thebuzzardman wrote:spree8 wrote:thebuzzardman wrote:
Again, I get a kick out of some of you.
I wouldn't want to max out the team with those guys, but each one is probably a better player than anyone the Knicks have on the team now, and had on the team last year, besides Randle.
So, and this hurts some, but:
Fournier, Oubre > RJ.
RJ is cheaper. RJ is way younger. RJ will get better. But right now, those guys are objectively better. Shocking, I know.
Duncan Robinson a tougher case. He's a good shooter. I don't think he's an overall better player than Bullocks or RJ.
Scroeder probably better than Rose is at this point, based on his ability to go out and play 32 mpg.
However, Rose cost DSJr and the rest of 7 or 10 million, while Schroeder is going to get 20 million somewhere.
Funny how this mediocrity at it's finest is actually better than the mediocrity the Knicks rolled out each game last year.
Again, I'm not advocating for these players, but I swear, there is almost no one good enough for a lot of posters.
Punt for next year, like we did with the 19th pick
I guess that's an option. It's one of the paths. All in for star or 1 year deals.
I've got my own issues with 1 year deals.
I think the FO did a pretty solid job getting the right players (wings of some ability and a backup C) on good cheap deals. I worry that well can run dry/not work out.
It's part of the reason I got so sold on a potential Sexton deal, where he'd solve PG, only cost 6 million, and then the Knicks could pursue a max cat either this offseason or next.
I don't have any answers, just opinions. Even those aren't better or more right.
Another way is going younger good players and dropping some $ on Ball, THT or even Trent Jr and HOPE someone can be dealt away if someone "big time" is available. Another kind of risk. At least the team would be young and better, if not great. Pros and cons here.
Meanwhile after all these keystroke, we'll be begging for TJ McConnell to hold down PG after the Knicks whiff on everything.
True. I’m ok with a few options.
1. Only give 1 year deals n wait for next years class (which is better).
2. Use cap space to help other teams facilitate trades/absorb 1 year deals and obtain assets.
3. Trade for good young players like Sexton and sign others like Lonzo (if we feel like a good portion of next years free agents are going to stay put or sign extensions before then, like LaVine is now looking to do apparently).
Giving multi-year deals to meh players who have little trade value to other teams is a huge no for me regardless if they make us better. If they don’t make us championship-level better, rather not waste the money and flexibility.
