Post#126 » by BBALLER4FR » Tue Dec 5, 2017 4:25 am
GONYK wrote:BBALLER4FR wrote:GONYK wrote:
Just like KP was always going to be foul prone right?
I'm not saying Frank can't broaden his game, but fierce defenders are recognized early. Frank, despite his tremendous effort, long frame and, I like to think, good instincts, can't stay out of foul trouble vs quick PG's. Like he racks em up quick. So unless his new position is SG, he won't be the anything version of Draymond. And KP was thought to be foul prone when some wingnut decided it would be a novel idea to watch a 7'3" player chase the leagues SF's around the perimeter. At the big position (where he started his Knick career) he's fine.
Back to Ntilikina... until he shows improvement in quick decision making without hesitation on the offense and an improved stroke, he will be an average guard.
What does his decision making on offense have to do with his defense? Plenty of players come into the league and foul all over the place.
Writing off his entire potential as a defender in the league based on how he fouls as a 19 year old rookie is beyond premature. Especially when it's clear as day that he's already shown positive defensive impact.
Again, I'm not saying decent player once he expands his game but NOT Draymond level defender
A) He's on the Knicks, not the Celtics, and we never get the benefit of calls.
B) I've already stated if the officials don't recognize him as a really good defender right now (and they don't), they won't. See point A
Those last 70 seconds, Randle in a nut shell.
Awful 2 for 1 3PT attempt when we are up 2
Doesn’t close out on Sabonis --> open 3
Takes another side step off balance 3
We got sucked into the Randle vortex where all good feelings go to die.
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