2025 Summer League Game 5: Consolation prize Knicks versus Wizards 3:30 pm on NBA TV.

MrDollarBills · Post #81 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:10 pm

thebuzzardman wrote:Diawara coast to coast off the rebound.

He looks really good.

Get him into camp already. How did we even get this guy with these measurables and upside?

MrDollarBills · Post #82 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:11 pm

BKlutch wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:
thebuzzardman wrote:
Mo D

He's still a little raw, but there's a lot that's already developed.

He's not raw as in "maybe" but "when"

Yo all jokes aside, I see some good upside. This is definitely the kind of player that we need to develop.

I don't have that sense of dread I had the past few seasons that the kids would just go to the Knicks to die.

This has been eye opening. Screw the score of this game. There are some pieces here that need some seasoning.

thebuzzardman · Post #83 » by **thebuzzardman** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:12 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:
thebuzzardman wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:Who was the big guy who drove and dished for that corner 3????

Mo D

He's still a little raw, but there's a lot that's already developed.

He's not raw as in "maybe" but "when"

Yo all jokes aside, I see some good upside. This is definitely the kind of player that we need to develop.

I thought Pate looked a little ragged the first two games, but he's settled in, playing under control and well.

Both guys look like they will pan out, though feel more confident in saying Mo D will, right now. But he's not ahead by much and that's a compliment to Pate because Mo D looks really solid and skilled.

Like the stuff that Mo D needs to get better at aren't a lot. Nnaji even as a center looks really raw and several years away. Mo D looks like a guy who could make the full time roster next year.

thebuzzardman · Post #84 » by **thebuzzardman** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:13 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:
thebuzzardman wrote:Diawara coast to coast off the rebound.

He looks really good.

Get him into camp already. How did we even get this guy with these measurables and upside?

Not sure. Probably because he's still a project. The 3 point shots needs work, but the form is there.
His drives are good but decision making/finishing can go up a level.
All really fixable stuff.

MrDollarBills · Post #85 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:15 pm

What stands out is his footwork defensively, his length (no pause he really has long arms), quickness and control with the ball in his hands in transition.

I mean obviously we need to see him versus NBA level comp but there is a lot to work with. He reminds me of early Pascal Siakam

BKlutch · Post #86 » by **BKlutch** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:15 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:
BKlutch wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:
Yo all jokes aside, I see some good upside. This is definitely the kind of player that we need to develop.

I don't have that sense of dread I had the past few seasons that the kids would just go to the Knicks to die.

This has been eye opening. Screw the score of this game. There are some pieces here that need some seasoning.

If you watched only the Dink Pate highlights, you'd think we was a lotto pick, not an undrafted kid. If they can't take a chance on him, they're not worth their salaries. Mo D is also going to be good. We need good, cheap kids on the bench with this terrible 2nd apron looming over us.

MrDollarBills · Post #87 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:17 pm

thebuzzardman wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:
thebuzzardman wrote:
Mo D

He's still a little raw, but there's a lot that's already developed.

He's not raw as in "maybe" but "when"

Yo all jokes aside, I see some good upside. This is definitely the kind of player that we need to develop.

I thought Pate looked a little ragged the first two games, but he's settled in, playing under control and well.

Both guys look like they will pan out, though feel more confident in saying Mo D will, right now. But he's not ahead by much and that's a compliment to Pate because Mo D looks really solid and skilled.

Like the stuff that Mo D needs to get better at aren't a lot. Nnaji even as a center looks really raw and several years away. Mo D looks like a guy who could make the full time roster next year.

I need to pay attention to Pate some more.

But yes. Diawara looks like he is worth rostering. Even if his offense lags now, his defensive chops look like they can be serviceable at the next level.

GettinitDone · Post #88 » by **GettinitDone** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:18 pm

Pate has some Reddish (the good parts) in him

He's hungry and he could be the potential star talent to get on the cheap Leon's been trying to get since Cam

F N 11 · Post #89 » by **F N 11** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:22 pm

Let’s go kids develop

Lemmie_live · Post #90 » by **Lemmie_live** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:23 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:
thebuzzardman wrote:Need to see Mo D and Taint
pause

The consummate lineup

ctorres · Post #91 » by **ctorres** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:38 pm

if he is backing up Mikal and OG, do you need that much offense from Diawara beyond hitting an open three at a decent clip or the occasional drive to the hoop?

any reason he can't get a steady 10-16 mpg if he doesn't hurt the team on the offensive end?

ITGM · Post #92 » by **ITGM** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 9:54 pm

I heard Di*k exploded today. I missed it, but I'm looking forward to watching the film.

Ravenxvirall · Post #93 » by **Ravenxvirall** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:03 pm

Forgot this game was on, I’m gonna guess I didn’t miss much?

Orange Mamba · Post #94 » by **Orange Mamba** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:47 pm

Ravenxvirall wrote:Forgot this game was on, I’m gonna guess I didn’t miss much?

you missed an explosion by Dick and Mo D

VirginiaKnickFan · Post #95 » by **VirginiaKnickFan** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 10:55 pm

How has Nnaji looked, I haven't watched many summer games.

MrDollarBills · Post #96 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 11:43 pm

GettinitDone wrote:Pate has some Reddish (the good parts) in him

He's hungry and he could be the potential star talent to get on the cheap Leon's been trying to get since Cam

I'm gonna say this.

Finding diamonds in the rough and polishing them to become legit NBA rotation pieces is the hallmark of a well run organization with a winning program. We saw San Antonio and Miami do this.

I feel very optimistic about where we're headed.

Fat Kat · Post #97 » by **Fat Kat** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 11:44 pm

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MrDollarBills · Post #98 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sat Jul 19, 2025 11:47 pm

ctorres wrote:if he is backing up Mikal and OG, do you need that much offense from Diawara beyond hitting an open three at a decent clip or the occasional drive to the hoop?

any reason he can't get a steady 10-16 mpg if he doesn't hurt the team on the offensive end?

He has good form on his shot from what I watched today but the attempts i saw didn't go down. He needs a lot more time in the gym to develop consistency there, which was what I also recall from his draft bio if I remember correctly.

His rebounding, ball handling in transition, and defense look promising.

Does this mean he will play next season? Absolutely not. But I see potential in this kid.

Guano · Post #99 » by **Guano** » Sun Jul 20, 2025 1:22 am

What the hell happened to mark price or was it Stockton? Whatever it was this is vv disappointing...

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Guano · Post #100 » by **Guano** » Sun Jul 20, 2025 1:24 am

thebuzzardman wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:Who was the big guy who drove and dished for that corner 3????

Mo D

He's still a little raw, but there's a lot that's already developed.

He's not raw as in "maybe" but "when"

Missed the game but absolutely loved reading the thread.

Knicks being lead to the promise land by the French!