Knicks Summer-league Thread July 12-22 at UNLV

[DOT]

OT but it's crazy that Bronny isn't playing today

They had a previous appointment to get their nails done

To be honest, the kids get their nails done now, that's their thing and as long as they're happy and safe i don't care.

Some dudes are just so insecure in their own masculinity lol

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[Clyde_Style]

OT but it's crazy that Bronny isn't playing today

They had a previous appointment to get their nails done

To be honest, the kids get their nails done now, that's their thing and as long as they're happy and safe i don't care. That being said:

I hope this kid is alright. I don't like any of this. I think he shoulda stayed in school to just chill and work on his game.

The rush to bring a 19 year old who clearly isn't ready to play at the pro level into the league is crazy.

If there is anyone to blame it is his father. It's a vanity act that benefits Lebron, but maybe not his son. His father has all the money in the world so the young man does not need the NBA contract to be set for life.

Lebron may delude himself into thinking he'll mentor his kid into having a solid career. It is just as likely to mess the kid's head up as not. If he wants to spend time with his kid, spend time with your kid then. There's other ways to do it, especially since you're retiring soon.

[Clyde_Style]

Lithuania loses and Rokas with his best game of the Olympic qualifiers lead the squad with 16 points 3 rebounds 3 assists. Lets see if his word is bond and he ends up coming to summer league cuz they're not going to the Olympics.

I'd like him to play in SL so we can see where he's at and put it to rest either way.

I think he played 2 years ago and hit a couple shots but they didn’t play him a ton or let him touch the ball.

This is it then. He'll be up against Kotex who is going to bring it.

[F N 11]

Most lit summer league in a while.

[HarthorneWingo]

Here’s a pretty good breakdown of Hukporti’s skills. I’d like to see him do 3 things in SL.

1. Play defense
2. Rebound
3. Set good screens

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Not really much new information, nothing official, but a few more names.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/knicks-set-to-announce-2024-vegas-summer-league-roster/ar-BB1pymdN?ocid=msedgntp&pc=ACTS&cvid=402d7b5a3a0b4eeeb5950cb424951c12&ei=11

Guards: Tyler Kolek, Alex O’Connell, Samkelo Cele, Duane Washington, DaQuan Jeffries, Rokas Jakubaitis

Wings: Pacome Dadiet, Kevin McCullar Jr., Justin Lewis, Jacob Toppin

Bigs: Ariel Hukporti

Rokas is in italics in the article as he was "strongly considering it"

I am curious about Justin Lewis. He spent 2 years with the Bulls and they released him, so maybe I'm more hopeful than I should be.

I'm also curious how 18 year old Dadiet will look playing with a bunch of 22-25 year olds.

and, ofcourse, Kolek, McCullar & Hukporti. We haven't had rookies in 2 years, so I can't help it. I'm excited.

[Clyde_Style]

If I was a billionaire I'd land my helicopter at Ariel Hukporti

[NYKinMIA]

Here’s a pretty good breakdown of Hukporti’s skills. I’d like to see him do 3 things in SL.

1. Play defense
2. Rebound
3. Set good screens

Watch on YouTube

I don't know why some of these YT'ers think we give a shyt what they look like.

I much prefer the guys that stay behind the screen and show good highlights.
if I scroll forward real quick and see no highlights coming, I tune out.

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10th/11th man battle is on.

[NoDopeOnSundays]

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10th/11th man battle is on.

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[thebuzzardman]

The final reveal of how much Jockitchbitus sucks.

[moocow007]

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Cele's nickname is "I am buckets".

[BKlutch]

The final reveal of how much Jockitchbitus sucks.

Remember we all wanted that guard Luca?

[MrDollarBills]

Is this kid any good?

[Capn'O]

This might serve as a showcase for Rokas so we can move his rights. Especially with no Olympics for him.

Is there even a contract we can offer him?

[jvsimonetti0514]

This might serve as a showcase for Rokas so we can move his rights. Especially with no Olympics for him.

Is there even a contract we can offer him?

Should be able to offer him a second round exception contract similar to what Kolek got.

[BKlutch]

This might serve as a showcase for Rokas so we can move his rights. Especially with no Olympics for him.

Is there even a contract we can offer him?

Should be able to offer him a second round exception contract similar to what Kolek got.

Either that or we'll say he's the second coming of Alonzo Trier.

[stuporman]

Now that he's signed it's gonna be a hawktuahparty in summer league!!!

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Is this kid any good?

Cele? or Jokas?

on Cele, I don't think anyone knows. He didn't get much attention in the 2023 draft, didn't make any mocks as far as I can tell, but improved his game in the African (BAL) league. Seems to be an OK 3 pt shooter, tough defender. Bit heavy-set but I think there's a chance.

https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Samkelo-Cele/Summary/148566

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/cape-town-tigers-samkelo-cele-recalls-surreal-call-from-knicks-for-nba-summer-league/ar-BB1pBfR9?ocid=BingNewsSerp

I'd rather look at guys like this than some of the developmental league players we had at the end of our bench last year.

on Jokas, some people here seem to think he doesn't have what it takes for the NBA, but I'm glad he's playing summer-league anyway. I'm curious to see him.