Chanel Bomber wrote:thebuzzardman wrote:Chanel Bomber wrote:I don't think the moves need to happen all at once, I'm just very skeptical of the foundation.
Building around a core that really has no chance (in my view) is kind of a waste of time. Although the bar has been set so low for this franchise that first-round exits are being marketed as success.
Our offense was average in the regular season against teams that didn't have the time to seriously gameplan against us. It was completely exposed in the playoffs.
I personally trust neither Thibs nor the personnel to turn this core into a serious contender, as long as both RJ and Julius are on the team, let alone with Thibs being so inflexible about playing a rim protector at all times. I think there's something fundamentally wrong with this core that will put a ceiling on any success they might experience. I hope I'm wrong.
PS: also losing Randle for nothing would be a disaster.
You see nothing good about the core, yet losing Randle is a disaster. That's kind of humorous.
I mean, of course they should capture some assets if he's going, but that would mean taking some salary back.
Anyway, essentially what you are saying is, RJ, Randle, IQ and Mitch are ass, so Knicks should just tear it all down and tank, since there isn't any path to competing with them.
I mean, take away Sexton, who would form such a sh*t core, and you are left with Randle and RJ and IQ, and since they aren't compelling, Knicks should just do the OKC and trade everyone for picks. You know. If anyone will have them.
I'd still make the Sexton move if:
I didn't believe in the Randle & RJ pairing
I didn't believe in Thibs
Why?
First off, I'd rather the deal not include Obi, even if I don't think Obi is that great, because he may yet still improve as an asset. He won't lose THAT much value in another season and might gain some. Also, he's a cheap PF on the roster if the team moves away from Randle. So, my HOPE is that Knicks are able to get Sexton for 19,32 and Knox.
Moving on, still trade for Sexton as Knicks get a year to try out a good young guard which raises their asset base
Sexton might wind up getting signed by the Knicks, but they would still have the $ to add a top tier player like LaVine or Beal to Randle\RJ\Sexton\Mitch\IQ
IF Randle and RJ aren't a good fit, but the team has already added a Beal or Lavine, Knicks are still positioned to deal Randle or RJ for a better fitting player.
Sexton is actually also an example of acting and acting early.
What Thibs can and can't deliver as a head coach I'd address after another 2 seasons, where either Kenny Payne or Johnny Bryant gets made head coach.
My gut feeling is Thibs is going to coach for 3 seasons total, get "promoted" into the FO and Johnny Bryant will become head coach.
