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Re: KNICKS - Houston PG 

Post#61 » by F N 11 » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:36 am

Need a real starting PG to unlock RJ now.
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Re: KNICKS - Houston PG 

Post#63 » by HerSports85 » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:37 am

2010 wrote:Trade Mitch. Trade RJ. Trade Randle.

You mofos are insane! :lol:

It’s like you guys can’t just mentally stand pat and let this thing continue to build chemistry and play out.

At this point I don’t have anyone I want off the team besides Payton and Rivers. Everyone else, I’m taking a wait and see approach.


Same, but I wouldn't be mad if we upgraded Noel.
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Re: KNICKS - Houston PG 

Post#64 » by BowlRips » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:38 am

Got to do something about the starting lineup.. looks dreadful all of a sudden.
RJ looks like he got the life sucked out of him.
Don’t want to break up the second unit but... somethings got to give
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Post#65 » by louisorr » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:38 am

That was some Rockets team.
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Re: KNICKS - Houston PG 

Post#66 » by duetta » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:38 am

The key with RJ is the continual improvement in his shooting. If he improves that part of his game in the offseason, he'll a terrific contributor. Right now, his outside game is still too shaky.
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Re: KNICKS - Houston PG 

Post#67 » by DaGawd » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:39 am

F N 11 wrote:Need a real starting PG to unlock RJ now.

I don’t even really think a pg helps him.. he need to just improve his overall game.. can’t shoot if he’s wide open consistently.. has no burst on drives.. can’t finish
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Re: KNICKS - Houston PG 

Post#68 » by mpharris36 » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:39 am

2010 wrote:Trade Mitch. Trade RJ. Trade Randle.

You mofos are insane! :lol:

It’s like you guys can’t just mentally stand pat and let this thing continue to build chemistry and play out.

At this point I don’t have anyone I want off the team besides Payton and Rivers. Everyone else, I’m taking a wait and see approach.


its probably going to be time to be opportunistic in trading for a good player soon...not trade from the core...add to the core.

But can't overreact to beating two horrible teams without there best players. Need to see more but the bench is a big selling point to me...its one of the best benches in the NBA.
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Re: KNICKS - Houston PG 

Post#69 » by thebuzzardman » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:40 am

2010 wrote:Trade Mitch. Trade RJ. Trade Randle.

You mofos are insane! :lol:

It’s like you guys can’t just mentally stand pat and let this thing continue to build chemistry and play out.

At this point I don’t have anyone I want off the team besides Payton and Rivers. Everyone else, I’m taking a wait and see approach.


They'll need to upgrade Burks and then Bullocks at some point, as well.

Both are decent players - some flaws, but some good things. But it's realistic to think there are players out there half again better - doesn't have to be a "star", but that's an upgrade path.

I figure through the draft, even if the Knicks are lower in the lottery. And their scouts and FO have their act together.
And even in that scenario, one or both could come back, just pushed lower or even out of the rotation, but available for depth/continuity.
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Post#70 » by F N 11 » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:41 am

BowlRips wrote:Got to do something about the starting lineup.. looks dreadful all of a sudden.
RJ looks like he got the life sucked out of him.
Don’t want to break up the second unit but... somethings got to give

Since Payton been chucking, RJ been struggling. He gon be aight. Get a shooting starting Pg we gon be aight. Bullock can’t be trusted either.
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Re: KNICKS - Houston PG 

Post#71 » by Nostrand Ave » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:42 am

Keep Lineup As Is.
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Post#72 » by F N 11 » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:42 am

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F N 11 wrote:Need a real starting PG to unlock RJ now.

I don’t even really think a pg helps him.. he need to just improve his overall game.. can’t shoot if he’s wide open consistently.. has no burst on drives.. can’t finish

He’s playing with low confidence. When Bullock and Payton more involved than you, it takes a toll.
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Re: KNICKS - Houston PG 

Post#73 » by DaGawd » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:45 am

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F N 11 wrote:Need a real starting PG to unlock RJ now.

I don’t even really think a pg helps him.. he need to just improve his overall game.. can’t shoot if he’s wide open consistently.. has no burst on drives.. can’t finish

He’s playing with low confidence. When Bullock and Payton more involved than you, it takes a toll.

Ehhh.. he’s just sucking. I don’t really see Bullocks or Payton doing anything differently than they have all season and when R was in his hot zone for those few games. He just needs to improve
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Re: KNICKS - Houston PG 

Post#74 » by KnixtapeH20 » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:45 am

DaGawd wrote:
F N 11 wrote:Need a real starting PG to unlock RJ now.

I don’t even really think a pg helps him.. he need to just improve his overall game.. can’t shoot if he’s wide open consistently.. has no burst on drives.. can’t finish

RJ can shoot, he can finish, he can create his own shot, he's just struggling right now.

The kid is 20 years old. He has the same even-keeled confidence as Eli Manning.

Hes going to be an assassin in a few years.
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Re: KNICKS - Houston PG 

Post#75 » by thebuzzardman » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:45 am

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2010 wrote:Trade Mitch. Trade RJ. Trade Randle.

You mofos are insane! :lol:

It’s like you guys can’t just mentally stand pat and let this thing continue to build chemistry and play out.

At this point I don’t have anyone I want off the team besides Payton and Rivers. Everyone else, I’m taking a wait and see approach.


They'll need to upgrade Burks and then Bullocks at some point, as well.

Both are decent players - some flaws, but some good things. But it's realistic to think there are players out there half again better - doesn't have to be a "star", but that's an upgrade path.

I figure through the draft, even if the Knicks are lower in the lottery. And their scouts and FO have their act together.
And even in that scenario, one or both could come back, just pushed lower or even out of the rotation, but available for depth/continuity.


Oh - mandatory "Get Trent Jr or THT" comment here.

One of those guys into the Burks or Bullocks spot. Draft pick into the other spot.

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RJ/Trent Jr
Draft Pick(Kuminga please)/Bullocks or Burks
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Post#76 » by F N 11 » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:45 am

Time to start overreacting on IQ.
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Post#77 » by F N 11 » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:46 am

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DaGawd wrote:I don’t even really think a pg helps him.. he need to just improve his overall game.. can’t shoot if he’s wide open consistently.. has no burst on drives.. can’t finish

He’s playing with low confidence. When Bullock and Payton more involved than you, it takes a toll.

Ehhh.. he’s just sucking. I don’t really see Bullocks or Payton doing anything differently than they have all season and when R was in his hot zone for those few games. He just needs to improve

I’m not worried. He’s done this before. Also 20!
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Re: KNICKS - Houston PG 

Post#78 » by KnixtapeH20 » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:47 am

F N 11 wrote:Time to start overreacting on IQ.

Wellllll that's warranted :wink:
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Re: KNICKS - Houston PG 

Post#79 » by Polk377 » Sun Feb 14, 2021 3:49 am

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2010 wrote:Trade Mitch. Trade RJ. Trade Randle.

You mofos are insane! :lol:

It’s like you guys can’t just mentally stand pat and let this thing continue to build chemistry and play out.

At this point I don’t have anyone I want off the team besides Payton and Rivers. Everyone else, I’m taking a wait and see approach.


Same, but I wouldn't be mad if we upgraded Noel.

Noel is fine and Taj is a very serviceable backup. I would use the guys not in the rotation and some picks to upgrade at SF instead of starting Bullock or a SG and move RJ to SF.
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Re: KNICKS - Houston PG 

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