PG: Knicks vs. Raptors: Dinosaurs are Extinct!

ctorres · Post #161 » by **ctorres** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 2:55 pm

Best starting lineup in the NBA!

Context · Post #162 » by **Context** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 2:59 pm

TheGreenArrow wrote:

Read on Twitter
?s=46&t=W09F6FrMDfp5_y1gKYgF1g

Read on Twitter
?s=46&t=W09F6FrMDfp5_y1gKYgF1g

gooooot Dam Arrow!
This dude is a beast! :nod:

Context · Post #163 » by **Context** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 3:03 pm

ctorres wrote:Best starting lineup in the NBA!

NO question...And I think the smartest as well...cant wait to see what our numbers are when Mitch is part of the
Knick engine...

R-DAWG · Post #164 » by **R-DAWG** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 3:10 pm

KnixinSix wrote:
mpharris36 wrote:love the team

thibs frustrates me so much in these games...the end of the bench could have lost the 4th qtr by 15.

When the starters have checked out mentally take them out.

Its absolute stupidity at this point and may cost us AGAIN in the long run.

After playing only two back-to-backs in their first 30 games, the Knicks will play 12 in their remaining 52.

Counting both ends, practically half the Knicks' post-Christmas schedule will involve back-to-back games.

All 3 remaining games with Cleveland will involve playing the Cavs on the back end of a back-to-back.

I keep coming back to we are a top 3 team because of the extra 3-5 MPG Thibs plays his top guys.

If he played those guys less, it would cost the teams win, and likely a top 3 slot.

But by playing those guys more, they are gassed come playoff time.

We have a regular season team built for a regular season coach.

TheGreenArrow · Post #165 » by **TheGreenArrow** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 3:11 pm

Read on Twitter

?s=46&t=W09F6FrMDfp5_y1gKYgF1g

Context · Post #166 » by **Context** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 3:13 pm

NoDopeOnSundays wrote:12 pts from Brunson and we scored 139pts, that did not happen last season. This team is the best Knicks squad in decades.

I was too tired and forgot to repost this but this was a sick observation from you :nod:

crazy huh? That's the real reason he's our captain...

stuporman · Post #167 » by **stuporman** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 3:22 pm

F N 11 wrote:

Read on Twitter
?s=46

I'm sure the 'KAT is the worst rim defender' narrative will die because of the stats...right? right? We won't continually see it repeated ad nauseam by fans of other teams, media and even Knicks fans with an agenda, right? right?

Context · Post #168 » by **Context** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 3:24 pm

R-DAWG wrote:
KnixinSix wrote:
mpharris36 wrote:love the team

thibs frustrates me so much in these games...the end of the bench could have lost the 4th qtr by 15.

When the starters have checked out mentally take them out.

Its absolute stupidity at this point and may cost us AGAIN in the long run.

After playing only two back-to-backs in their first 30 games, the Knicks will play 12 in their remaining 52.

Counting both ends, practically half the Knicks' post-Christmas schedule will involve back-to-back games.

All 3 remaining games with Cleveland will involve playing the Cavs on the back end of a back-to-back.

I keep coming back to we are a top 3 team because of the extra 3-5 MPG Thibs plays his top guys.

If he played those guys less, it would cost the teams win, and likely a top 3 slot.

But by playing those guys more, they are gassed come playoff time.

We have a regular season team built for a regular season coach.

I dont like the minutes but I believe this is how thibs develops his teams culture. Not to mention, players want to play...
so at this point im not going to worry about something I cant control...hopefully we stay healthy and in the meantime -im going to enjoy every minute!

BKlutch · Post #169 » by **BKlutch** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 3:30 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:
Bob Ross wrote:Also Jamal Crawford is awesome so smart and offers great perspectives

And you can tell that Mike Breen absolutely loves working with Jamal. Their banter is just natural and he's always coming with some great insight from the player angle that's easy for the audience to digest.

He's a natural at this.

Jamal actually makes Breen better, in the same way our star PG makes his teammates better. He sets them up and passes of to him. I love Clyde, but nice to know we may have someone good waiting in the wings.

Fat Kat · Post #170 » by **Fat Kat** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 3:37 pm

Read on Twitter

stuporman · Post #171 » by **stuporman** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 3:43 pm

Knicks second in the league in starter ppg?

Celtics starters ppg 101.1
Knicks starters ppg 97.7

Juco24 · Post #172 » by **Juco24** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 4:04 pm

I have to say... next time I suggest starting Precious over Hart -- somebody slap me. That play where Precious dribbled the ball to an attempted pass that went to noone was freakin hilarious and it took Thibs 3 seconds to pull him for Hart. Bless Precious' heart. LOL

Juco24 · Post #173 » by **Juco24** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 4:07 pm

GettinitDone wrote:KAT with 31 pts is amazing... I thought he had like 14-15pts

When they said 30.... I was like "No way!". This is the most unselfish Knicks team I've ever seen

Context · Post #174 » by **Context** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 4:10 pm

Juco24 wrote:I have to say... next time I suggest starting Precious over Hart -- somebody slap me. That play where Precious dribbled the ball to an attempted pass that went to noone was freakin hilarious and it took Thibs 3 seconds to pull him for Hart. Bless Precious' heart. LOL

The body doesnt function without the Hart

BKlutch · Post #175 » by **BKlutch** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 4:14 pm

Context wrote:
Juco24 wrote:I have to say... next time I suggest starting Precious over Hart -- somebody slap me. That play where Precious dribbled the ball to an attempted pass that went to noone was freakin hilarious and it took Thibs 3 seconds to pull him for Hart. Bless Precious' heart. LOL

The body doesnt function without the Hart

It also requires a brain. Fortunately, our players all seem to have one.

Riot Randolph · Post #176 » by **Riot Randolph** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 4:15 pm

Context wrote:
R-DAWG wrote:
KnixinSix wrote:
Its absolute stupidity at this point and may cost us AGAIN in the long run.

After playing only two back-to-backs in their first 30 games, the Knicks will play 12 in their remaining 52.

Counting both ends, practically half the Knicks' post-Christmas schedule will involve back-to-back games.

All 3 remaining games with Cleveland will involve playing the Cavs on the back end of a back-to-back.

I keep coming back to we are a top 3 team because of the extra 3-5 MPG Thibs plays his top guys.

If he played those guys less, it would cost the teams win, and likely a top 3 slot.

But by playing those guys more, they are gassed come playoff time.

We have a regular season team built for a regular season coach.

I dont like the minutes but I believe this is how thibs develops his teams culture. Not to mention, players want to play...
so at this point im not going to worry about something I cant control...hopefully we stay healthy and in the meantime -im going to enjoy every minute!

didn’t think the culture angle …shared struggle, bonds

Juco24 · Post #177 » by **Juco24** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 4:17 pm

ctorres wrote:
Guano wrote:
Parraknick wrote:I truly hope we can retain Cam. But he’s probably playing himself into a pretty nice contract.

Knicks have the core that makes role players look amazing. Let cam go get paid and bring in new mercenary ring chasers next year.

Cam might not get much more money than the minimum. He has played on 7 different teams. He's a 30 year old journey man.

Agreed... plus I think I recall him saying he WANTED to come here, meaning he had other options. He's buds with Mikal. So, he might be just fine

Context · Post #178 » by **Context** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 4:18 pm

Big FatKAT wrote:
Context wrote:
R-DAWG wrote:
I keep coming back to we are a top 3 team because of the extra 3-5 MPG Thibs plays his top guys.

If he played those guys less, it would cost the teams win, and likely a top 3 slot.

But by playing those guys more, they are gassed come playoff time.

We have a regular season team built for a regular season coach.

I dont like the minutes but I believe this is how thibs develops his teams culture. Not to mention, players want to play...
so at this point im not going to worry about something I cant control...hopefully we stay healthy and in the meantime -im going to enjoy every minute!
didn’t think the culture angle …shared struggle, bonds

please...tell me more BFK...what are you thinking?

ctorres · Post #179 » by **ctorres** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 4:23 pm

Minutes per game rankings
Mikal Bridges - 38.6 mpg (1st)
Josh Hart - 36.8 mpg (5th)
OG Anunoby - 36.5 mpg (9th)
Jalen Brunson - 34.4 mpg (33rd)
Karl-Anthony Towns - 34.1 mpg (36th)

Contract rankings this season
Karl-Anthony Towns - $49.2 million (8th)
OG Anunoby - $36.6 million (31st)
Jalen Brunson - $25.0 million (66th)
Mikal Bridges - $23.3 million (71st)
Josh Hart - $18.1 million (95th)

- It seems we are closely monitoring Brunson and Towns minutes. They're both below 35 mpg.

- Brunson is averaging less mpg than the previous two seasons.

- Towns is averaging the most mpg he has in 7 years, and 3rd most of his career. He may be in the best shape of his career though.

- I know the game is played at a much different pace now, but Shaq averaged 37.4 mpg his first 12 seasons in the league and never averaged below 34.1 mpg until his 14th season.

- The following centers all average more mpg than Towns:

1. Nikola Jokic (37.1)
2. Domantas Sabonis (36.0)
3. Anthony Davis (35.5)
4. Bam Adebayo (34.8)
5. Rudy Gobert (34.0)

- OG is getting paid like the 2nd best player on a top team, so I think his minutes reflect that.

- If Mikal doesn't get a Max extension offered to him after leading the league in minutes, I think he's gonna be pretty pissed off about it!

- With Josh, we don't have to worry about an extension until about 3 years from now, but I think he'll expect a raise on his deal too.

Riot Randolph · Post #180 » by **Riot Randolph** » Tue Dec 24, 2024 4:28 pm

Context wrote:
Big FatKAT wrote:
Context wrote:I dont like the minutes but I believe this is how thibs develops his teams culture. Not to mention, players want to play...
so at this point im not going to worry about something I cant control...hopefully we stay healthy and in the meantime -im going to enjoy every minute!
didn’t think the culture angle …shared struggle, bonds

please...tell me more BFK...what are you thinking?

I think it’s a brilliant perspective and makes sense