Donovan Mitchell could have had Jalen Brunson as a Teammate, What an Idiot! Fire his Agent/Advisors!!!

[Nate505]

Aside from the terrible nickname for Brunson, the whole premise of this thread doesn't make a lot of sense. It's not like Mitchell was a FA. He didn't get to choose New York. And I doubt he could have pouted his way to there either, like Ainge would cave into his demands to go to one market without getting the deal he wanted.

Ainge was going to make the trade he thought was best, and that was to Cleveland. And if the Knicks trade would have happened,
most likely three of Barrett/Toppin/Quickley/Grimes would have been moved to the Jazz, so who's to say they would have been that great anyway this year.

[Knickkilla]

Hmmm, let's see what would you rather have?

Donovan Mitchell

or

Quickley
Grimes
Barrett
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Plus the Knicks wouldn't have been able to acquire Josh Hart because they traded their 2023 1st Rd for him, the other protected picks the Knicks have from Dallas/Washington suck, another playoff team would have snatched him up.

So essentially it's

Donovan Mitchell

or

Josh Hart
Quickley
Grimes
Barrett
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Come on, what would you rather have?

Donovan shot 5 for 8 today, ouch!

[Ph@t Joe]

I kinda feel bad for Donovan Mitchell at this point

[Duke4life831]

Mitchell is a very very good #2, he isnt a #1 on a contending team. But with that said, not sure he's cut out to be a #2 either because that dude might be the laziest off ball guy I can remember. The second he gives the ball up, he just stands still with his hands above his head calling for the ball. If he can buy into a #2 role, he could be elite at it. Just dont see him being a legit #1.

[Blazing_royale]

I never understood the hype with Mitchell. He's like 2nd option / 3rd option

[knicksNOTslick]

Aside from the terrible nickname for Brunson, the whole premise of this thread doesn't make a lot of sense. It's not like Mitchell was a FA. He didn't get to choose New York. And I doubt he could have pouted his way to there either, like Ainge would cave into his demands to go to one market without getting the deal he wanted.

Ainge was going to make the trade he thought was best, and that was to Cleveland. And if the Knicks trade would have happened,
most likely three of Barrett/Toppin/Quickley/Grimes would have been moved to the Jazz, so who's to say they would have been that great anyway this year.

Mitchell could've made his trade destinations public saying he only wants to play for so and so teams, sort of what Melo did. That's on Ainge to honor his requests but would teams go after a player who doesn't want to play for them?

[Nate505]

Aside from the terrible nickname for Brunson, the whole premise of this thread doesn't make a lot of sense. It's not like Mitchell was a FA. He didn't get to choose New York. And I doubt he could have pouted his way to there either, like Ainge would cave into his demands to go to one market without getting the deal he wanted.

Ainge was going to make the trade he thought was best, and that was to Cleveland. And if the Knicks trade would have happened,
most likely three of Barrett/Toppin/Quickley/Grimes would have been moved to the Jazz, so who's to say they would have been that great anyway this year.

Mitchell could've made his trade destinations public saying he only wants to play for so and so teams, sort of what Melo did. That's on Ainge to honor his requests but would teams go after a player who doesn't want to play for them?

Maybe not, but at that point Ainge just holds onto Mitchell until he acquiesces. He was under contract.

[Former Nets Fan]

Aside from the terrible nickname for Brunson, the whole premise of this thread doesn't make a lot of sense. It's not like Mitchell was a FA. He didn't get to choose New York. And I doubt he could have pouted his way to there either, like Ainge would cave into his demands to go to one market without getting the deal he wanted.

Ainge was going to make the trade he thought was best, and that was to Cleveland. And if the Knicks trade would have happened,
most likely three of Barrett/Toppin/Quickley/Grimes would have been moved to the Jazz, so who's to say they would have been that great anyway this year.

This a fantastic nickname what are u talking about?

[Nate505]

Aside from the terrible nickname for Brunson, the whole premise of this thread doesn't make a lot of sense. It's not like Mitchell was a FA. He didn't get to choose New York. And I doubt he could have pouted his way to there either, like Ainge would cave into his demands to go to one market without getting the deal he wanted.

Ainge was going to make the trade he thought was best, and that was to Cleveland. And if the Knicks trade would have happened,
most likely three of Barrett/Toppin/Quickley/Grimes would have been moved to the Jazz, so who's to say they would have been that great anyway this year.

This a fantastic nickname what are u talking about?

It's easily by far the dumbest nickname I've ever heard

[gavran]

Aside from the terrible nickname for Brunson, the whole premise of this thread doesn't make a lot of sense. It's not like Mitchell was a FA. He didn't get to choose New York. And I doubt he could have pouted his way to there either, like Ainge would cave into his demands to go to one market without getting the deal he wanted.

Ainge was going to make the trade he thought was best, and that was to Cleveland. And if the Knicks trade would have happened,
most likely three of Barrett/Toppin/Quickley/Grimes would have been moved to the Jazz, so who's to say they would have been that great anyway this year.

This a fantastic nickname what are u talking about?

It's easily by far the dumbest nickname I've ever heard

No it's not. It is quite "Awe" Son.

[mcfly1204]

This a fantastic nickname what are u talking about?

It's easily by far the dumbest nickname I've ever heard

No it's not. It is quite "Awe" Son.

[gavran]

I'm funny.

[Pythagoras]

Aside from the terrible nickname for Brunson, the whole premise of this thread doesn't make a lot of sense. It's not like Mitchell was a FA. He didn't get to choose New York. And I doubt he could have pouted his way to there either, like Ainge would cave into his demands to go to one market without getting the deal he wanted.

Ainge was going to make the trade he thought was best, and that was to Cleveland. And if the Knicks trade would have happened,
most likely three of Barrett/Toppin/Quickley/Grimes would have been moved to the Jazz, so who's to say they would have been that great anyway this year.

This a fantastic nickname what are u talking about?

It's easily by far the dumbest nickname I've ever heard

It really is. I’d rank it a -2 out of 10.

[Former Nets Fan]

Jalen "DAMN" Son just proved 2nite why he's waaaaaaay better than Donovan

[Ph@t Joe]

Read on Twitter

[SkyHook]

Read on Twitter

[TheGreenArrow]

They’re going to be the best backcourt in the nba!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JujitsuFlip]

Knicks don't even need Mitchell lol

[Former Nets Fan]

New York should actually go after a big wing, someone who can guard the KDs & Tatums of the League

[iLLmatic860]

Knicks don't even need Mitchell lol

Yeah but they are pressured by the media to get a bigger star

Plus RJ gotta go