Julius Randle eat crow thread

[KnicksGadfly]

Well, I'll meet you guys here next year for the annual Randle eat crow thread? We should make this a reunion or something. Take yearbook pictures, get some special Forum badges.

"I'm a proud member of the class of 2022, 23, 24, 25!"
"Yea, shyt, I loved serving crow after Julius effed up again in 2023...that was my favorite one. 2021 was close, but 2023...hot damn!"
"Nah man, my favorite was when he stopped playing defense in 2025 in the playoffs, and then in the 2026, he made the all-star team, effin crow never felt so fun to prepare."
"Yo, why is PETA boycotting Realgm Knicks forum?"

[Clyde_Style]

"Yo, why is PETA boycotting Realgm Knicks forum?"

because Green Arrow said Brunson was the greatest Knick PG over our spirit animal Clyde

[moocow007]

"Yo, why is PETA boycotting Realgm Knicks forum?"

because Green Arrow said Brunson was the greatest Knick PG over our spirit animal Clyde

I just had an image of Clyde in that animated sig doing the same dance Brunson is doing.

[Stannis]

https://youtube.com/shorts/Cco-pPkaAb4?si=fNVu7NuDTP_KkuJ2

Don't know how to post shorts on this oldschool board but this man is exactly right!

Bad Porn 2.0

[Stannis]

We have a lot riding on Randle. Really rolling the dice. He will be the x factor in the playoffs. And I don't think he can handle that kind of pressure.

I'm confident in Brunson tearing apart the other team's defense. Making it to the rim. Leading the offense. And still hustling and drawing charges. We know what OG can do defensively. I think he can contribute points as well with the other team focusing on Brunson and Randle. But Randle... what is he going to do when he gets frustrated from the tight D & double-teams? Does he make it up anywhere else? He's not a difficult player to scout....

We really are going to go in the playoffs living and dying on whether Randle can be efficient or not.

At least with Melo, we just realized we took the Amar'e + Melo era to the peak and it was destined to fail. It was a poor partnership. Amar'e was always unhealthy. Melo lacked leadership. We built a team of vets around him so he can focus on buckets. And we got spanked by the Pacers.

I don't think he will ever get to this point with Randle. He will get moody and frustrated once he faces that playoff defense and not the regular season treadmill.

We kind of shot ourselves in the foot here building around him. I don't think he will be willingly to go back to a 28-30 MPG kind of guy with less pressure. He wants to get the 25-30 PPG.

[moocow007]

We have a lot riding on Randle. Really rolling the dice. He will be the x factor in the playoffs. And I don't think he can handle that kind of pressure.

We really are going to go in the playoffs living and dying on whether Randle can be efficient or not.

At least with Melo, we just realized we took the Amar'e + Melo era to the peak and it was destined to fail. It was a poor partnership. Amar'e was always unhealthy. Melo lacked leadership. We built a team of vets around him so he can focus on buckets. And we got spanked by the Pacers.

I don't think he will ever get to this point with Randle. He will get moody and frustrated once he faces that playoff defense and not the regular season treadmill.

We kind of shot ourselves in the foot here building around him. I don't think he will be willingly to go back to a 28-30 MPG kind of guy with less pressure.

This is another reason why the Knicks really could use a 3rd true scoring option. Randle's impact come playoff time is going to be on the offensive end. To hedge the possibility that he may again have problems performing adding a 3rd proven option (not a role playing option) may not be a bad idea. Not only does it protect against Randle, it may actually put less pressure on Randle.

[HopelessKnick]

We have a lot riding on Randle. Really rolling the dice. He will be the x factor in the playoffs. And I don't think he can handle that kind of pressure.

We really are going to go in the playoffs living and dying on whether Randle can be efficient or not.

At least with Melo, we just realized we took the Amar'e + Melo era to the peak and it was destined to fail. It was a poor partnership. Amar'e was always unhealthy. Melo lacked leadership. We built a team of vets around him so he can focus on buckets. And we got spanked by the Pacers.

I don't think he will ever get to this point with Randle. He will get moody and frustrated once he faces that playoff defense and not the regular season treadmill.

We kind of shot ourselves in the foot here building around him. I don't think he will be willingly to go back to a 28-30 MPG kind of guy with less pressure.

This is another reason why the Knicks really could use a 3rd true scoring option. Randle's impact come playoff time is going to be on the offensive end. To hedge the possibility that he may again have problems performing adding a 3rd proven option (not a role playing option) may not be a bad idea. Not only does it protect against Randle, it may actually put less pressure on Randle.

I don't even think anyone would debate that. We need someone capable of getting 18 points consistently on good shooting....Brogdon would be the minimum really.

[Clyde_Style]

We have a lot riding on Randle. Really rolling the dice. He will be the x factor in the playoffs. And I don't think he can handle that kind of pressure.

We really are going to go in the playoffs living and dying on whether Randle can be efficient or not.

At least with Melo, we just realized we took the Amar'e + Melo era to the peak and it was destined to fail. It was a poor partnership. Amar'e was always unhealthy. Melo lacked leadership. We built a team of vets around him so he can focus on buckets. And we got spanked by the Pacers.

I don't think he will ever get to this point with Randle. He will get moody and frustrated once he faces that playoff defense and not the regular season treadmill.

We kind of shot ourselves in the foot here building around him. I don't think he will be willingly to go back to a 28-30 MPG kind of guy with less pressure.

This is another reason why the Knicks really could use a 3rd true scoring option. Randle's impact come playoff time is going to be on the offensive end. To hedge the possibility that he may again have problems performing adding a 3rd proven option (not a role playing option) may not be a bad idea. Not only does it protect against Randle, it may actually put less pressure on Randle.

Tonight's game shows you the benefit of Randle being our third option.

OG + Brunson can bring 50 points a night.

Randle adding 20 as a third option instead of going for 30 as a primary option is a more balanced attack that limits forced looks by Randle and keeps the ball moving for everyone.

[Stannis]

I don't even think anyone would debate that. We need someone capable of getting 18 points consistently on good shooting....Brogdon would be the minimum really.

Another scoring guard? If we are trying to put less pressure on Randle, shouldn't we try to get a scoring forward off the bench?

Maybe somebody like Hayward signs after a buyout. But he might be looking for start minutes.

[HopelessKnick]

I don't even think anyone would debate that. We need someone capable of getting 18 points consistently on good shooting....Brogdon would be the minimum really.

Another scoring guard? If we are trying to put less pressure on Randle, shouldn't we try to get a scoring forward off the bench?

Maybe somebody like Hayward signs after a buyout. But he might be looking for start minutes.

It is not so much about the position but about playmaking ability. We have seen stretches when the offense completely stalls when Brunson is out of the game. If there is a playmaking forward available that would be fine also....however playmaking guards seem to be much more available...

[robillionaire]

If Donte could actually keep playing like this we probably wouldn’t even need any more help. I just feel like he’s been on an insane hot streak and it just can’t be sustainable forever, can it? Donte to me is a real X factor on this team, if his 3 is falling we will be hard to beat but if he goes 1-7 we are in trouble. I still think I’d make Donte more of a 6th man and look for a borderline all star type at starting SG, preferably another good defensive player. Not sure if such a player is available right now though. Randle and Donte have pretty good cohesion. We might be better off keeping starters as-is and trying to bring in the microwave scoring bench piece

[HopelessKnick]

If Donte could actually keep playing like this we probably wouldn’t even need any more help. I just feel like he’s been on an insane hot streak and it just can’t be sustainable forever, can it? Donte to me is a real X factor on this team, if his 3 is falling we will be hard to beat but if he goes 1-7 we are in trouble. I still think I’d make Donte more of a 6th man and look for a borderline all star type at starting SG, preferably another good defensive player. Not sure if such a player is available right now though. Randle and Donte have pretty good cohesion. We might be better off keeping starters as-is and trying to bring in the microwave scoring bench piece

It's a fine balance. You have Brunson and Randle handling the ball a lot. If you bring in another all-star guard he would ideally not demand the ball as much or otherwise we may destroy the current balance. Or alternatively the idea would be to take the ball out of Randle's hands? That may interfere with his currently great motivation.....I think for this season we bring in a Brogdon type scorer and playmaker off the bench and see where we end up in the postseason. I would be willing to go for the kill at the deadline as well (can't waste any great opportunities like this) but it would have to be the ideal fit (like Bridges for example). In all likelihood we getting that Brogdon type and go for that start trade in the summer.

I have yet to see any real contending team able to accomodate 3 players handling the ball. In cases where super teams won a title one player always took a step back (Bosh in Miami).

[robillionaire]

If Donte could actually keep playing like this we probably wouldn’t even need any more help. I just feel like he’s been on an insane hot streak and it just can’t be sustainable forever, can it? Donte to me is a real X factor on this team, if his 3 is falling we will be hard to beat but if he goes 1-7 we are in trouble. I still think I’d make Donte more of a 6th man and look for a borderline all star type at starting SG, preferably another good defensive player. Not sure if such a player is available right now though. Randle and Donte have pretty good cohesion. We might be better off keeping starters as-is and trying to bring in the microwave scoring bench piece

It's a fine balance. You have Brunson and Randle handling the ball a lot. If you bring in another all-star guard he would ideally not demand the ball as much or otherwise we may destroy the current balance. Or alternatively the idea would be to take the ball out of Randle's hands? That may interfere with his currently great motivation.....I think for this season we bring in a Brogdon type scorer and playmaker off the bench and see where we end up in the postseason. I would be willing to go for the kill at the deadline as well (can't waste any great opportunities like this) but it would have to be the ideal fit (like Bridges for example). In all likelihood we getting that Brogdon type and go for that start trade in the summer.

I have yet to see any real contending team able to accomodate 3 players handling the ball. In cases where super teams won a title one player always took a step back (Bosh in Miami).

I kinda agree which is why as you say maybe we should be targeting a “super 6th man” type that could come off the bench and get you 20 if the starters are off. Clarkson is a guy I think who would be good for that but maybe not realistic. I haven’t been watching a lot of Brogdon but as he was the 6th man of the year last year we know he can handle the role

[Jeff Van Gully]

If Donte could actually keep playing like this we probably wouldn’t even need any more help. I just feel like he’s been on an insane hot streak and it just can’t be sustainable forever, can it? Donte to me is a real X factor on this team, if his 3 is falling we will be hard to beat but if he goes 1-7 we are in trouble. I still think I’d make Donte more of a 6th man and look for a borderline all star type at starting SG, preferably another good defensive player. Not sure if such a player is available right now though. Randle and Donte have pretty good cohesion. We might be better off keeping starters as-is and trying to bring in the microwave scoring bench piece

It's a fine balance. You have Brunson and Randle handling the ball a lot. If you bring in another all-star guard he would ideally not demand the ball as much or otherwise we may destroy the current balance. Or alternatively the idea would be to take the ball out of Randle's hands? That may interfere with his currently great motivation.....I think for this season we bring in a Brogdon type scorer and playmaker off the bench and see where we end up in the postseason. I would be willing to go for the kill at the deadline as well (can't waste any great opportunities like this) but it would have to be the ideal fit (like Bridges for example). In all likelihood we getting that Brogdon type and go for that start trade in the summer.

I have yet to see any real contending team able to accomodate 3 players handling the ball. In cases where super teams won a title one player always took a step back (Bosh in Miami).

I kinda agree which is why as you say maybe we should be targeting a “super 6th man” type that could come off the bench and get you 20 if the starters are off. Clarkson is a guy I think who would be good for that but maybe not realistic. I haven’t been watching a lot of Brogdon but as he was the 6th man of the year last year we know he can handle the role

Yeah. Not saying Ragu couldn’t go back to being a super sub, but he executes this assignment perfectly. Doesn’t need the ball and has been an amazing release valve. Fearless, no conscience strap. It’s a tough balance, but he’s been perfect at it. He’s finally found his place in the league.

[8516knicks]

We have a lot riding on Randle. Really rolling the dice. He will be the x factor in the playoffs. And I don't think he can handle that kind of pressure.

We really are going to go in the playoffs living and dying on whether Randle can be efficient or not.

At least with Melo, we just realized we took the Amar'e + Melo era to the peak and it was destined to fail. It was a poor partnership. Amar'e was always unhealthy. Melo lacked leadership. We built a team of vets around him so he can focus on buckets. And we got spanked by the Pacers.

I don't think he will ever get to this point with Randle. He will get moody and frustrated once he faces that playoff defense and not the regular season treadmill.

We kind of shot ourselves in the foot here building around him. I don't think he will be willingly to go back to a 28-30 MPG kind of guy with less pressure.

This is another reason why the Knicks really could use a 3rd true scoring option. Randle's impact come playoff time is going to be on the offensive end. To hedge the possibility that he may again have problems performing adding a 3rd proven option (not a role playing option) may not be a bad idea. Not only does it protect against Randle, it may actually put less pressure on Randle.

Tonight's game shows you the benefit of Randle being our third option.

OG + Brunson can bring 50 points a night.

Randle adding 20 as a third option instead of going for 30 as a primary option is a more balanced attack that limits forced looks by Randle and keeps the ball moving for everyone.

Randle also had good PG comments about it being a good win but it's really all about April for him! He could be excited seeing what is being built and being swayed away from iso/Wandle to super Randle?

To make it a bit clearer FOR RANDLE HIMSELF he says April is what it's all about - seems he's a good soldier! (any lapses might just be unavoidable parts of his nature he can't control.)

[8516knicks]

We have a lot riding on Randle. Really rolling the dice. He will be the x factor in the playoffs. And I don't think he can handle that kind of pressure.

We really are going to go in the playoffs living and dying on whether Randle can be efficient or not.

At least with Melo, we just realized we took the Amar'e + Melo era to the peak and it was destined to fail. It was a poor partnership. Amar'e was always unhealthy. Melo lacked leadership. We built a team of vets around him so he can focus on buckets. And we got spanked by the Pacers.

I don't think he will ever get to this point with Randle. He will get moody and frustrated once he faces that playoff defense and not the regular season treadmill.

We kind of shot ourselves in the foot here building around him. I don't think he will be willingly to go back to a 28-30 MPG kind of guy with less pressure.

This is another reason why the Knicks really could use a 3rd true scoring option. Randle's impact come playoff time is going to be on the offensive end. To hedge the possibility that he may again have problems performing adding a 3rd proven option (not a role playing option) may not be a bad idea. Not only does it protect against Randle, it may actually put less pressure on Randle.

I don't even think anyone would debate that. We need someone capable of getting 18 points consistently on good shooting....Brogdon would be the minimum really.

Hayward.

[Stannis]

I don't even think anyone would debate that. We need someone capable of getting 18 points consistently on good shooting....Brogdon would be the minimum really.

Another scoring guard? If we are trying to put less pressure on Randle, shouldn't we try to get a scoring forward off the bench?

Maybe somebody like Hayward signs after a buyout. But he might be looking for start minutes.

It is not so much about the position but about playmaking ability. We have seen stretches when the offense completely stalls when Brunson is out of the game. If there is a playmaking forward available that would be fine also....however playmaking guards seem to be much more available...

Gotcha. Makes sense. So basically get another play-maker so Randle is relieved of all "Point Forward" duties. That way he can concentrate on scoring and not turning over the ball.

I dig it.

[Stannis]

Hayward.

This would be ideal. But do you think he can get 25-30 MPG on the Knicks? I'm sure that will be what he wants.

It would be an awesome free pickup if he gets a buyout.

Knicks should be on top of the list for bought out players. They actually look good and these players could get an easy road to some playoff appearances.

[8516knicks]

Hayward.

This would be ideal. But do you think he can get 25-30 MPG on the Knicks? I'm sure that will be what he wants.

It would be an awesome free pickup if he gets a buyout.

Knicks should be on top of the list for bought out players. They actually look good and these players could get an easy road to some playoff appearances.

What you're really wondering is if Thibs would allow it. He should - that way we could keep OG to around 30 instead of wearing him out for the Playoffs. OG, Hart and Haywood would be a superb blend of abilities to rotate next to Randle.