Draft Thread: Knicks got #3 - Combine and Beyond

Chanel Bomber · Post #661 » by **Chanel Bomber** » Thu May 16, 2019 10:45 pm

Can you believe this is the highest pick we have had since 1985?

20 years of incompetence and we never picked higher than 4th. Unbelievable.

taj2133 · Post #662 » by **taj2133** » Thu May 16, 2019 10:47 pm

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Clyde_Style · Post #663 » by **Clyde_Style** » Thu May 16, 2019 10:50 pm

2010 wrote:
Clyde_Style wrote:Just read in the NY Post that:

Barrett is “the first high-major player to average 22 points, seven rebounds and four assists — and he did it as an 18-year-old freshman who re-classified into the 2018 recruiting class.”

and his college numbers are very, very similar to Wade's in college (when he was 2-3 years older).

RJ is 18 years old. Seems like he has room to improve too.

Also, I looked at some video. His stroke doesn't look broken.

The problem with his shot is he's very mechanical with his stoke and he shoots it out in front of his face, from a low position. He will need room to get off clean looks and it's not the quickest release.

That is correctable, but if he's a threat to penetrate defenders will need to give him some space

Post #664 » by **Clyde Frazier** » Thu May 16, 2019 10:50 pm

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He might be around at 55

taj2133 · Post #665 » by **taj2133** » Thu May 16, 2019 10:51 pm

OT :somebody make a seprate topic of this allan houston 1999 miami heat shot anniversary today i can't make the topic thread on this one

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Clyde_Style · Post #666 » by **Clyde_Style** » Thu May 16, 2019 10:57 pm

Tron Carter wrote:
Clyde_Style wrote:Just read in the NY Post that:

Barrett is “the first high-major player to average 22 points, seven rebounds and four assists — and he did it as an 18-year-old freshman who re-classified into the 2018 recruiting class.”

and his college numbers are very, very similar to Wade's in college (when he was 2-3 years older).

RJ is 18 years old. Seems like he has room to improve too.

Also, I looked at some video. His stroke doesn't look broken.

definitely not broken just a little flat. more fixable then ja’s double elbow flare imo.

We've seen how much the mental game dictates shooting. Frank, and even Baker, have good strokes, but they choked on their shots a lot. If Barrett has a killer mindset, then I'm not sure it would be an issue.

Post #667 » by **DOT** » Thu May 16, 2019 10:59 pm

GONYK wrote:
Clyde Frazier wrote:

Well ****.

Clark is good, but he's not a SF.

He's masquerading right now.

Also, it's very easy to cheat the vert test

I think it's more important to look at if athleticism translates to the court than in empty space. Clarke is super athletic either way, just saying I don't put too much stock in the vert test

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Besart19 · Post #668 » by **Besart19** » Thu May 16, 2019 11:00 pm

Clyde_Style wrote:
Tron Carter wrote:
Clyde_Style wrote:Just read in the NY Post that:

Barrett is “the first high-major player to average 22 points, seven rebounds and four assists — and he did it as an 18-year-old freshman who re-classified into the 2018 recruiting class.”

and his college numbers are very, very similar to Wade's in college (when he was 2-3 years older).

RJ is 18 years old. Seems like he has room to improve too.

Also, I looked at some video. His stroke doesn't look broken.

definitely not broken just a little flat. more fixable then ja’s double elbow flare imo.

We've seen how much the mental game dictates shooting. Frank, and even Baker, have good strokes, but they choked on their shots a lot. If Barrett has a killer mindset, then I'm not sure it would be an issue.

Same as Kahwi who shoots like a robot. Even Kobe had a bit of flat release

2010 · Post #669 » by **2010** » Thu May 16, 2019 11:02 pm

Chanel Bomber wrote:Can you believe this is the highest pick we have had since 1985?

20 years of incompetence and we never picked higher than 4th. Unbelievable.

Most of that time we never actually were in possession of our own pick :lol:

taj2133 · Post #670 » by **taj2133** » Thu May 16, 2019 11:08 pm

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Clyde_Style · Post #671 » by **Clyde_Style** » Thu May 16, 2019 11:08 pm

2010 wrote:
Chanel Bomber wrote:Can you believe this is the highest pick we have had since 1985?

20 years of incompetence and we never picked higher than 4th. Unbelievable.

Most of that time we never actually were in possession of our own pick

Come on man! We got Jalen Rose in exchange for a first round pick. So worth it!

And I don't what to hear anyone talking mad chit about acquiring Steve Francis. Man was a legend!

taj2133 · Post #672 » by **taj2133** » Thu May 16, 2019 11:26 pm

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taj2133 · Post #673 » by **taj2133** » Thu May 16, 2019 11:29 pm

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robillionaire · Post #674 » by **robillionaire** » Thu May 16, 2019 11:31 pm

Clarke might wind up being a really good player, I don’t think I’d take him 3rd just because of his age but he could possibly help make an immediate impact for some team

koogiking · Post #675 » by **koogiking** » Thu May 16, 2019 11:36 pm

Clyde Frazier wrote:

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He might be around at 55

Nice. My Sister used to watch him when he was in daycare and he's friends with my nephew. She sad he was a very good kid and very respectful. Would be cool to have him on the Knicks

Post #676 » by **HerSports85** » Thu May 16, 2019 11:38 pm

Clyde_Style wrote:Just read in the NY Post that:

Barrett is “the first high-major player to average 22 points, seven rebounds and four assists — and he did it as an 18-year-old freshman who re-classified into the 2018 recruiting class.”

and his college numbers are very, very similar to Wade's in college (when he was 2-3 years older).

RJ is 18 years old. Seems like he has room to improve too.

Also, I looked at some video. His stroke doesn't look broken.

I read that his trainer and Nash had him change his jump shot last summer. RJ said that he’s shooting everyday and it feels good but the confidence not all the way there. This is why I can see him improving. Give him this summer and his rookie year and he should be decent

offense · Post #677 » by **offense** » Thu May 16, 2019 11:41 pm

Get RJ, watch them draft some other guy somehow which would be bs.

Post #678 » by **GONYK** » Thu May 16, 2019 11:47 pm

I think Barret only interviewed with Memphis and Knicks then went home

Sprewell4Three · Post #679 » by **Sprewell4Three** » Thu May 16, 2019 11:50 pm

I'm coming around to RJ Barrett. If Steve Nash is his shooting coach, then we should expect RJ to improve his shooting.

Juco24 · Post #680 » by **Juco24** » Thu May 16, 2019 11:54 pm

HerSports85 wrote:
Clyde_Style wrote:Just read in the NY Post that:

Barrett is “the first high-major player to average 22 points, seven rebounds and four assists — and he did it as an 18-year-old freshman who re-classified into the 2018 recruiting class.”

and his college numbers are very, very similar to Wade's in college (when he was 2-3 years older).

RJ is 18 years old. Seems like he has room to improve too.

Also, I looked at some video. His stroke doesn't look broken.

I read that his trainer and Nash had him change his jump shot last summer. RJ said that he’s shooting everyday and it feels good but the confidence not all the way there. This is why I can see him improving. Give him this summer and his rookie year and he should be decent

and he already has an NBA body. I can't stand Duke but I watched them enough to tell you he's going to be good.

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