Delon Wright needs to be playing over McBride

KnixinSix · Post #1 » by **KnixinSix** » Mon Apr 28, 2025 11:20 pm

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.

Richard4444 · Post #2 » by **Richard4444** » Mon Apr 28, 2025 11:32 pm

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.

Wildcat · Post #3 » by **Wildcat** » Mon Apr 28, 2025 11:47 pm

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.

Post #4 » by **K_ick_God** » Mon Apr 28, 2025 11:53 pm

Deuce can get going

nykballa2k4 · Post #5 » by **nykballa2k4** » Mon Apr 28, 2025 11:53 pm

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.

Post #6 » by **GONYK** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:13 am

Jalen Bluntson · Post #7 » by **Jalen Bluntson** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:22 am

Post #8 » by **Deeeez Knicks** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:33 am

Deuce is struggling but he will bounce back. We will need him if we are going to make a run.

prophet_of_rage · Post #9 » by **prophet_of_rage** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:41 am

Deuce will not be benched for Delon Wright.

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GettinitDone · Post #10 » by **GettinitDone** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:59 am

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

Post #11 » by **K_ick_God** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:00 am

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

KnixinSix · Post #12 » by **KnixinSix** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:07 am

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.

Iron Mantis · Post #13 » by **Iron Mantis** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:07 am

GONYK wrote:

Shamet is really like that?

KnixinSix · Post #14 » by **KnixinSix** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:07 am

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.

TKKnicks1 · Post #15 » by **TKKnicks1** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 11:56 am

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.

prophet_of_rage · Post #16 » by **prophet_of_rage** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 11:59 am

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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Knicksfan1992 · Post #17 » by **Knicksfan1992** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 12:56 pm

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 :lol:

WaltFrazier · Post #18 » by **WaltFrazier** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:02 pm

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

MrDollarBills · Post #19 » by **MrDollarBills** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:38 pm

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

MrDollarBills · Post #20 » by **MrDollarBills** » Tue Apr 29, 2025 1:40 pm

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.