Hard to pin exactly where they will be in the pack of the East but at least we have a direction now. I think they will be better than many people expect but that may just be my hopeful optimism.
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Mike Miller (born c. 1964) is an American basketball coach who is currently an assistant coach with the Austin Toros of the NBA D-League. In 2012–13, he was an assistant at UC–Riverside.[1] In 2012, he was dismissed as head coach of Eastern Illinois.[2] He was previously the head coach at Texas State University–San Marcos, and was an assistant at Kansas State[3] from 2000 to 2005.
In October 2013, he was named an assistant coach at the Austin Toros.[4]
Early life[edit]
Mike Miller graduated from Monmouth High School in Monmouth, Illinois. After graduating, he went on to play basketball at East Texas State, where he was a part of the team that won the 1984 Lone Star Conference championship. He graduated from East Texas State in 1987.
Affalo won't play tonight or Friday due to a hammy
I'd just caution fans to be patient. This young man is going to need some development. Ewing was much more prepared to have an instant impact especially on the defensive end than Porz. In general this is my favorite Knicks roster entering a season in some years.
is he is coming onto a team that already has a go to scorer, so there really is no pressure on him to carry the team, of course he is in New York so he is under a microscope, but having Melo healthy is huge for him..
He doesnt have to come out and score 20PPG and carry the team like most top picks have to do...
don't think anyone realistically is expecting Porzingis to have a "Ewing-like" impact this year. Patrick Ewing was 23 years old as a rookie coming off an incredible college career
Agree. Ewing was not just a #1 pick, he was one of those #1 picks where these days you'd talk about tanking for him before the season started (or getting the lottery implemented and fixed).
Porz wont be that. But I dont see why he cant be Steve Novak with more defense this season. Stand 15-3 range and pop jumpers. Either you pull the 4 away from the hoop (opening driving lanes and rebounding opportunities) OR he gets covered by a 3, which means Melo can probably exploit the 4 in isos. And on defense, just stand tall, keep your arms up, and block shots. It was effective in the summer league.
But in any event, Dirk's rookie years wasnt anything. 8.2 and 3.4 with empty peripherals in 20.4 minutes, .405/.206/.773. He exploded in his 2nd season.
The difference? We haven't seen much of it yet, but probably will starting tonight: Zinger coming off a screen for an open 12-15 foot bank shot, that can never be blocked.
That is ultimately going to be a very important part of his arsenal that will be basically unstoppable as long as he is hitting it. It also plays very well into the triangle, as I understand it (not that well). He did it only a couple of times in summer league, but from what I have read, it is something he has been working on for a while now. I will be watching for it tonight and during the rest of pre-season.
The difference? We haven't seen much of it yet, but probably will starting tonight: Zinger coming off a screen for an open 12-15 foot bank shot, that can never be blocked.
That is ultimately going to be a very important part of his arsenal that will be basically unstoppable as long as he is hitting it. It also plays very well into the triangle, as I understand it (not that well). He did it only a couple of times in summer league, but from what I have read, it is something he has been working on for a while now. I will be watching for it tonight and during the rest of pre-season.
Hope you're right. Porz will hopefully be a big boon on spacing from the get go. That will only be the case if his shot falls. Because you cant close out on him -- he's too tall and gets his shot off decently quick.
On defense, I saw every minute of his summer league time. The blocks will 100% come. Off his man too -- not just weakside stuff. He had a very high foul rate though. Im hoping that it was more the chaos of the summer league where defenses didnt work and bigs were left out to hang.
it will be a thrill for Anthony. Space Zinger 10-12 feet from the center line on one side, and Anthony on the other side, and it gets really difficult to double Melo.
How much i love the blue paint being back. It looks absolutely amazing. Im thrilled they went full retro with the darker blue and not that light blue shade that was making the rounds from a video game screen shot. This is a visual high. So many memories flooding back. This is how MSG is meant to look. I was never a fan of the orange. Man this looks amazing. I cant get over how much i love this. This makes me way more happy than it should. Im so fucking elated right now.
Lopez, O'Quinn and Melo all have four-year commitments, Hernangomez coming in next year, and of course KP. Now Phil has to get to work on the backcourt - no real long-term answers outside of Grant.
More shtick than substance, imo. Wish I could be watching this with you guys.
Sure there are better analysts but he is adequate enough for me. Lets face it, it's basketball it isn't that hard to follow along. However I like that he was one of the Knicks all time greats and I enjoy his stories from that perspective. The guy tells some interesting stories at times.
He has been one of the hosts on their postgame show on MSG for the last couple of years. However, tonight he worked the game itself - first time for that so far as I am aware. He's been good on the postgame show.
The depth really is impressive. Galloway will be better than last year, but struggle to get minutes. Vujacic is smooth and big, has a handle and can shoot, though lacking o a bit on D. Early and Williams will fight to back up Melo--who will get hardly any time at the 4, and should be glad, in terms of wear and tear.
Up front, Seraphin will be fine at the backup 5--when was the last time we had a true backup center who can defend, rebound, and score a little? At the 4, Zinger can be brought along at a decent speed, because O'Quinn is a solid, true 4 who can eat up some minutes.
Fun, at least to me.
No, the front-line talent isn't world class, but the depth will lead to more wins than a lot of observers think.
if the starting backcourt was NOT Grant and Afflalo. They're the best two-way players of the group, and Grant is the only one who can break down the defense. Fisher's probably a better player than Calderon at this point.
Curious to see how KP plays in game two. Clearly he had some jitters tonight, which is to be expected.
that was the highest basketball IQ ive seen NYK send out there in years and years. Yes, Bauru Brazil, yes the team D was mediocre. But there were more than a few flashes even when they moved the ball like crazy
In the mean time, I would have said I wanted Calderon off the bench since last year, but Grant I love. Dude reminded me a bit of Billups in terms of playing between getting his own good shot (not some JR shit) and running the O / making a great pass. And if not him, I'll take Galloway starting. Much too good on D compared to JC, where JC will be a GREAT SG off the bench with solid handle / passing (IMO not a great decision maker at PG, and poor at attacking the rim even with an open lane for some reason)
Lots of hustle, smart 2 man / 3 man games going given its a bunch of guys just thrown together (not just 1-on-1 shots tho the O isn't consistent / solid yet). They said in the broadcast Afflalo mentioned this team came to work earliest of any team he's been on, a month early...huge for Melo IMO. Also LOVE how Melo is taking KP under his wing. Think that is, aside from all out effort on D himself, something that will help him take another big step. FWIW tonight Melo took awesome shots all night...he was hot, but many solid smart shots
Then OQuinn, Lopez, likely AA, even Williams (in small doses, he's likely the 'new JR' in terms of decision making)...I haven't been this excited in a while
meanwhile, the cover of the Post is Derek Fisher and Matt Barnes' wife Â
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhhSFKgMhlo
It is on MSG, Italian use the MSG Go app, free to use as long as you have optimum
i would expect Calderon Galloway Melo Porz Lopez to be the starting 5...
First bench 5 Grant Sasha Williams Oquinn Seraphin
In October 2013, he was named an assistant coach at the Austin Toros.[4]
Early life[edit]
Mike Miller graduated from Monmouth High School in Monmouth, Illinois. After graduating, he went on to play basketball at East Texas State, where he was a part of the team that won the 1984 Lone Star Conference championship. He graduated from East Texas State in 1987.
Affalo won't play tonight or Friday due to a hammy
He doesnt have to come out and score 20PPG and carry the team like most top picks have to do...
Porz wont be that. But I dont see why he cant be Steve Novak with more defense this season. Stand 15-3 range and pop jumpers. Either you pull the 4 away from the hoop (opening driving lanes and rebounding opportunities) OR he gets covered by a 3, which means Melo can probably exploit the 4 in isos. And on defense, just stand tall, keep your arms up, and block shots. It was effective in the summer league.
But in any event, Dirk's rookie years wasnt anything. 8.2 and 3.4 with empty peripherals in 20.4 minutes, .405/.206/.773. He exploded in his 2nd season.
That is ultimately going to be a very important part of his arsenal that will be basically unstoppable as long as he is hitting it. It also plays very well into the triangle, as I understand it (not that well). He did it only a couple of times in summer league, but from what I have read, it is something he has been working on for a while now. I will be watching for it tonight and during the rest of pre-season.
If Porzingis can be just an average shot blocker, teams will have trouble scoring in the paint on the Knicks..
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That is ultimately going to be a very important part of his arsenal that will be basically unstoppable as long as he is hitting it. It also plays very well into the triangle, as I understand it (not that well). He did it only a couple of times in summer league, but from what I have read, it is something he has been working on for a while now. I will be watching for it tonight and during the rest of pre-season.
Hope you're right. Porz will hopefully be a big boon on spacing from the get go. That will only be the case if his shot falls. Because you cant close out on him -- he's too tall and gets his shot off decently quick.
On defense, I saw every minute of his summer league time. The blocks will 100% come. Off his man too -- not just weakside stuff. He had a very high foul rate though. Im hoping that it was more the chaos of the summer league where defenses didnt work and bigs were left out to hang.
Yeah I remember them trying to use both of them for about a season or two but it not working out and trading Cartwright him for Oakley.
Defense is not good.
Hate to say it, but I agree. Wally brings such a more recent perspective.
I like him.
While the neophyte is quite auspicious he's no Clyde
Seriously he is doing a nice job but I still enjoy listing to Frazier
Sure there are better analysts but he is adequate enough for me. Lets face it, it's basketball it isn't that hard to follow along. However I like that he was one of the Knicks all time greats and I enjoy his stories from that perspective. The guy tells some interesting stories at times.
Yeah. Good group.
I don't know but I'm guessing that he may have done some college games
He has been one of the hosts on their postgame show on MSG for the last couple of years. However, tonight he worked the game itself - first time for that so far as I am aware. He's been good on the postgame show.
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like I said ... my first time really watching him, and I was impressed. I won't be bummed if he gets the starting 4 slot over KP.
Up front, Seraphin will be fine at the backup 5--when was the last time we had a true backup center who can defend, rebound, and score a little? At the 4, Zinger can be brought along at a decent speed, because O'Quinn is a solid, true 4 who can eat up some minutes.
Fun, at least to me.
No, the front-line talent isn't world class, but the depth will lead to more wins than a lot of observers think.
Curious to see how KP plays in game two. Clearly he had some jitters tonight, which is to be expected.
In the mean time, I would have said I wanted Calderon off the bench since last year, but Grant I love. Dude reminded me a bit of Billups in terms of playing between getting his own good shot (not some JR shit) and running the O / making a great pass. And if not him, I'll take Galloway starting. Much too good on D compared to JC, where JC will be a GREAT SG off the bench with solid handle / passing (IMO not a great decision maker at PG, and poor at attacking the rim even with an open lane for some reason)
Lots of hustle, smart 2 man / 3 man games going given its a bunch of guys just thrown together (not just 1-on-1 shots tho the O isn't consistent / solid yet). They said in the broadcast Afflalo mentioned this team came to work earliest of any team he's been on, a month early...huge for Melo IMO. Also LOVE how Melo is taking KP under his wing. Think that is, aside from all out effort on D himself, something that will help him take another big step. FWIW tonight Melo took awesome shots all night...he was hot, but many solid smart shots
Then OQuinn, Lopez, likely AA, even Williams (in small doses, he's likely the 'new JR' in terms of decision making)...I haven't been this excited in a while