2016-17 Rookie Watch thread

[MotownMadness]

When is Ellenson going to play?

Yeah that's the problem right now as it's hard to see a way for him to get mins as we are pretty deep up front. But hes going to push SVG to have to figure something out cause he's to talented not to start developing him right away.

[magnumt]

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Forgot all about Ellenson, good pick for you guys. If he shoots the 3 well that's a very positive sign.

How's Valentine been so far?

--Mags

[blazeyo]

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Forgot all about Ellenson, good pick for you guys. If he shoots the 3 well that's a very positive sign.

How's Valentine been so far?

--Mags

He is injured...........

[Black Jack]

I love names like Mindaugus Kuzminskas, it's so fun hearing announcers butcher them

On Jaylen Brown, this is just a thought, but I met him over the summer in Berkeley and my impression was (a) the kid is huge for a guard and (b) he seems super mature and intelligent. I liked his game in college and think he'll do well.

[GimmeDat]

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Forgot all about Ellenson, good pick for you guys. If he shoots the 3 well that's a very positive sign.

How's Valentine been so far?

--Mags

Looked great in his first outing, but as someone else said, rolled his ankle and has been sitting out. Should be back for the final preseason game! We've got high hopes for him.

[magnumt]

Forgot all about Ellenson, good pick for you guys. If he shoots the 3 well that's a very positive sign.

How's Valentine been so far?

--Mags

Looked great in his first outing, but as someone else said, rolled his ankle and has been sitting out. Should be back for the final preseason game! We've got high hopes for him.

Good to hear. He was a great pick. He's someone I wanted the Knicks to consider if they got a mid to late 1st for that draft. If healthy, he's a multi-tool player.

--Mags

[Catchall]

Ellenson is a really nice, well-rounded stretch-4/5 if his shooting comes around.

[JellosJigglin]

The last 2 games Luke Walton has been giving Ingram some minutes at PG and he has looked more comfortable. Last night he was the team's leading scorer

21 points (7-10FG, 2-3 3PT), 7reb, 4ast, 2 stl in 28 minutes

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[Kalela]

This may sound crazy because we are talking about a player who was undrafted but I think Ron Baker will be a really good player for the Knicks.

[Chuck Everett]

Baker and Van Vleet look like they are both going to make the team.

[Slartibartfast]

Troy Williams looking legit in Memphis. Hustles, good athlete, good forward size, strokes spot-up 3s.

[sixerhp3]

Ben Simmons will be back in January.

[Patsfan1081]

When is Ellenson going to play?

Yeah that's the problem right now as it's hard to see a way for him to get mins as we are pretty deep up front. But hes going to push SVG to have to figure something out cause he's to talented not to start developing him right away.

I couldn't believe Boston passed on him at 16, I was sure he would be a lottery pic. All the kid has to do is put on some muscle and he could end up being a huge pickup.

[CoreyGallagher]

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[SkyHookFTW]

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Now if your team can only find a guard who can shoot like that...

[CoreyGallagher]

Now if your team can only find a guard who can shoot like that...

Yeah, our guard rotation is disappointing with Bayless likely missing some regular season games and Sergio being such a streaky shooter from night to night (did shoot well tonight, tho). I'm not really sure what to expect to begin the season.

[ElectricMayhem]

Bryn Forbes shot 8/12 from three in the preseason.
He was 7/11 (4/5 from 3) for 19 points in his final game for the Spurs. He's too good of a shooter not to make his mark in the league.

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Firin' Brynstone!

[Klomp]

Kris Dunn played a lot better last night. Here are his highlights, with a few clips from last year's ROY mixed in...

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[Green89]

I love names like Mindaugus Kuzminskas, it's so fun hearing announcers butcher them

On Jaylen Brown, this is just a thought, but I met him over the summer in Berkeley and my impression was (a) the kid is huge for a guard and (b) he seems super mature and intelligent. I liked his game in college and think he'll do well.

He'll be playing the 3 and even the 4.

[JN]

Brandon Ingram's first NBA field goal was a banked-in 3. He looked genuinely embarrassed

It's been a rough couple games offensively so the bench and coaches looked sincerely happy for him. Just looks nervous, but still impacting the game on the defensive end. In both games the team went on a run when he was in the game. Really like his effort on D.

He should be solid on the defensive end from day 1. Hes really smart on that side of the ball and you cant teach that 7'4 wingspan. Offensively its going to take him a long time I think. He still has a very high ceiling, he just needs to get used to the speed and strength of the NBA. His first month at Duke was pretty bad as well, people forget but he was actually benched early in the season at Duke. I think it just takes him awhile to get comfortable. Hes pretty slow for a perimeter player (first step wise) and obviously is going to get pushed around. But once he learns how to use his height/length + his ball handling and shot making ability he will start to make an impact. I dont think he will be a front runner for ROY but not going to question his long term potential. The dude just turned 19 and is really smart, he will learn how to use his strengths to his advantage

So he was an average defender in the NCAA as a frosh yet he will be solid defensively in his first year in the NBA.