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Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2025 11:20 pm
by KnixinSix
The guy was fantastic when Jaeln was out. Hitting 3s steals passing lanes and playing up on the 3 pt shooters better than most our defenders.
That is a big mistake just to blindly relegate him to the bench . HE could be giving us quality minutes off the bench.
Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2025 11:32 pm
by Richard4444
KnixinSix wrote:The guy was fantastic when Jaeln was out. Hitting 3s steals passing lanes and playing up on the 3 pt shooters better than most our defenders.
That is a big mistake just to blindly relegate him to the bench . HE could be giving us quality minutes off the bench.
Delon was awesome when Jalen was out. However, he was never a reliable shooter. He tends to regress to the mean.
Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2025 11:47 pm
by Wildcat
Deuce is such a disappointment. I was ready to throw him the flowers. We were all looking at his contract and got victimize in overvalue him.
Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2025 11:53 pm
by K_ick_God
Deuce can get going
Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2025 11:53 pm
by nykballa2k4
It's tough to see Deuce like this because he was so good after we traded IQ and he is great when he is a starter/primary ball handler. When he is on limited touches, he just isn't consistent enough. He hit a HUGE 3, either game 3 or 4, but overall he has looked out of rhythm.
His defense has still been good and hustle is at 100.
Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:13 am
by GONYK
Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:22 am
by Jalen Bluntson
Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:33 am
by Deeeez Knicks
Deuce is struggling but he will bounce back. We will need him if we are going to make a run.
Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:41 am
by prophet_of_rage
Deuce will not be benched for Delon Wright.
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Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:59 am
by GettinitDone
Deuce is a rhythm, ball movement player. He thrives playing on a team that keeps swinging the ball, he'd thrive on OKC or Cavs. He's not so much an iso guy.
Yes I think Delon with this team is better than Deuce. He can hit shots, can play man to man defense, his off ball help defense is phenomenal. To just not play him is classic Thibs bonehead move
Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:00 am
by K_ick_God
Deuce is a full court player and good at shooting off motion
Team’s offense changed … that one click diff is changing his ability to shoot in rhythm
Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:07 am
by KnixinSix
prophet_of_rage wrote:Deuce will not be benched for Delon Wright.
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It doesn't even have to be over Duece specifically. He needs minutes in the rotation period.
Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:07 am
by Iron Mantis
GONYK wrote:
Shamet is really like that?
Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:07 am
by KnixinSix
Richard4444 wrote:KnixinSix wrote:The guy was fantastic when Jaeln was out. Hitting 3s steals passing lanes and playing up on the 3 pt shooters better than most our defenders.
That is a big mistake just to blindly relegate him to the bench . HE could be giving us quality minutes off the bench.
Delon was awesome when Jalen was out. However, he was never a reliable shooter. He tends to regress to the mean.
Play him until he does.
Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 11:56 am
by TKKnicks1
Delon would be a great matchup for Boston IMO. He matches up height wise with Jrue. We still need McBride as well. I think Deuce will bounce back with more playing time.
Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 11:59 am
by prophet_of_rage
KnixinSix wrote:prophet_of_rage wrote:Deuce will not be benched for Delon Wright.
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It doesn't even have to be over Duece specifically. He needs minutes in the rotation period.
Over who? You'd be fighting with Shamet or Payne for Brunson's scraps.
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Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:56 pm
by Knicksfan1992
TKKnicks1 wrote:Delon would be a great matchup for Boston IMO. He matches up height wise with Jrue. We still need McBride as well. I think Deuce will bounce back with more playing time.
I like Delon but every minute he would play against Boston would be a win for Boston. You think teams leave Hart open... Wait until you see how they treat Delon on offense

Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:02 pm
by WaltFrazier
KnicksGod wrote:Deuce can get going
Every game I keep thinking, ok Deuce will find his shot next game. Then he hit his first three Sunday then stopped hitting shots again.
Delon is a 6'5 strong defender. He should definitely be given a shot in some situations, even though he won't provide a scoring burst. Just steady play
Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:38 pm
by MrDollarBills
Deeeez Knicks wrote:Deuce is struggling but he will bounce back. We will need him if we are going to make a run.
This is how I feel. I wouldn't abandon Deuce but I'd give Wright some minutes just for defense and a change of pace. Maybe play him at PG with Deuce at SG for a spurt or two
Re: Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:40 pm
by MrDollarBills
Knicksfan1992 wrote:TKKnicks1 wrote:Delon would be a great matchup for Boston IMO. He matches up height wise with Jrue. We still need McBride as well. I think Deuce will bounce back with more playing time.
I like Delon but every minute he would play against Boston would be a win for Boston. You think teams leave Hart open... Wait until you see how they treat Delon on offense

Wright is a career 35% shooter, I'll take the risk if we can get some good defensive possessions out of it.