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Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 2:58 am
by Hatrick Ewing
Runs the floor super well. Doesn't seem like they know how to find him in the PnR yet but if they get used to that he could really give them a lot of what Mitch does.
Thibs has defninitely surprised me pleasantly with giving him. shot for the backup C minute3s.
Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 4:07 am
by HarthorneWingo
The Official Hukporti Song! Sing it with me!!!!!!!
It Ain't Nothing But A Huk Party! Free this man. Sims is a 3rd stringer.
Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 4:49 am
by BKlutch
I'd much rather a 5 who is too aggressive at first in driving to the basket that one who stands around and never does anything.
Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 5:05 am
by ctorres
Both Hukporti and Jericho Sims were the 58th pick in their respective draft classes
Hukporti is 4 years younger and is already a better rebounder and shotblocker than Sims
I think the Knicks are quietly transitioning from Sims to Hukporti
The main thing I wonder is whether the Knicks wants to see how Mitch and KAT look together before making a decision to move Mitch
Hukporti is only a back-up at this point, but can exceed expectations if he becomes reliable for 12-16 mpg
Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 5:33 am
by prophet_of_rage
Thibs went politically correct saying he wanted a look. Huk did his thing. He should have proven he is past Sims playing against Twin Towers.
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Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 3:16 pm
by BKlutch
Huk looks like a C, while Sims looks like a non-shooting, rebounding 4. Just what we need

Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 3:20 pm
by Garbagelo
Still the highlight of the season for me so far
Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 3:26 pm
by NoDopeOnSundays
Garbagelo wrote:Still the highlight of the season for me so far
I didn't know he had hops like this, all his highlights and summer league made him look like Kevon Looney.
Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 3:42 pm
by SelbyCobra
I mean, at a very elemental level he looks like he can play in the NBA, which Sims has never shown, to my eye.
Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 4:25 pm
by Hatrick Ewing
I think he could make some major improvements quickly, just due to getting comfortable really.
Huk Hive!!!
Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 6:47 pm
by knicks94
I did not know this team had a starting center that was healthy.
Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 7:12 pm
by B8RcDeMktfxC
Saint Huk
Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 7:38 pm
by Clyde Frazier
I do think it's encouraging thibs is already giving him a chance. He's a big body who isn't totally clueless out there. Sims just hasn't figured it out.
Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 8:23 pm
by NYKinMIA
yes
Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 9:16 pm
by Guano
I know we lost the lead when huk and cam came in. He seemed to struggle a lil during that stretch. But cam also shot us out it. He was also playing against 2 legit bigs. And that's a lot to expect of a late 2nd round pick in his 3rd game of the year.
I'm all for huk taking Sims mins. I see no upside in Sims and he is always going to give us negative mins. So even for the sake of hope he should be playing over Sims.
Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 9:24 pm
by MrDollarBills
I like his footwork and awareness a lot. I think he's better than Sims now tbh
There will be growing pains, but I think he needs to play.
Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 9:36 pm
by Capn'O
Garbagelo wrote:Still the highlight of the season for me so far
That O-foul was such BS. Huk was in the damn air. You have to let **** like this stand.
Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 9:38 pm
by Capn'O
Clyde Frazier wrote:I do think it's encouraging thibs is already giving him a chance. He's a big body who isn't totally clueless out there. Sims just hasn't figured it out.
Sims is gym muscle and Huk is legit strong. Sims did more than anyone could have expected of him but I think we have a real steal here.
Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 9:43 pm
by thebuzzardman
Sure, in 30 games when Thibs finally realizes Sims sucks ass.
Re: Can Hukporti be the backup C we need?
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 9:44 pm
by thebuzzardman
Guano wrote:I know we lost the lead when huk and cam came in. He seemed to struggle a lil during that stretch. But cam also shot us out it. He was also playing against 2 legit bigs. And that's a lot to expect of a late 2nd round pick in his 3rd game of the year.
I'm all for huk taking Sims mins. I see no upside in Sims and he is always going to give us negative mins. So even for the sake of hope he should be playing over Sims.
Kolek can take the rat faced chucker's spot as well