Phil can GTFO now (he's wiling to deal KP) part II

[duetta]

Phil's ego is bigger than the NBA right now.

LeBron, Melo, Michele Roberts, KP, the Cavs, the Warriors, your mom, everyone he has tongue lashed against he comes up on the losing end.

He really comes off as one of the those old guys (and I'm within 10 years of Phil's age) who goes around telling everyone how it was so much better back in his day...

If only Charles Smith had converted that layup...

[NYKAL]

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Lmao, Phil fkn with Ainge now, while PK is sweating it out...jaja

"Your move Ainge"

PMFJ

Do you think Boston will forgive him for passing up on the next closest thing to Larry bird in the Modern era
Whom is only 21 years old PFFFFF

yeah, the WORST thing that could have happened to him is Boston fans finding out and drooling at the prospect. They will be PISSED if Ainge doesn't make this happen. Heck, Isiah will likely be pissed too. If I'm him, I'm on the phone with Ainge right now pleading with him to bring in big chief unicorn.

[Maury2423]

What if Phil contacted KP and told him that he's not being traded and to not believe the rumors he's going to hear because Phil just wanted to troll every GM in the league.


Basically Phil told KP "Hold my beer"

What does that accomplish besides pissing off other GMs, and making yourself look foolish and have the fanbase hate you.

A lot a laughs between both of them and a stronger relationship than ever! Lol btw i was just talking bs

[K_ick_God]

We can expedite this rebuild

Brown- The Asset
2 lottery picks this year
2 lottery picks next year
Hernangomez
Maybe a 2019 lottery pick as wel

That's 7 potential core players if we don't f*ck up

Might as well put it out of your head. KP is going nowhere. Phil is publicly shaming him. That's about it.

[ITGM]

At work, reading updates, and checking the clock like:

[duetta]

If Phil can get the 2018 Brooklyn choice, we can have the first two picks in next year's draft...

[thebuzzardman]

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Ainge throwing out more leaks than the government under Trump.

[omerome]

Today ended up being one of the fastest work days I can remember, despite being so nerve wrecking.

[TankCommander17]

If you draft really well and you're lucky (those picks panning out), that might be a nice core of surrounding talent. Now if we could only find a franchise level talent that we could surround with those guys...

That is what the nyets pick and our own pick are for.

There are some really intriguing bigs next year that have franchise player potential.

Potential is the key word. The only thing they have is potential. Meanwhile, KP is already a somewhat proven commodity. He has proved that his floor is at the very least an All-Star, and on top of that he still has that franchise player potential.

Maybe this video can illustrate my point better:

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I love Zinger and agree with you. Year 3 is usually when a player shows what he is going to be.

But it seems we are ok with trading him. And i think that would be the best package.

[Amsterdam]

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Lmao, Phil fkn with Ainge now, while PK is sweating it out...jaja

"Your move Ainge"

PMFJ

Do you think Boston will forgive him for passing up on the next closest thing to Larry bird in the Modern era
Whom is only 21 years old PFFFFF

He just played Ainge. Phil put Ainge on the direct line of fire and hot seat for if Brown, Jackson or whomever bombs out, he might just have made his last trade this year.

Fkn Phil Jackson just put ole Danny boy in check position with one move.

[rammagen]

What if Phil contacted KP and told him that he's not being traded and to not believe the rumors he's going to hear because Phil just wanted to troll every GM in the league.


Basically Phil told KP "Hold my beer"

What does that accomplish besides pissing off other GMs, and making yourself look foolish and have the fanbase hate you.

well it could lite a fire on a player that seemed to lack enthusiasm. f the other gms ainge has been getting player for crap it is about time he paid high

[Crunchknicks1]

Lol wake me at 7:45 when we pick 8th

[Rotten Apple]

Boston won't forgive Ainge if he holds onto those picks over taking Porzingis.

Like I said all he's doing is collecting picks and doing nothing.

[Knicksrule2k4]

So... deal or no deal?

[Crunchknicks1]

Boston will be fine

[GettinitDone]

The one thing that could hurt Phil's leverage over Celtics is LaMarcus Aldridge.

Ainge just says "fine you don't want the deal? We get LMA for cheaper."

LMA is much older than KP, but still fits Celtics' current need to upgrade over Amir Johnson.

I think Ainge still wants KP more obviously, but if the price is too steep they will have at least a consolation prize that doesn't cost them nearly as much.

Darn so we get to keep KP?

But imo Phil still has (maybe the ultimate) leverage that if we keep KP, he will be able to say, "I didn't trade our best player, our franchise, I did the best thing for the organization and for the fans, I never really entertained the offers for him".

Majority of Knicks fans want/ expect Phil to keep KP at all costs (or they'd revolt), so by Phil saying this to Ainge that not trading KP will also fall in line with his doing what he's supposed to do as an exec (as most execs don't trade their young stars), could force Ainge, who may be thinking Phil's overplaying his hand and waiting for him to come back to earth to reconsider their offer, to buckle, especially if Ainge believes KP, and not LMA, is the one player that could get them over the hump.

[duetta]

I think what KP did is immature and wrong-headed, but he's 21 years of age.

What's Phil's excuse?

[Deeeez Knicks]

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[god shammgod]

NOT without knowing where that 2nd draft pick will be. If its top 10, then yeah, but, if not.....

a post earlier said they were trying to get 7 from minny

I was jumping around.

It's hell trying to keep up with all the stuff. I think Phil and Woj have RealGM stock or something.

it's not easy. and i know it's a complete waste of time and i still attempt to do it. but then again, what isn't ?

[frogfood]

What if Phil contacted KP and told him that he's not being traded and to not believe the rumors he's going to hear because Phil just wanted to troll every GM in the league.


Basically Phil told KP "Hold my beer"

What does that accomplish besides pissing off other GMs, and making yourself look foolish and have the fanbase hate you.

well it could lite a fire on a player that seemed to lack enthusiasm. f the other gms ainge has been getting player for crap it is about time he paid high

Publicly trying to shame/antagonize someone is not how you get through to someone.