Steve Mills Outlines The Knicks Plan: FULL REBUILD

2010 · Post #1 » by **2010** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 7:39 am

"Today is a new day for this franchise," Steve Mills said in the news release. "Scott Perry will immediately begin to put together a basketball operations department that is among the best in the league. We will all be united in implementing our strategy, which is to build our team by developing young players, emphasizing athleticism, length and defense. We have several rising young stars in the organization and we expect to add more young talent to this core. Our message to our fans is clear: we will be disciplined in sticking to this strategy, hold our players and staff accountable to the high standards that we have set for ourselves, and deliver results."

http://www.nba.com/knicks/steve-mills-named-president-perry-named-general-manager-ny-knicks

earthmansurfer · Post #2 » by **earthmansurfer** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 7:42 am

Is this from the Onion or did he actually say this? Wow! Bring it on Mr. Mills, bring it on... (Well, actually, this is Phils plan, you know, the guy you just fired ;-)

Rasho Brezec · Post #3 » by **Rasho Brezec** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 7:47 am

Just draft Doncic or else.

KnicksGadfly · Post #4 » by **KnicksGadfly** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 7:58 am

Can't ask for much beyond this as an opening message. Let's turn this franchise around!

Wolfgang630 · Post #5 » by **Wolfgang630** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:00 am

Goodbye Melo.

Shemy · Post #6 » by **Shemy** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:06 am

lets hope they stick with it

MP4LIFE · Post #7 » by **MP4LIFE** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:07 am

Until the losing starts and then we will trade picks for Brandon Knight.

Juggynaut · Post #8 » by **Juggynaut** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:17 am

Rasho Brezec wrote:Just draft Doncic or else.

Yes plz I want a starting lineup of euros. Also Frank and KP fit that description perfectly.

TheBigBoss · Post #9 » by **TheBigBoss** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:21 am

Rasho Brezec wrote:Just draft Doncic or else.

Could you give us your scouting report on Doncic? Also how do you feelnabout us drafting Frank?

Worst_to_First · Post #10 » by **Worst_to_First** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:26 am

2010 wrote:
"Today is a new day for this franchise," Steve Mills said in the news release. "Scott Perry will immediately begin to put together a basketball operations department that is among the best in the league. We will all be united in implementing our strategy, which is to build our team by developing young players, emphasizing athleticism, length and defense. We have several rising young stars in the organization and we expect to add more young talent to this core. Our message to our fans is clear: we will be disciplined in sticking to this strategy, hold our players and staff accountable to the high standards that we have set for ourselves, and deliver results."

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20045587

Will be difficult to add more young talent with the amount of money showered to Timmy.

Worst_to_First · Post #11 » by **Worst_to_First** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:32 am

Rasho Brezec wrote:Just draft Doncic or else.

We should have that #7 number ready for Doncic.

Knicksfan20 · Post #12 » by **Knicksfan20** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:39 am

2010 wrote:
"Today is a new day for this franchise," Steve Mills said in the news release. "Scott Perry will immediately begin to put together a basketball operations department that is among the best in the league. We will all be united in implementing our strategy, which is to build our team by developing young players, emphasizing athleticism, length and defense. We have several rising young stars in the organization and we expect to add more young talent to this core. Our message to our fans is clear: we will be disciplined in sticking to this strategy, hold our players and staff accountable to the high standards that we have set for ourselves, and deliver results."

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20045587

Glory Glory Hallelujah!

SportsGuy8 · Post #13 » by **SportsGuy8** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:46 am

Who are even the tank-contenders? Nets (unintentionally), Bulls, Magic, Suns, Pacers, Hawks? Anyone else? Lakers probably won't suck enough to be in contention, same for Kings.

Too many of them on the East, making it that much harder to end up with a bad enough record. Knicks' lineup should still be able to "compete" with them. Unless KP makes a giant leap and breaks out.

Just no Bledsoe (or anyone similar) please.

NoStatsGuy · Post #14 » by **NoStatsGuy** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:29 am

earthmansurfer wrote:Is this from the Onion or did he actually say this? Wow! Bring it on Mr. Mills, bring it on... (Well, actually, this is Phils plan, you know, the guy you just fired

yup actually it is. unfortunately hes not very good at dealing with players inside the organization. too bad

NoStatsGuy · Post #15 » by **NoStatsGuy** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:31 am

another thing, he didnt say tanking is the way. so get rdy to hate and rephrase this every chance you get

tanking is not the only way to gather and build up young talent. but im sure you know

MaseInYourFace · Post #16 » by **MaseInYourFace** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:32 am

Sounds good. Now let's see that discipline!

MaseInYourFace · Post #17 » by **MaseInYourFace** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:34 am

earthmansurfer wrote:Is this from the Onion or did he actually say this? Wow! Bring it on Mr. Mills, bring it on... (Well, actually, this is Phils plan, you know, the guy you just fired

Not really. Phil didn't emphasize athleticism since he was stuck in pre Dantoni basketball. He brought Noah in etc. I think there are enough differences there...

earthmansurfer · Post #18 » by **earthmansurfer** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:34 am

RottenApple wrote:
earthmansurfer wrote:Is this from the Onion or did he actually say this? Wow! Bring it on Mr. Mills, bring it on... (Well, actually, this is Phils plan, you know, the guy you just fired

yup actually it is. unfortunately hes not very good at dealing with players inside the organization. too bad

Yeah, he played a bit of mindgames, but regarding the one he played on Melo, I'd say paybacks are a Bitz.

earthmansurfer · Post #19 » by **earthmansurfer** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:36 am

MaseInYourFace wrote:
earthmansurfer wrote:Is this from the Onion or did he actually say this? Wow! Bring it on Mr. Mills, bring it on... (Well, actually, this is Phils plan, you know, the guy you just fired

Not really. Phil didn't emphasize athleticism since he was stuck in pre Dantoni basketball. He brought Noah in etc. I think there are enough differences there...

Fair enough, but the plan being rebuilding and youth, not so much the athletic part - well, KP sure B Athletic though. And if what you say is really the new plan, then that means Willy is gone and Frank might not be that guy (it will take him 2 years or so to really know but I think he will be über athletic once he fills out.)

MaseInYourFace · Post #20 » by **MaseInYourFace** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:40 am

earthmansurfer wrote:
MaseInYourFace wrote:
earthmansurfer wrote:Is this from the Onion or did he actually say this? Wow! Bring it on Mr. Mills, bring it on... (Well, actually, this is Phils plan, you know, the guy you just fired

Not really. Phil didn't emphasize athleticism since he was stuck in pre Dantoni basketball. He brought Noah in etc. I think there are enough differences there...

Fair enough, but the plan being rebuilding and youth, not so much the athletic part - well, KP sure B Athletic though. And if what you say is really the new plan, then that means Willy is gone and Frank might not be that guy (it will take him 2 years or so to really know but I think he will be über athletic once he fills out.)

I think they would consider trading Willy yeah. I like Willy but not sure he fits in as a starter. If they keep him in bench they need to clear some playing time for him by trading other dudes. Frank definitely fits the plan.