Austin Rivers to the Knicks on a 1 year deal

HeatIn5 · Post #1 » by **HeatIn5** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:06 pm

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JimmyPlopper · Post #2 » by **JimmyPlopper** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:08 pm

Hell probably start right?

Johnny Tomala · Post #3 » by **Johnny Tomala** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:12 pm

From Rockets to Knicks. That's a big downgrade. I wonder if playing in New York is really that big draw when you play for Knicks (so you play for nothing, cause the Knicks are and will always be terrible).

Post #4 » by **Clyde Frazier** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:13 pm

People will get their jokes off by default but it's a fine signing. League average from 3 over last 4 seasons on 4+ attempts per game and can handle the ball a bit. I hate the payton signing but nothing wrong with this.

tugs · Post #5 » by **tugs** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:14 pm

Watch his numbers blow up

Johnny Tomala · Post #6 » by **Johnny Tomala** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:15 pm

Clyde Frazier wrote:People will get their jokes off by default but it's a fine signing. League average from 3 over last 4 seasons on 4+ attempts per game and can handle the ball a bit. I hate the payton signing but i'm fine with this.

It's fine for Knicks. Rivers is a decent player. It's terrible signing for him since he went from contender to the team that has no chance at playoffs.

NY 567 · Post #7 » by **NY 567** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:15 pm

Leagues on notice now.

marcush · Post #8 » by **marcush** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:17 pm

He’s a pretty decent role player but this could be interesting if he has a high usage.

Barnzy · Post #9 » by **Barnzy** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:19 pm

lol Knicks about to sign a raft of free agents with all their cap space that no one else wanted.

Same thing ever year.

Romeiro Celtic · Post #10 » by **Romeiro Celtic** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:19 pm

Will probably be traded by the deadline, given the contract and where he is going.

Post #11 » by **HMFFL** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:19 pm

Austin's separation issues with his father Doc may start backup. I hope the NBA doesn't run the story like that did about his childhood growing.

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Post #12 » by **Clyde Frazier** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:20 pm

Johnny Tomala wrote:
Clyde Frazier wrote:People will get their jokes off by default but it's a fine signing. League average from 3 over last 4 seasons on 4+ attempts per game and can handle the ball a bit. I hate the payton signing but i'm fine with this.

It's fine for Knicks. Rivers is a decent player. It's terrible signing for him since he went from contender to the team that has no chance at playoffs.

the rockets weren't a contender.

wade44 · Post #13 » by **wade44** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:20 pm

So are they going to be any better than last year?

Johnny Tomala · Post #14 » by **Johnny Tomala** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:22 pm

Clyde Frazier wrote:
Johnny Tomala wrote:
Clyde Frazier wrote:People will get their jokes off by default but it's a fine signing. League average from 3 over last 4 seasons on 4+ attempts per game and can handle the ball a bit. I hate the payton signing but i'm fine with this.

It's fine for Knicks. Rivers is a decent player. It's terrible signing for him since he went from contender to the team that has no chance at playoffs.

the rockets weren't a contender.

As long as Harden is there they should be label as contender. Even if you don't count them as contender, 2nd round team in Rockets is more appeasing place to play than Knicks IMO. I can't imagine I'd ever want to play for Knicks - unless I'd want to see Spike Lee or Woody Allen watching me play.

macNcheese3 · Post #15 » by **macNcheese3** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:23 pm

Clyde Frazier wrote:
Johnny Tomala wrote:
Clyde Frazier wrote:People will get their jokes off by default but it's a fine signing. League average from 3 over last 4 seasons on 4+ attempts per game and can handle the ball a bit. I hate the payton signing but i'm fine with this.

It's fine for Knicks. Rivers is a decent player. It's terrible signing for him since he went from contender to the team that has no chance at playoffs.

the rockets weren't a contender.

Playoff team

Post #16 » by **Clyde Frazier** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:25 pm

Johnny Tomala wrote:
Clyde Frazier wrote:
Johnny Tomala wrote:
It's fine for Knicks. Rivers is a decent player. It's terrible signing for him since he went from contender to the team that has no chance at playoffs.

the rockets weren't a contender.

As long as Harden is there they should be label as contender. Even if you don't count them as contender, 2nd round team in Rockets is more appeasing place to play than Knicks IMO. I can't imagine I'd ever want to play for Knicks - unless I'd want to see Spike Lee or Woody Allen watching me play.

i think rivers cares more about having an NBA job than what you think of the knicks.

SleepingDragon · Post #17 » by **SleepingDragon** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:27 pm

Thought he's joining his dad in Philly? :lol:

LakersSoul · Post #18 » by **LakersSoul** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:29 pm

Good signing. Knicks need more guards but a point guard would help most.

Any indication on the amount yet?

Yeggo Poleggo · Post #19 » by **Yeggo Poleggo** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:29 pm

There is a lot of irrational hate for him, but the kid has some talent. By playing in a pressure free place with the Knicks, Im convinced he'll put up some career numbers.

MalonesElbows · Post #20 » by **MalonesElbows** » Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:31 pm

He's not terrible. A poor man's Clarkson.