PG: The Rewards Go To The True Believers

[3toheadmelo]

Shoutout to all the real ones who knew we became serious contenders immediately after the KAT trade......and long before the playoffs.

Spoiler:

Special thanks to those who never wavered in their belief in this roster's talent, despite growing pains and "elite" coaching.

Thank you Leon for carefully constructing this amazing roster, giving us a real chance to compete for a championship!!








Bring on the Indiana Pacers!!!!!

I was here for the 3 days this site got hijacked by "detractors" who made it their mission to argue against the new roster.

Now, the roster that was built to beat Boston actually BEAT BOSTON!!!

If you want to go down the rabbit hole, you could make an argument that keeping Randle and DiVencenzo while adding Bridges would have made us better (at least for) this year.

The problem at the time was Randle was:

1. A bit more a headcase,
2. Up until that point was terrible in the playoffs in the NY spotlight
3. Sounded like his contract extension would be a problem and he might leave.

With the risks involved, I still think we made to right decision but I will say this: If Randle was able to excorcise his playoff demons like he did this year in Minny, coupled with keeping Divo who loved playing here, you could definitely argue that we could have been a better team.

I truly believe LAST years team if it remained healthy had a legit chance to beat Boston. Not garanteeing we would have, but we were a studly defensive team after the OG trade (something like 20-5) before everyone and their mother started succumbing to injuries. That team in one of the last regular season games blow out Boston in their building with a defensive intensity quite similar to what we saw in game 6.

Also it was a team with more than 3/4 its top 6-7 starters out that took the Pacers to 7 games.

And with saying all this I am not saying in any way I am unhappy with KAT either.

But if you call this years Randle in Minny and KAT kind of a wash, Divo's ridiculous 3 ball was definitely missed.

Yep, while KAT has been solid in the playoffs but still up and down, Randle has been pretty amazing in the playoffs on both ends. We would’ve won the chip last year if he was healthy. That being said, this current Knicks group has a legit shot to win it all with KAT.

[KnixinSix]

I was a believer back in December. I lost faith during the DET series. I didn't quit but, I had zero faith we could get a win this series. What an insane run so far. Plenty of work to do still. 8 down. 8 to go!!!

Context!! You have 4 days to create the first ECF thread in 25 years!!!

We going streaking!!

Nah go sit down. You did quit. You quit every other week. It's a travesty there isn't a way to permanently ban the filth like nedleeds, KnicksGmen and you and tons of others (even mods) from jumping back on the wagon. But thankfully posts here are like forever receipts and everyone knows what you truly are.

Anyway I'm so happy for the TRUE diehard fans that were born after 2000 who are experiencing this for the first time. Enjoy it! Cherish it and don't take it for granted! Same for us old heads! This team is special and it's been an incredible ride but we are not done! These are 2007 NYG vibes and we WILL win it all! IT'S DESTINY!

I quit every week? Eat a bag of dicks bro. I didn't watch one a game because Thibs sucks. I spent MONTHS on here backing this team when people were trashing every player on it. Not the coach but, I never quit on the TEAM. So take your punk ass BS somewhere else. always talking **** about the posters on this board. Who the fuq are you? You're a nobody on a message board.

Same like Jalen I backed the players but questioned the coach especially after Mitch not seeming to make enough of a difference even after waiting like 10-12 games to acclimate.

However all of that has improved and it would be disingenuous not to give Thibs at least some credit for the way they are playing. That doesn't mean he is a perfect coach by any stretch but despite his warts he may absolutely be good enough to win a championship with.

[Jalen Bluntson]

I quit every week? Eat a bag of dicks bro. I didn't watch one a game because Thibs sucks. I spent MONTHS on here backing this team when people were trashing every player on it. Not the coach but, I never quit on the TEAM. So take your punk ass BS somewhere else. always talking **** about the posters on this board. Who the fuq are you? You're a nobody on a message board.

Have never seen you this animated before, bro. Save some of that energy for the rest of the playoffs.

Oh we have

Try telling Jalen Bluntson to eat his broccoli and he'll snap your neck!!

I love broccoli!!

Try to question my being a fan?

[KnixinSix]

I was here for the 3 days this site got hijacked by "detractors" who made it their mission to argue against the new roster.

Now, the roster that was built to beat Boston actually BEAT BOSTON!!!

If you want to go down the rabbit hole, you could make an argument that keeping Randle and DiVencenzo while adding Bridges would have made us better (at least for) this year.

The problem at the time was Randle was:

1. A bit more a headcase,
2. Up until that point was terrible in the playoffs in the NY spotlight
3. Sounded like his contract extension would be a problem and he might leave.

With the risks involved, I still think we made to right decision but I will say this: If Randle was able to excorcise his playoff demons like he did this year in Minny, coupled with keeping Divo who loved playing here, you could definitely argue that we could have been a better team.

I truly believe LAST years team if it remained healthy had a legit chance to beat Boston. Not garanteeing we would have, but we were a studly defensive team after the OG trade (something like 20-5) before everyone and their mother started succumbing to injuries. That team in one of the last regular season games blow out Boston in their building with a defensive intensity quite similar to what we saw in game 6.

Also it was a team with more than 3/4 its top 6-7 starters out that took the Pacers to 7 games.

And with saying all this I am not saying in any way I am unhappy with KAT either.

But if you call this years Randle in Minny and KAT kind of a wash, Divo's ridiculous 3 ball was definitely missed.

Yep, while KAT has been solid in the playoffs but still up and down, Randle has been pretty amazing in the playoffs on both ends. We would’ve won the chip last year if he was healthy. That being said, this current Knicks group has a legit shot to win it all with KAT.

If all our players remained healthy last years team was REALLY REALLY GOOD. That we definitely agree.

I really would love to find a way to bring back Divo next year. He is languishing in Minny. I dont know if we can sign and trade Precious in the deal but if they actually want to resign Randle they are going to maybe want cheaper and shorter term contracts.

Divo not even counting the Nova connection is a perfect complement to this squad. This line-up doesn't have one of those made bombers from 5 feet beyond the 3 point line. That dynamic would be perfect to add especially when we play Mitch Rob at the 5.

[Jalen Bluntson]

Nah go sit down. You did quit. You quit every other week. It's a travesty there isn't a way to permanently ban the filth like nedleeds, KnicksGmen and you and tons of others (even mods) from jumping back on the wagon. But thankfully posts here are like forever receipts and everyone knows what you truly are.

Anyway I'm so happy for the TRUE diehard fans that were born after 2000 who are experiencing this for the first time. Enjoy it! Cherish it and don't take it for granted! Same for us old heads! This team is special and it's been an incredible ride but we are not done! These are 2007 NYG vibes and we WILL win it all! IT'S DESTINY!

I quit every week? Eat a bag of dicks bro. I didn't watch one a game because Thibs sucks. I spent MONTHS on here backing this team when people were trashing every player on it. Not the coach but, I never quit on the TEAM. So take your punk ass BS somewhere else. always talking **** about the posters on this board. Who the fuq are you? You're a nobody on a message board.

Same like Jalen I backed the players but questioned the coach especially after Mitch not seeming to make enough of a difference even after waiting like 10-12 games to acclimate.

However all of that has improved and it would be disingenuous not to give Thibs at least some credit for the way they are playing. That doesn't mean he is a perfect coach by any stretch but despite his warts he may absolutely be good enough to win a championship with.

Like I said before the Boston series...if we win I will dial it back on Thibs for now. I have. He was awful in that series though. Make no mistake about it. Boston lost this series by 6 points basically. Two more threes in the first two games and it's a wrap.

Can we win a championship with him? We apparently have the talent to try. It remains to be seen but, I'll be happy being wrong about that all day every day. My belief has always been that the talent can overcome the coaching. So far we have. 8 down and 8 to go. Good times.

[3toheadmelo]

If you want to go down the rabbit hole, you could make an argument that keeping Randle and DiVencenzo while adding Bridges would have made us better (at least for) this year.

The problem at the time was Randle was:

1. A bit more a headcase,
2. Up until that point was terrible in the playoffs in the NY spotlight
3. Sounded like his contract extension would be a problem and he might leave.

With the risks involved, I still think we made to right decision but I will say this: If Randle was able to excorcise his playoff demons like he did this year in Minny, coupled with keeping Divo who loved playing here, you could definitely argue that we could have been a better team.

I truly believe LAST years team if it remained healthy had a legit chance to beat Boston. Not garanteeing we would have, but we were a studly defensive team after the OG trade (something like 20-5) before everyone and their mother started succumbing to injuries. That team in one of the last regular season games blow out Boston in their building with a defensive intensity quite similar to what we saw in game 6.

Also it was a team with more than 3/4 its top 6-7 starters out that took the Pacers to 7 games.

And with saying all this I am not saying in any way I am unhappy with KAT either.

But if you call this years Randle in Minny and KAT kind of a wash, Divo's ridiculous 3 ball was definitely missed.

Yep, while KAT has been solid in the playoffs but still up and down, Randle has been pretty amazing in the playoffs on both ends. We would’ve won the chip last year if he was healthy. That being said, this current Knicks group has a legit shot to win it all with KAT.

If all our players remained healthy last years team was REALLY REALLY GOOD. That we definitely agree.

I really would love to find a way to bring back Divo next year. He is languishing in Minny. I dont know if we can sign and trade Precious in the deal but if they actually want to resign Randle they are going to maybe want cheaper and shorter term contracts.

Divo not even counting the Nova connection is a perfect complement to this squad. This line-up doesn't have one of those made bombers from 5 feet beyond the 3 point line. That dynamic would be perfect to add especially when we play Mitch Rob at the 5.

Yeah, I think we had a legit shot to go all the way last year when we were healthy. But it looks like we have another shot this year which I didn’t think was possible but I’m grateful to be wrong about it.

Doubt we can get divo back. I think Minny will keep both him and Randle. Donte’s energy has been pretty good for them even tho his shots hasn’t been landing. He fits their personality of their team as well, they’re all full of dogs that want all the smoke. We should prob focus on trying to get deuce to make that next leap as a true 6th man. He has the skills to do it.

[BKlutch]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJwhOsHNipu/?igsh=MTNmYWFlMHg5c2E5cA%3D%3D
SAS showing his disdain for Brunson. Worst sports reporter in the world!

[KnixinSix]

Yep, while KAT has been solid in the playoffs but still up and down, Randle has been pretty amazing in the playoffs on both ends. We would’ve won the chip last year if he was healthy. That being said, this current Knicks group has a legit shot to win it all with KAT.

If all our players remained healthy last years team was REALLY REALLY GOOD. That we definitely agree.

I really would love to find a way to bring back Divo next year. He is languishing in Minny. I dont know if we can sign and trade Precious in the deal but if they actually want to resign Randle they are going to maybe want cheaper and shorter term contracts.

Divo not even counting the Nova connection is a perfect complement to this squad. This line-up doesn't have one of those made bombers from 5 feet beyond the 3 point line. That dynamic would be perfect to add especially when we play Mitch Rob at the 5.

Yeah, I think we had a legit shot to go all the way last year when we were healthy. But it looks like we have another shot this year which I didn’t think was possible but I’m grateful to be wrong about it.

Doubt we can get divo back. I think Minny will keep both him and Randle. Donte’s energy has been pretty good for them even tho his shots hasn’t been landing. He fits their personality of their team as well, they’re all full of dogs that want all the smoke. We should prob focus on trying to get deuce to make that next leap as a true 6th man. He has the skills to do it.

I like Duece quite a bit but he will never be Divo offensively. And Divo here on this squad is a better player than the Minny Divo. Would a Deuce + package be enticing especially if they try and re-sign Randle to a big deal? Cuz that team doesn't want the extra payroll and penalties of the tax aprons of the new CBA and Rosas knows that better than most. I'd keep Delon Wright as our Duece replacement defensively and then figure out a way to get DiVo back.

That Minny team needs a true PG. They may really like the idea of a cost controlled Kolek and a cheap Duece + cheap or expiring contracts as salary filler for Divo.

[BKlutch]

Leon has the blueprint.

We're making Knicks history with big KAT.

Read on Twitter

A special player!

[Clyde_Style]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJwhOsHNipu/?igsh=MTNmYWFlMHg5c2E5cA%3D%3D
SAS showing his disdain for Brunson. Worst sports reporter in the world!

[3toheadmelo]

If all our players remained healthy last years team was REALLY REALLY GOOD. That we definitely agree.

I really would love to find a way to bring back Divo next year. He is languishing in Minny. I dont know if we can sign and trade Precious in the deal but if they actually want to resign Randle they are going to maybe want cheaper and shorter term contracts.

Divo not even counting the Nova connection is a perfect complement to this squad. This line-up doesn't have one of those made bombers from 5 feet beyond the 3 point line. That dynamic would be perfect to add especially when we play Mitch Rob at the 5.

Yeah, I think we had a legit shot to go all the way last year when we were healthy. But it looks like we have another shot this year which I didn’t think was possible but I’m grateful to be wrong about it.

Doubt we can get divo back. I think Minny will keep both him and Randle. Donte’s energy has been pretty good for them even tho his shots hasn’t been landing. He fits their personality of their team as well, they’re all full of dogs that want all the smoke. We should prob focus on trying to get deuce to make that next leap as a true 6th man. He has the skills to do it.

I like Duece quite a bit but he will never be Divo offensively. And Divo here on this squad is a better player than the Minny Divo. Would a Deuce + package be enticing especially if they try and re-sign Randle to a big deal? Cuz that team doesn't want the extra payroll and penalties of the tax aprons of the new CBA and Rosas knows that better than most. I'd keep Delon Wright as our Duece replacement defensively and then figure out a way to get DiVo back.

That Minny team needs a true PG. They may really like the idea of a cost controlled Kolek and a cheap Duece + cheap or expiring contracts as salary filler for Divo.

Donte is definitely the better shot creator for sure but his shot has been inconsistent like Deuce so it’s not much of a difference imo. Let’s see if he is able to redeem himself in the pacers series.


Going to be interesting to see how Minny handles their PG situation. They either are going to give Dillingham a bigger role next year or they’ll trade for another vet PG. Deuce isn’t what they need imo.

[KnixinSix]

Yeah, I think we had a legit shot to go all the way last year when we were healthy. But it looks like we have another shot this year which I didn’t think was possible but I’m grateful to be wrong about it.

Doubt we can get divo back. I think Minny will keep both him and Randle. Donte’s energy has been pretty good for them even tho his shots hasn’t been landing. He fits their personality of their team as well, they’re all full of dogs that want all the smoke. We should prob focus on trying to get deuce to make that next leap as a true 6th man. He has the skills to do it.

I like Duece quite a bit but he will never be Divo offensively. And Divo here on this squad is a better player than the Minny Divo. Would a Deuce + package be enticing especially if they try and re-sign Randle to a big deal? Cuz that team doesn't want the extra payroll and penalties of the tax aprons of the new CBA and Rosas knows that better than most. I'd keep Delon Wright as our Duece replacement defensively and then figure out a way to get DiVo back.

That Minny team needs a true PG. They may really like the idea of a cost controlled Kolek and a cheap Duece + cheap or expiring contracts as salary filler for Divo.

Donte is definitely the better shot creator for sure but his shot has been inconsistent like Deuce so it’s not much of a difference imo. Let’s see if he is able to redeem himself in the pacers series.


Going to be interesting to see how Minny handles their PG situation. They either are going to give Dillingham a bigger role next year or they’ll trade for another vet PG. Deuce isn’t what they need imo.

Divo is one of those guys who seems to thrive on fitting in and energy. He no doubt LOVED being here and it showed in his game. I think he would return to his former level of play if he came here.

[Deeeez Knicks]

Yeah, I think we had a legit shot to go all the way last year when we were healthy. But it looks like we have another shot this year which I didn’t think was possible but I’m grateful to be wrong about it.

Doubt we can get divo back. I think Minny will keep both him and Randle. Donte’s energy has been pretty good for them even tho his shots hasn’t been landing. He fits their personality of their team as well, they’re all full of dogs that want all the smoke. We should prob focus on trying to get deuce to make that next leap as a true 6th man. He has the skills to do it.

I like Duece quite a bit but he will never be Divo offensively. And Divo here on this squad is a better player than the Minny Divo. Would a Deuce + package be enticing especially if they try and re-sign Randle to a big deal? Cuz that team doesn't want the extra payroll and penalties of the tax aprons of the new CBA and Rosas knows that better than most. I'd keep Delon Wright as our Duece replacement defensively and then figure out a way to get DiVo back.

That Minny team needs a true PG. They may really like the idea of a cost controlled Kolek and a cheap Duece + cheap or expiring contracts as salary filler for Divo.

Donte is definitely the better shot creator for sure but his shot has been inconsistent like Deuce so it’s not much of a difference imo. Let’s see if he is able to redeem himself in the pacers series.


Going to be interesting to see how Minny handles their PG situation. They either are going to give Dillingham a bigger role next year or they’ll trade for another vet PG. Deuce isn’t what they need imo.

Please keep minn talk in the other threads. Shouldn’t be talking about what moves minn should make in this thread. We just got to our first conference final in 25 years

[3toheadmelo]

I like Duece quite a bit but he will never be Divo offensively. And Divo here on this squad is a better player than the Minny Divo. Would a Deuce + package be enticing especially if they try and re-sign Randle to a big deal? Cuz that team doesn't want the extra payroll and penalties of the tax aprons of the new CBA and Rosas knows that better than most. I'd keep Delon Wright as our Duece replacement defensively and then figure out a way to get DiVo back.

That Minny team needs a true PG. They may really like the idea of a cost controlled Kolek and a cheap Duece + cheap or expiring contracts as salary filler for Divo.

Donte is definitely the better shot creator for sure but his shot has been inconsistent like Deuce so it’s not much of a difference imo. Let’s see if he is able to redeem himself in the pacers series.


Going to be interesting to see how Minny handles their PG situation. They either are going to give Dillingham a bigger role next year or they’ll trade for another vet PG. Deuce isn’t what they need imo.

Divo is one of those guys who seems to thrive on fitting in and energy. He no doubt LOVED being here and it showed in his game. I think he would return to his former level of play if he came here.

No doubt he wanted to stay. But it is what it is now.

[3toheadmelo]

I like Duece quite a bit but he will never be Divo offensively. And Divo here on this squad is a better player than the Minny Divo. Would a Deuce + package be enticing especially if they try and re-sign Randle to a big deal? Cuz that team doesn't want the extra payroll and penalties of the tax aprons of the new CBA and Rosas knows that better than most. I'd keep Delon Wright as our Duece replacement defensively and then figure out a way to get DiVo back.

That Minny team needs a true PG. They may really like the idea of a cost controlled Kolek and a cheap Duece + cheap or expiring contracts as salary filler for Divo.

Donte is definitely the better shot creator for sure but his shot has been inconsistent like Deuce so it’s not much of a difference imo. Let’s see if he is able to redeem himself in the pacers series.


Going to be interesting to see how Minny handles their PG situation. They either are going to give Dillingham a bigger role next year or they’ll trade for another vet PG. Deuce isn’t what they need imo.

Please keep minn talk in the other threads. Shouldn’t be talking about what moves minn should make in this thread. We just got to our first conference final in 25 years

Im defending Deuce here and this is how you treat me deez. Ungrateful nasty person

[Deeeez Knicks]

Donte is definitely the better shot creator for sure but his shot has been inconsistent like Deuce so it’s not much of a difference imo. Let’s see if he is able to redeem himself in the pacers series.


Going to be interesting to see how Minny handles their PG situation. They either are going to give Dillingham a bigger role next year or they’ll trade for another vet PG. Deuce isn’t what they need imo.

Please keep minn talk in the other threads. Shouldn’t be talking about what moves minn should make in this thread. We just got to our first conference final in 25 years

Im defending Deuce here and this is how you treat me deez. Ungrateful nasty person

Just trying to look out for you guys before the reports and bans start coming in.

[3toheadmelo]

Please keep minn talk in the other threads. Shouldn’t be talking about what moves minn should make in this thread. We just got to our first conference final in 25 years

Im defending Deuce here and this is how you treat me deez. Ungrateful nasty person

Just trying to look out for you guys before the reports and bans start coming in.

3toheadeuce lfg!

[BKlutch]

Spoiler:

Shoutout to all the real ones who knew we became serious contenders immediately after the KAT trade......and long before the playoffs.

[spoiler]

Special thanks to those who never wavered in their belief in this roster's talent, despite growing pains and "elite" coaching.

Thank you Leon for carefully constructing this amazing roster, giving us a real chance to compete for a championship!!






Bring on the Indiana Pacers!!!!!

[/spoiler]

KnixinSix wrote:

I was here for the 3 days this site got hijacked by "detractors" who made it their mission to argue against the new roster.

Now, the roster that was built to beat Boston actually BEAT BOSTON!!!


If you want to go down the rabbit hole, you could make an argument that keeping Randle and DiVencenzo while adding Bridges would have made us better (at least for) this year.

The problem at the time was Randle was:

1. A bit more a headcase,
2. Up until that point was terrible in the playoffs in the NY spotlight
3. Sounded like his contract extension would be a problem and he might leave.

With the risks involved, I still think we made to right decision but I will say this: If Randle was able to excorcise his playoff demons like he did this year in Minny, coupled with keeping Divo who loved playing here, you could definitely argue that we could have been a better team.

I truly believe LAST years team if it remained healthy had a legit chance to beat Boston. Not garanteeing we would have, but we were a studly defensive team after the OG trade (something like 20-5) before everyone and their mother started succumbing to injuries. That team in one of the last regular season games blow out Boston in their building with a defensive intensity quite similar to what we saw in game 6.

Also it was a team with more than 3/4 its top 6-7 starters out that took the Pacers to 7 games.

And with saying all this I am not saying in any way I am unhappy with KAT either.

But if you call this years Randle in Minny and KAT kind of a wash, Divo's ridiculous 3 ball was definitely missed.

I think that's not the best way of describing it. It wasn't a wash, but it was a win-win. We probably wouldn't have a version of Randle who would have gotten into the ECF, and Minny is doing well with Julius and Divo. That said, I'd love to have Divo back with us.

[KnixinSix]

I like Duece quite a bit but he will never be Divo offensively. And Divo here on this squad is a better player than the Minny Divo. Would a Deuce + package be enticing especially if they try and re-sign Randle to a big deal? Cuz that team doesn't want the extra payroll and penalties of the tax aprons of the new CBA and Rosas knows that better than most. I'd keep Delon Wright as our Duece replacement defensively and then figure out a way to get DiVo back.

That Minny team needs a true PG. They may really like the idea of a cost controlled Kolek and a cheap Duece + cheap or expiring contracts as salary filler for Divo.

Donte is definitely the better shot creator for sure but his shot has been inconsistent like Deuce so it’s not much of a difference imo. Let’s see if he is able to redeem himself in the pacers series.


Going to be interesting to see how Minny handles their PG situation. They either are going to give Dillingham a bigger role next year or they’ll trade for another vet PG. Deuce isn’t what they need imo.

Please keep minn talk in the other threads. Shouldn’t be talking about what moves minn should make in this thread. We just got to our first conference final in 25 years

Agreed.I am continuing THAT topic in the Trades thread.

[MrDollarBills]

This looks like it's such a fun job

That’s a dream job for sure I wonder if he was just filling in for Ray Castoldi who’s been the organist since 89

I have no clue. Here is more of him

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