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blueNorange wrote:as knicks sell out, nets have harden begging fans to buy tickets.
NYKat wrote:Payton having a bounce back series is all that’s missing from this season
F N 11 wrote:17-20 without Rose
24-11 with Rose
6th man ain’t so “it’s Jordan Clarkson” ain’t it?
KnicksGod wrote:Clyde_Style wrote:Luca flies in tomorrow.
He will clear Covid protocols by Friday of next week. He can join the team then.
That means he could still be available to play as early as Game 4 on Sunday, May 30th
Sure, Thibs said he's a Summer evaluation, but that doesn't mean anything, because Luca is probably in close to game shape right now.
This could get interesting, especially if we are winning the series and Luca could get familiar enough with the team to be in the rotation for the second series.
No disrespect but it's not happening. Thibs isn't inserting a new guy at this stage or expelling the guy everybody wants to expel.
Zenzibar wrote:KnicksGod wrote:Clyde_Style wrote:Luca flies in tomorrow.
He will clear Covid protocols by Friday of next week. He can join the team then.
That means he could still be available to play as early as Game 4 on Sunday, May 30th
Sure, Thibs said he's a Summer evaluation, but that doesn't mean anything, because Luca is probably in close to game shape right now.
This could get interesting, especially if we are winning the series and Luca could get familiar enough with the team to be in the rotation for the second series.
No disrespect but it's not happening. Thibs isn't inserting a new guy at this stage or expelling the guy everybody wants to expel.
True. At the same time Luca is a Euro MVP. But the experience of being in this intense atmosphere in Thibs' practices, preparation etc, is something the Rose Team values for his development.
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F N 11 wrote:17-20 without Rose
24-11 with Rose
6th man ain’t so “it’s Jordan Clarkson” ain’t it?
Oscirus wrote:F N 11 wrote:Ray Williams wrote:Hawks fans talking up Nate McMillan, why we’re not scared.
https://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2020/09/sports-pacers-column?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest
The same Nate that flop every year in the playoffs ok..
Thibs aint exactly know for his playoff success.
blueNorange wrote:as knicks sell out, nets have harden begging fans to buy tickets.
Clyde_Style wrote:Zenzibar wrote:KnicksGod wrote:
No disrespect but it's not happening. Thibs isn't inserting a new guy at this stage or expelling the guy everybody wants to expel.
True. At the same time Luca is a Euro MVP. But the experience of being in this intense atmosphere in Thibs' practices, preparation etc, is something the Rose Team values for his development.
He definitely is here ASAP to soak everything up, but I'm pretty sure that if he is legit he can step in during the playoffs and get some spot minutes as a back-up. I know some coaches don't want to risk ruining a guy's confidence if things don't go well as such a crucial time, but I think you can do 3 minutes and sit him just to get a read on his pulse. If he is lit and ready from the git go you'll learn it immediately. If not, you don't worry about it for now.
Capn'O wrote:We're the recovering meth addict older brother. And we've been clean for a few years now, thank you very much. Very uncouth to bring it up.
cgf wrote:Clyde_Style wrote:Zenzibar wrote:
True. At the same time Luca is a Euro MVP. But the experience of being in this intense atmosphere in Thibs' practices, preparation etc, is something the Rose Team values for his development.
He definitely is here ASAP to soak everything up, but I'm pretty sure that if he is legit he can step in during the playoffs and get some spot minutes as a back-up. I know some coaches don't want to risk ruining a guy's confidence if things don't go well as such a crucial time, but I think you can do 3 minutes and sit him just to get a read on his pulse. If he is lit and ready from the git go you'll learn it immediately. If not, you don't worry about it for now.
Come on. Thibs isn't doing that.
cgf wrote:Clyde_Style wrote:Zenzibar wrote:
True. At the same time Luca is a Euro MVP. But the experience of being in this intense atmosphere in Thibs' practices, preparation etc, is something the Rose Team values for his development.
He definitely is here ASAP to soak everything up, but I'm pretty sure that if he is legit he can step in during the playoffs and get some spot minutes as a back-up. I know some coaches don't want to risk ruining a guy's confidence if things don't go well as such a crucial time, but I think you can do 3 minutes and sit him just to get a read on his pulse. If he is lit and ready from the git go you'll learn it immediately. If not, you don't worry about it for now.
Come on. Thibs isn't doing that.
NewKnicks wrote:stuporman wrote:I don't like that nearly everyone is picking the Knicks...I prefer the doubted underdog role because if the Knicks lose a tough series these 'experts' will use their wrong predictions as a reason to criticize the Knicks.
This is a great point. First time in a long time that the Knicks are not the 'underdog'. It's going to be interesting to see how they handle this new position as the favorite.
I think I saw the Hawks are 27-11 under McMillan. Too much overconfidence in this thread. The Hawks are a dangerous team. And when you have a player like Trae Young who can light it up at any moment, that adds a different dynamic to the series.
Pressure is on the Knicks to win game 1. Hawks have nothing to lose. They know if they could steal one game in NY, they'll take back home court advantage. We CANNOT lose game 1.
AusKnicksTape wrote:Anyone listen to the recent 'Locked on Knicks' podcast with Berman?
I know it's Berman - but still - had some interesting things to say.
Spot31 wrote:Oscirus wrote:F N 11 wrote:The same Nate that flop every year in the playoffs ok..
Thibs aint exactly know for his playoff success.
2008 Celtics say hello
Jimmit79 wrote:At this point I want RJ to get paid
