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Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 7:39 am
by 2010
"Today is a new day for this franchise," Steve Mills said in the news release. "Scott Perry will immediately begin to put together a basketball operations department that is among the best in the league. We will all be united in implementing our strategy, which is to build our team by developing young players, emphasizing athleticism, length and defense. We have several rising young stars in the organization and we expect to add more young talent to this core. Our message to our fans is clear: we will be disciplined in sticking to this strategy, hold our players and staff accountable to the high standards that we have set for ourselves, and deliver results."
http://www.nba.com/knicks/steve-mills-named-president-perry-named-general-manager-ny-knicks
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 7:42 am
by earthmansurfer
Is this from the Onion or did he actually say this? Wow! Bring it on Mr. Mills, bring it on...
(Well, actually, this is Phils plan, you know, the guy you just fired 
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 7:47 am
by Rasho Brezec
Just draft Doncic or else.
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 7:58 am
by KnicksGadfly
Can't ask for much beyond this as an opening message. Let's turn this franchise around!
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:00 am
by Wolfgang630
Goodbye Melo.
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:06 am
by Shemy
lets hope they stick with it
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:07 am
by MP4LIFE
Until the losing starts and then we will trade picks for Brandon Knight.
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:17 am
by Juggynaut
Rasho Brezec wrote:Just draft Doncic or else.
Yes plz I want a starting lineup of euros. Also Frank and KP fit that description perfectly.
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:21 am
by TheBigBoss
Rasho Brezec wrote:Just draft Doncic or else.
Could you give us your scouting report on Doncic? Also how do you feelnabout us drafting Frank?
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:26 am
by Worst_to_First
2010 wrote:"Today is a new day for this franchise," Steve Mills said in the news release. "Scott Perry will immediately begin to put together a basketball operations department that is among the best in the league. We will all be united in implementing our strategy, which is to build our team by developing young players, emphasizing athleticism, length and defense. We have several rising young stars in the organization and we expect to add more young talent to this core. Our message to our fans is clear: we will be disciplined in sticking to this strategy, hold our players and staff accountable to the high standards that we have set for ourselves, and deliver results."
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20045587
Will be difficult to add more young talent with the amount of money showered to Timmy.
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:32 am
by Worst_to_First
Rasho Brezec wrote:Just draft Doncic or else.
We should have that #7 number ready for Doncic.
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:39 am
by Knicksfan20
2010 wrote:"Today is a new day for this franchise," Steve Mills said in the news release. "Scott Perry will immediately begin to put together a basketball operations department that is among the best in the league. We will all be united in implementing our strategy, which is to build our team by developing young players, emphasizing athleticism, length and defense. We have several rising young stars in the organization and we expect to add more young talent to this core. Our message to our fans is clear: we will be disciplined in sticking to this strategy, hold our players and staff accountable to the high standards that we have set for ourselves, and deliver results."
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20045587
Glory Glory Hallelujah!
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:46 am
by SportsGuy8
Who are even the tank-contenders? Nets (unintentionally), Bulls, Magic, Suns, Pacers, Hawks? Anyone else? Lakers probably won't suck enough to be in contention, same for Kings.
Too many of them on the East, making it that much harder to end up with a bad enough record. Knicks' lineup should still be able to "compete" with them. Unless KP makes a giant leap and breaks out.
Just no Bledsoe (or anyone similar) please.
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:29 am
by NoStatsGuy
earthmansurfer wrote:Is this from the Onion or did he actually say this? Wow! Bring it on Mr. Mills, bring it on...
(Well, actually, this is Phils plan, you know, the guy you just fired
yup actually it is. unfortunately hes not very good at dealing with players inside the organization. too bad
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:31 am
by NoStatsGuy
another thing, he didnt say tanking is the way. so get rdy to hate and rephrase this every chance you get
tanking is not the only way to gather and build up young talent. but im sure you know
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:32 am
by MaseInYourFace
Sounds good. Now let's see that discipline!
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:34 am
by MaseInYourFace
earthmansurfer wrote:Is this from the Onion or did he actually say this? Wow! Bring it on Mr. Mills, bring it on...
(Well, actually, this is Phils plan, you know, the guy you just fired
Not really. Phil didn't emphasize athleticism since he was stuck in pre Dantoni basketball. He brought Noah in etc. I think there are enough differences there...
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:34 am
by earthmansurfer
RottenApple wrote:earthmansurfer wrote:Is this from the Onion or did he actually say this? Wow! Bring it on Mr. Mills, bring it on...
(Well, actually, this is Phils plan, you know, the guy you just fired
yup actually it is. unfortunately hes not very good at dealing with players inside the organization. too bad
Yeah, he played a bit of mindgames, but regarding the one he played on Melo, I'd say paybacks are a Bitz.
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:36 am
by earthmansurfer
MaseInYourFace wrote:earthmansurfer wrote:Is this from the Onion or did he actually say this? Wow! Bring it on Mr. Mills, bring it on...
(Well, actually, this is Phils plan, you know, the guy you just fired
Not really. Phil didn't emphasize athleticism since he was stuck in pre Dantoni basketball. He brought Noah in etc. I think there are enough differences there...
Fair enough, but the plan being rebuilding and youth, not so much the athletic part - well, KP sure B Athletic though. And if what you say is really the new plan, then that means Willy is gone and Frank might not be that guy (it will take him 2 years or so to really know but I think he will be über athletic once he fills out.)
Re: Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:40 am
by MaseInYourFace
earthmansurfer wrote:MaseInYourFace wrote:earthmansurfer wrote:Is this from the Onion or did he actually say this? Wow! Bring it on Mr. Mills, bring it on...
(Well, actually, this is Phils plan, you know, the guy you just fired
Not really. Phil didn't emphasize athleticism since he was stuck in pre Dantoni basketball. He brought Noah in etc. I think there are enough differences there...
Fair enough, but the plan being rebuilding and youth, not so much the athletic part - well, KP sure B Athletic though. And if what you say is really the new plan, then that means Willy is gone and Frank might not be that guy (it will take him 2 years or so to really know but I think he will be über athletic once he fills out.)
I think they would consider trading Willy yeah. I like Willy but not sure he fits in as a starter. If they keep him in bench they need to clear some playing time for him by trading other dudes. Frank definitely fits the plan.