creators and secondary facilitators out there on the market? Those are the guys they need to focus on. They don't need another Bruce Brown.
Agreed... but who? Sounds like you're advocating for Murray...
I'd rather the lower cost, lower risk Caruso or Brogdon... Much easier to slot into what we're already doing...
