Mikal's Broke then Fixed Then Broke Jump Shot

[NYKnickerbocker]

I’m confident he’ll figure it out. He’s still money in the midrange and from the corners. He should probably chill on the quick trigger threes from the top until that **** is right tho lol

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[HighRyzer83]

I’m starting to think Mikal might have knee issues. With his form he barely needs to jump on his shots. It could explain why he shoots better from corner 3 and mid range. Less lift is required on those shots. It could explain why he can’t play defense like he use to and changed his form to compensate for his tired legs. If you play ball with tired legs you know what I’m talking about.

A knee issue would have nothing to do with changing the mechanics and set point on his shot. The simplest answer is correct, he fixed something that didn't need to be fixed and broke his shot in the process. There was no need to change his form, and he did, now he can't shoot, it's that simple.

Ok but how would that explain his lack of defense and overall impact. Maybe he's just a herb and thrives in minimum pressure environment

[NoDopeOnSundays]

I’m starting to think Mikal might have knee issues. With his form he barely needs to jump on his shots. It could explain why he shoots better from corner 3 and mid range. Less lift is required on those shots. It could explain why he can’t play defense like he use to and changed his form to compensate for his tired legs. If you play ball with tired legs you know what I’m talking about.

A knee issue would have nothing to do with changing the mechanics and set point on his shot. The simplest answer is correct, he fixed something that didn't need to be fixed and broke his shot in the process. There was no need to change his form, and he did, now he can't shoot, it's that simple.

Ok but how would that explain his lack of defense and overall impact. Maybe he's just a herb and thrives in minimum pressure environment

I don't think he's good at POA defense against small guards, he should be on the court with Deuce more.

[ScienceOfLosing]

I’m starting to think Mikal might have knee issues. With his form he barely needs to jump on his shots. It could explain why he shoots better from corner 3 and mid range. Less lift is required on those shots. It could explain why he can’t play defense like he use to and changed his form to compensate for his tired legs. If you play ball with tired legs you know what I’m talking about.

A knee issue would have nothing to do with changing the mechanics and set point on his shot. The simplest answer is correct, he fixed something that didn't need to be fixed and broke his shot in the process. There was no need to change his form, and he did, now he can't shoot, it's that simple.

Ok but how would that explain his lack of defense and overall impact. Maybe he's just a herb and thrives in minimum pressure environment

I wondered if NY is just not right for him? Tough place to play in general.

[NoDopeOnSundays]

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That's pretty damning

[GettinitDone]

Then there's Bridges' defense, which has been perhaps the biggest surprise. Bridges, the 2022 runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year, has undoubtedly had highlight moments, such as game-sealing block against his former Brooklyn side last week. But overall, he simply hasn't looked as sharp, and teams have repeatedly tested him.

Opponents are forcing Bridges to defend more than 25 on-ball screens per game, not only the highest number in the league this season but the most any NBA player has had to fight through since the Thunder's Luguentz Dort in 2021-22. The result has been a poor one for the Knicks, whose defense hemorrhages 1.14 points per possession when screeners make contact with Bridges.

That's the NBA's second-worst rate among players who've defended 100 on-ball screens where contact was made, according to Second Spectrum. Coupled with the Knicks' challenges to defend the rim with big man Karl-Anthony Towns, it illustrates why the 23rd-ranked New York defense has struggled so mightily.

https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/42625865/nba-trends-lamelo-fouls-philly-magic-number-more


I have hopes that Bridges stock has bottomed, is doing reversal and going up only from here

[KnixinSix]

Then there's Bridges' defense, which has been perhaps the biggest surprise. Bridges, the 2022 runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year, has undoubtedly had highlight moments, such as game-sealing block against his former Brooklyn side last week. But overall, he simply hasn't looked as sharp, and teams have repeatedly tested him.

Opponents are forcing Bridges to defend more than 25 on-ball screens per game, not only the highest number in the league this season but the most any NBA player has had to fight through since the Thunder's Luguentz Dort in 2021-22. The result has been a poor one for the Knicks, whose defense hemorrhages 1.14 points per possession when screeners make contact with Bridges.

That's the NBA's second-worst rate among players who've defended 100 on-ball screens where contact was made, according to Second Spectrum. Coupled with the Knicks' challenges to defend the rim with big man Karl-Anthony Towns, it illustrates why the 23rd-ranked New York defense has struggled so mightily.

https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/42625865/nba-trends-lamelo-fouls-philly-magic-number-more


I have hopes that Bridges stock has bottomed, is doing reversal and going up only from here

Bridges should NOT be playing with the starters nearly as much. PERIOD. Get his confidence up in a simpler role with less pressure.

[NoDopeOnSundays]

Then there's Bridges' defense, which has been perhaps the biggest surprise. Bridges, the 2022 runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year, has undoubtedly had highlight moments, such as game-sealing block against his former Brooklyn side last week. But overall, he simply hasn't looked as sharp, and teams have repeatedly tested him.

Opponents are forcing Bridges to defend more than 25 on-ball screens per game, not only the highest number in the league this season but the most any NBA player has had to fight through since the Thunder's Luguentz Dort in 2021-22. The result has been a poor one for the Knicks, whose defense hemorrhages 1.14 points per possession when screeners make contact with Bridges.

That's the NBA's second-worst rate among players who've defended 100 on-ball screens where contact was made, according to Second Spectrum. Coupled with the Knicks' challenges to defend the rim with big man Karl-Anthony Towns, it illustrates why the 23rd-ranked New York defense has struggled so mightily.

https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/42625865/nba-trends-lamelo-fouls-philly-magic-number-more


I have hopes that Bridges stock has bottomed, is doing reversal and going up only from here

He's playing too many minutes for what they're asking him to do too, Dort only played 32.6 MPG that season.

His minutes are a career high, while asking him to do more than any team has asked him to do, it's asinine and you're seeing diminishing returns.

[8516knicks]

I’m starting to think Mikal might have knee issues. With his form he barely needs to jump on his shots. It could explain why he shoots better from corner 3 and mid range. Less lift is required on those shots. It could explain why he can’t play defense like he use to and changed his form to compensate for his tired legs. If you play ball with tired legs you know what I’m talking about.

A knee issue would have nothing to do with changing the mechanics and set point on his shot. The simplest answer is correct, he fixed something that didn't need to be fixed and broke his shot in the process. There was no need to change his form, and he did, now he can't shoot, it's that simple.

Ok but how would that explain his lack of defense and overall impact. Maybe he's just a herb and thrives in minimum pressure environment

I maintain something is going on with Mikal that we are not privy to. Compare his stats this year and ALL the previous years. Dropoffs like that are HIGHLY UNUSUAL.

He's not Fultz who never was. He'd created a body of work. He's no Aaron Rogers who time has passed by and is too arrogant or greedy to realize it.

Is it medical? Is it emotional? Is it party city time?

Like everyone I hope he pulls out of it. Maybe it's time to flip him and Deuce (given the above post about the different 5 man lineups. Then MIKAL would be THE SCORER on the bench unit. For a while till he snaps out of it.

[8516knicks]

Then there's Bridges' defense, which has been perhaps the biggest surprise. Bridges, the 2022 runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year, has undoubtedly had highlight moments, such as game-sealing block against his former Brooklyn side last week. But overall, he simply hasn't looked as sharp, and teams have repeatedly tested him.

Opponents are forcing Bridges to defend more than 25 on-ball screens per game, not only the highest number in the league this season but the most any NBA player has had to fight through since the Thunder's Luguentz Dort in 2021-22. The result has been a poor one for the Knicks, whose defense hemorrhages 1.14 points per possession when screeners make contact with Bridges.

That's the NBA's second-worst rate among players who've defended 100 on-ball screens where contact was made, according to Second Spectrum. Coupled with the Knicks' challenges to defend the rim with big man Karl-Anthony Towns, it illustrates why the 23rd-ranked New York defense has struggled so mightily.

https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/42625865/nba-trends-lamelo-fouls-philly-magic-number-more


I have hopes that Bridges stock has bottomed, is doing reversal and going up only from here

He's playing too many minutes for what they're asking him to do too, Dort only played 32.6 MPG that season.

His minutes are a career high, while asking him to do more than any team has asked him to do, it's asinine and you're seeing diminishing returns.

Interesting theory.

[8516knicks]

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That's pretty damning

Or if Thibs were awake INFORMATIVE.

[HighRyzer83]

A knee issue would have nothing to do with changing the mechanics and set point on his shot. The simplest answer is correct, he fixed something that didn't need to be fixed and broke his shot in the process. There was no need to change his form, and he did, now he can't shoot, it's that simple.

Ok but how would that explain his lack of defense and overall impact. Maybe he's just a herb and thrives in minimum pressure environment

I wondered if NY is just not right for him? Tough place to play in general.

Not for guys like brunson. He seems to perform better

[WaltFrazier]

How did NBA teams arrive at this strategy so suddenly after Mikal became a Knick, to run him through so many screens?

Or is it because he used to guard wings in his defensive heyday, and now he's guarding quick point guards at the top of the key far more?

[ScienceOfLosing]

Ok but how would that explain his lack of defense and overall impact. Maybe he's just a herb and thrives in minimum pressure environment

I wondered if NY is just not right for him? Tough place to play in general.

Not for guys like brunson. He seems to perform better

That is clear and not the point.

[Fat Kat]

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[E-Balla]

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That's pretty damning

43 minutes is a tiny sample. Not worth mentioning.

[stuporman]

Is his broke then fixed then broke jump shot fixed again?

[Capn'O]

Is his broke then fixed then broke jump shot fixed again?

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All year.

[Woodsanity]

His minutes need to go down. 38 mpg is insane.