are the Knicks LEGIT contenders?!

[RHODEY]

& look what happened when we played some strong competition in Dallas ..
As I said it didn’t matter who we faced, we were always going to win it this year.

As I said they faced 3 weak ass teams and one strong team who you matched up well against. They won a ring by competing for one entire series, good for you ,but don't expect fans to bow down to the Celts like they are some juggernaut.....you haven't proven that.

I mean what does that say about “top 5” Brunson if he couldn’t beat one of these “weak ass teams” ?

Speaking of proving things, what have the Knicks done to prove they are a legit contender ?

It says the Knicks were completely decimated with Injuries . Missing 3 starters and their 6 &7th men off the bench going into the game. Josh l...on top of that they lose Brunson to a broken hand.

[Sweet Serenity]

As I said they faced 3 weak ass teams and one strong team who you matched up well against. They won a ring by competing for one entire series, good for you ,but don't expect fans to bow down to the Celts like they are some juggernaut.....you haven't proven that.

I mean what does that say about “top 5” Brunson if he couldn’t beat one of these “weak ass teams” ?

Speaking of proving things, what have the Knicks done to prove they are a legit contender ?

It says the Knicks were completely decimated with Injuries .

What does it say that we were missing out third best player for basically the entire playoffs & still dominated ?

Funny that you didn’t answer my second question ?

[RHODEY]

I mean what does that say about “top 5” Brunson if he couldn’t beat one of these “weak ass teams” ?

Speaking of proving things, what have the Knicks done to prove they are a legit contender ?

It says the Knicks were completely decimated with Injuries .

What does it say that we were missing out third best player for basically the entire playoffs & still dominated ?

Funny that you didn’t answer my second question ?

First Porzingis didnt miss the entire playoffs. Second you only looked dominant - mostly playing weak ass teams - mostly when he played. What does it say when a team so loaded is so reliant on their 3rd best player to look good versus mostly weak competition? And you are comparing that to the Knicks missing....

Their #2 for the entire playoffs
Their #3 OG for a huge chunk of the playoffs
Their Defensive Anchor - Mitch Robinson for a huge chunk of the playoffs
Their best bench sub - Josh Hart - played injured for a huge chunk of the playoffs
Their best sniper off the bench Bogdoiovic - for a huge chunk of the playoffs
And finally their best player - who was playing on a bad foot - to a broken hand.

[Sweet Serenity]

It says the Knicks were completely decimated with Injuries .

What does it say that we were missing out third best player for basically the entire playoffs & still dominated ?

Funny that you didn’t answer my second question ?

First Porzingis didnt miss the entire playoffs. Second you only looked dominant - mostly playing weak ass teams - mostly when he played. What does it say when a team so loaded is so reliant on their 3rd best player to look good versus mostly weak competition? And you are comparing that to the Knicks missing....

Their #2 for the entire playoffs
Their #3 OG for a huge chunk of the playoffs
Their Defensive Anchor - Mitch Robinson for a huge chunk of the playoffs
Their best bench sub - Josh Hart - played injured for a huge chunk of the playoffs
Their best sniper off the bench Bogdoiovic - for a huge chunk of the playoffs
And finally their best player - who was playing on a bad foot - to a broken hand.

We went 16-3 with him playing 4 games healthy, what do you mean we only looked dominant when he played ?

Every player plays with niggles come playoff time, don’t come here & use Hart & Brunson as injury excuses. If we’re going to go that I can say Tatum was playing on a bad back after landing on his tailbone from Martin undercutting him & that he was playing on a bad ankle after he rolled it on Bam’s foot.

[RHODEY]

What does it say that we were missing out third best player for basically the entire playoffs & still dominated ?

Funny that you didn’t answer my second question ?

First Porzingis didnt miss the entire playoffs. Second you only looked dominant - mostly playing weak ass teams - mostly when he played. What does it say when a team so loaded is so reliant on their 3rd best player to look good versus mostly weak competition? And you are comparing that to the Knicks missing....

Their #2 for the entire playoffs
Their #3 OG for a huge chunk of the playoffs
Their Defensive Anchor - Mitch Robinson for a huge chunk of the playoffs
Their best bench sub - Josh Hart - played injured for a huge chunk of the playoffs
Their best sniper off the bench Bogdoiovic - for a huge chunk of the playoffs
And finally their best player - who was playing on a bad foot - to a broken hand.

We went 16-3 with him playing 4 games healthy, what do you mean we only looked dominant when he played ?

Every player plays with niggles come playoff time, don’t come here & use Hart & Brunson as injury excuses. If we’re going to go that I can say Tatum was playing on a bad back after landing on his tailbone from Martin undercutting him & that he was playing on a bad ankle after he rolled it on Bam’s foot.

I meant what I said, you won those games but not too many in dominant fashion. You play like that against a healthy Knicks, Bucks, or 76's this years and you are in for the fight of your life.

As far as you minimizing Harts and Brunsons injuries , thats How do you minimizing missing 3/5 of your starting lineup and change ??? You are not talking in good faith.

[Sweet Serenity]

First Porzingis didnt miss the entire playoffs. Second you only looked dominant - mostly playing weak ass teams - mostly when he played. What does it say when a team so loaded is so reliant on their 3rd best player to look good versus mostly weak competition? And you are comparing that to the Knicks missing....

Their #2 for the entire playoffs
Their #3 OG for a huge chunk of the playoffs
Their Defensive Anchor - Mitch Robinson for a huge chunk of the playoffs
Their best bench sub - Josh Hart - played injured for a huge chunk of the playoffs
Their best sniper off the bench Bogdoiovic - for a huge chunk of the playoffs
And finally their best player - who was playing on a bad foot - to a broken hand.

We went 16-3 with him playing 4 games healthy, what do you mean we only looked dominant when he played ?

Every player plays with niggles come playoff time, don’t come here & use Hart & Brunson as injury excuses. If we’re going to go that I can say Tatum was playing on a bad back after landing on his tailbone from Martin undercutting him & that he was playing on a bad ankle after he rolled it on Bam’s foot.

I meant what I said, you won those games but not too many in dominant fashion. You play like that against a healthy Knicks, Bucks, or 76's this years and you are in for the fight of your life.

How about worrying about getting past the second round first lol

[MavsDirk41]

They got a big hole in the middle with the loss of Hartenstein. Robinson hasnt proven that he can stay healthy and out of foul trouble. Randle is too small to play the 5 on a consistent basis. They need another big. The rest of the roster is solid though.

[RHODEY]

They got a big hole in the middle with the loss of Hartenstein. Robinson hasnt proven that he can stay healthy and out of foul trouble. Randle is too small to play the 5 on a consistent basis. They need another big. The rest of the roster is solid though.

Its about health , and they are about to swing a trade for a backup center. The rest of the roster is elite not just solid.

[Sweet Serenity]

They got a big hole in the middle with the loss of Hartenstein. Robinson hasnt proven that he can stay healthy and out of foul trouble. Randle is too small to play the 5 on a consistent basis. They need another big. The rest of the roster is solid though.

Its about health , and they are about to swing a trade for a backup center. The rest of the roster is elite not just solid.

It was only a matter of time before Knicks fans took it to far lol

[Moose]

They got a big hole in the middle with the loss of Hartenstein. Robinson hasnt proven that he can stay healthy and out of foul trouble. Randle is too small to play the 5 on a consistent basis. They need another big. The rest of the roster is solid though.

Its about health , and they are about to swing a trade for a backup center. The rest of the roster is elite not just solid.

It was only a matter of time before Knicks fans took it to far lol

Yea, elite is too far. That's more for those Warriors teams, Heat teams, etc.

It's a very strong roster. But that iHart loss is a blow for sure. If he re-signed, they would have basically been set.

[GrandTheftRondo]

No name calling..being butthurt is not an excuse. The year is 2024 welcome to the Present, where Tatum could not do what you said "most #1 options " would do.

That’s because he was too busy focusing on leading his team to a championship instead of stat chasing.

Come back to me when Brunson can at least lead his team to a conference finals appearance .. something Tatum has done multiple times.

You’ve been way too arrogant towards other fan bases since Boston finally won a chip. Try being humble.

Unlike a certain Knicks fool in this thread who does nothing but **** talk Boston.

Well done on winning the waaaaaaah waaaaaah we were hurt medal though!

[1993Playoffs]

Another good move imo , they have a good team

[RoyceDa59]

Brunson / McBride
Bridges / Payne
Anunoby / Morris Sr
Hart / Achiuwa
Towns / Mitchell

A little thin on the bench but their starting unit now rivals Boston.

[JujitsuFlip]

Brunson / McBride
Bridges / Payne
Anunoby / Morris Sr
Hart / Achiuwa
Towns / Mitchell

A little thin on the bench but their starting unit now rivals Boston.

Kudos to the Knicks, they have did such a good job building around Brunson.

Since Brunson signed in the summer of 2022 the Knicks turned Reddish, Arcidiacono, Mykhailiuk, RJ, IQ, Shake, Bogi, Diakite, Randle, and DDV into Hart, OG, Bridges, and KAT.

4 quality starters next to Brunson, all acquired via trade.

[Ballerhogger]

They should be really good in RS but i question if they gel in the playoffs and play solid defense .

[Flash4thewin]

They are contenders for sure. If they are healthy in the playoffs I expect them to make some noise.

[Wargreymon]

Absolutely on the same level of the Celtics. They got their Porzingis in Towns. They have the starters. Now they just need some bench pieces but they can always get that at the trade deadline or...who knows maybe a player or two breaks out and develops to solidify their bench situation.

[Sealab2024]

KAT is going to get destroyed living in Manhattan. Playing for Thibs....

[Riot Randolph]

Brunson / McBride
Bridges / Payne
Anunoby / Morris Sr
Hart / Achiuwa
Towns / Mitchell

A little thin on the bench but their starting unit now rivals Boston.

Kolek
Payne
Chewie
Mitchell

[RHODEY]

Absolutely on the same level of the Celtics. They got their Porzingis in Towns. They have the starters. Now they just need some bench pieces but they can always get that at the trade deadline or...who knows maybe a player or two breaks out and develops to solidify their bench situation.

Agreed