are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?!

Moderators: Clav, Domejandro, ken6199, bisme37, Dirk, KingDavid, cupcakesnake, bwgood77, zimpy27, infinite11285

1993Playoffs
Assistant Coach
Posts: 4,107
And1: 4,286
Joined: Apr 25, 2017

are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#1 » by 1993Playoffs » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:15 am

They seem to be building a really really good collection of Talent
JustBuzzin
RealGM
Posts: 16,101
And1: 13,671
Joined: Jun 10, 2023
 

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#2 » by JustBuzzin » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:17 am

On my momma they outside and they want that smoke wit Boston.

Talent for Talent this is must see tv!
Iwasawitness
Head Coach
Posts: 6,355
And1: 7,630
Joined: Sep 05, 2023
     

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#3 » by Iwasawitness » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:19 am

It depends on what they do with OG. If they retain them, they matchup insanely well against Boston and Milwaukee, especially if they manage to get rid of Randle. If they don’t keep OG, they’re still a scary good team.
LakerLegend wrote:LeBron was literally more athletic at 35 than he was at 20
Dez
General Manager
Posts: 7,705
And1: 9,262
Joined: Jul 23, 2011
Location: Melbourne, Australia
 

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#4 » by Dez » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:20 am

I don't believe so at the moment.

Defensively they'll be great but I don't rate Bridges offense enough to think that they still don't live and die by Brunson.
robdog_5
Veteran
Posts: 2,871
And1: 2,318
Joined: Feb 03, 2017
   

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#5 » by robdog_5 » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:20 am

Good matchup with Boston. Building shooting and switchable wing defenders.
Forbes
Analyst
Posts: 3,616
And1: 2,862
Joined: May 25, 2010
Location: Queens
 

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#6 » by Forbes » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:21 am

Defense wins championship and if they keep OG and are healthy they pose some big problems in the East matchup wise
JRoy
RealGM
Posts: 16,702
And1: 14,067
Joined: Feb 27, 2019
 

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#7 » by JRoy » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:21 am

They look tough
Edrees wrote:
JRoy wrote:Monta Ellis have it all


I was hoping and expecting this to be one of the first replies. You did not disappoint. Jroy have it all.
User avatar
iLLmatic860
General Manager
Posts: 9,896
And1: 16,387
Joined: Jan 23, 2013
Location: Tampa
     

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#8 » by iLLmatic860 » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:24 am

not even close.

Knicks mortgaged their ENTIRE future for a 3rd tier star. Knicks gon Knick
User avatar
xb3at band1tx
Sixth Man
Posts: 1,847
And1: 2,414
Joined: Sep 29, 2012
     

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#9 » by xb3at band1tx » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:24 am

Easily the 2nd best team in the EAST.

But with Randle, it's hard to say really if they can go all the way with his post-season woes
User avatar
OkcSinceSGA
RealGM
Posts: 31,165
And1: 32,874
Joined: Sep 19, 2015
 

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#10 » by OkcSinceSGA » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:27 am

They were already legit this year, so yes. I think they can give Boston a lot of problems if they can keep OG and have Mikael now.
“This kid reminds me of a 6-6 Chris Paul. He wants to win everything.”

Olin Simplis- SGA’s trainer.
Patches Perry
RealGM
Posts: 13,330
And1: 18,624
Joined: May 11, 2016
 

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#11 » by Patches Perry » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:27 am

They've got talent and some great competitors. I don't think they're legit contenders but they could take Boston 6 maybe 7 if the balls bounce right.
52-12-7
Pro Prospect
Posts: 795
And1: 685
Joined: Nov 29, 2007
 

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#12 » by 52-12-7 » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:28 am

Definitely. Boston vs New York series is going to be a must see tv.
TheNewEra
RealGM
Posts: 28,948
And1: 10,681
Joined: Aug 28, 2008
Location: Lob City
       

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#13 » by TheNewEra » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:34 am

Have them as second best team in the east if they get OG back. They need to lock in the C spot but the Bucks with an aging core and Doc just puts no fear in anyone. Embiid has to stay healthy and the Pacers need one more big move before I have them jump up.
TheNewEra
RealGM
Posts: 28,948
And1: 10,681
Joined: Aug 28, 2008
Location: Lob City
       

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#14 » by TheNewEra » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:35 am

Want the Pacers to make a big move for a wing.
Blazing_royale
General Manager
Posts: 9,613
And1: 2,651
Joined: Jul 03, 2006

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#15 » by Blazing_royale » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:44 am

Hell yeah they are. If they resign OG, they hell of a team to deal with.
Image
Any Pokémon fans out there? Check out my Youtube channel jchucollection
djsunyc
RealGM
Posts: 99,651
And1: 73,452
Joined: Dec 28, 2003

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#16 » by djsunyc » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:45 am

imho, depending on health and re-signing og, they grab the #1 seed.
User avatar
Stix
Lead Assistant
Posts: 5,337
And1: 2,655
Joined: Jul 26, 2007
Location: Phoenix
 

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#17 » by Stix » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:46 am

Verdict is out on that still, but this is going to be a helluva fun team to watch!
User avatar
boomershadow
Forum Mod - Pacers
Forum Mod - Pacers
Posts: 5,995
And1: 7,495
Joined: Jul 14, 2014
Location: Naptown
   

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#18 » by boomershadow » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:47 am

iLLmatic860 wrote:not even close.

Knicks mortgaged their ENTIRE future for a 3rd tier star. Knicks gon Knick


That was a lot to pay for Bridges, but the Knicks undoubtedly got better in the short term.
User avatar
Stix
Lead Assistant
Posts: 5,337
And1: 2,655
Joined: Jul 26, 2007
Location: Phoenix
 

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#19 » by Stix » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:48 am

iLLmatic860 wrote:not even close.

Knicks mortgaged their ENTIRE future for a 3rd tier star. Knicks gon Knick


Bro imagine doing the same thing for Brad Beal. :lol:
CDM_Stats
General Manager
Posts: 9,055
And1: 2,813
Joined: Oct 03, 2022
 

Re: are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?! 

Post#20 » by CDM_Stats » Wed Jun 26, 2024 3:49 am

OkcSinceSGA wrote:They were already legit this year, so yes. I think they can give Boston a lot of problems if they can keep OG and have Mikael now.


OG's agent is the happiest guy on the planet right now.. he didn't do **** and his guy might have just got a max contract

Return to The General Board