I hate that people keep reminding us about that. If you look at BBI, for example, a lot of people loved the Porzingis pick. Some would've taken Mudiay over him, but that doesn't mean they didn't like Porzingis.
good post. It's an NBA line that no 20 year old has ever posted but Shaq.
yep. Which seems insane. Some stats like that seem a bit contrived and silly but when you think about one player doing what he just did in his 14th game, you sort of take a moment and think about how many other big men who are great hadn't done it.
when the Knicks were sucking mightily, but the worry was starting that we might not get the one or two pick. Chad Ford, to his credit, started saying that this was a 5-deep draft not 4. That there was this kid out there named Porzingas who belonged in the conversation with the top 4 in everyone's consideration.
And everyone, I mean everyone, said "huh?" and "who?"
And has a consistent back to babasket game he is going to be uganguardable...center will not want to come out to the 3 point line and 4s will not be able to guard him in post
Shows how little the scouting reports on international players should be trusted. Most basically said he'd be like a 7'3" SF whose career peak may be 10 and 5.
I was hoping we'd be 8-12 after 20 games, given the difficulty of the schedule. What an accomplishment it is to be 8-6. Haven't had this much fun watching basketball in a long time.
but I am wondering what Stephen A Smith has to say now about the Knicks taking Porzingis over Winslow.
I saw a segment a few days ago where he admits he was wrong but then says "Its not enough for Jackson to draft a good player, he needs to attract superstars to the team because that is why he is paid all those millions of dollars."
I know part of me thinks this is some sick joke being played on us. We are all going to wake up and it's going to be another April fool's day Sports Illustrated Sid Finch cover story again...
yeah but its ok. You don't get paid by the Worldwide Leader to be an "Expert analyst" and appear on tv to rant and rave like a complete ignorant maniac who knew as much about this kid as he knows about the captain of the BYU women's volleyball team. How that guy continues to live fine and keep his job after so publicly making himself and his network seem so clueless and fraudulent is beyond me. This wasn't Mel Kiper entertaining us and giving us opinions about people he at least has seen or heard about. This is a goofball who knows nothing about the college picks let alone a 19 year old kid in a Spanish league. DIsgraceful. I refuse to let it die. I will always remind anyone who will listen how much of a joke Stephen A Smith is.
It's hilarious hearing Stephen A. backpedal on this.
The whole idea of him having to "interrupt his vacation" to go on SportsCenter and bash the pick on draft night was hilarious enough - as if anyone gave a shit what he thought anyway. Now this bullshit about Phil Jackson...Knicks fans were planning protests outside the Garden just before Phil was hired. Less than two years later we're all on cloud nine. What exactly has Phil done wrong again?
He takes a lot of shit on here, some of it warranted, but Fisher has done a great job with the chemistry of this team. Much has ro do with the leadership of Melo and Calderon, but he deserves credit also. I also see him learning from mistakes and growing as a coach. Who knows how he will end up, but he deserves credit for the way this team is playing. I have seen teams with significant less turnover take more time to gel.
Godzingas is so much fun to watch. And Calderon playing better as there is much less pressure for him to be great. With AA, Galloway and KP, he no longer needs to be Melo's second fiddle and can just play ball. I never saw this coming with this team and I loved the KP pick. Basketball gods may have been smiling on us after all.
I just wish I knew what's going on with Kyle O'Quinn. Must be some drama there. This Lou Amundson fascination is a little ridiculous. He gives you his heart and soul, no doubt, but the guy is just terrible.
and Houston without Howard. If we can pick up a w at Orlando, we could go home off a winning road trip.
Minus those players or not, the Knicks of the last few years would have been destroyed in both those games on the road. The arrow is pointing up and that's all we should care about right now.
Alright, Calderon played well at the end of the game last night. I was happy to see Lopez on the bench the end of the 4th.
Why does Porzingas need a nickname.
Team is playing with a lot of energy. Although Melo hit a big 3 late in the game, he did not play a major roll last night.
Go Knicks.
I agree about Melo which is a huge sign that this is becoming a legit "team". Melo barely touched the ball on the offensive end late in the game and when he did he was moving the ball. Porzingis really owned that 4th quarter and it had nothing to do with his offense. His rebounding and defense were clearly the difference. He had 10 second half rebounds and Melo really got the game clinching rebound. We aren't the best defensive team but we can step it up when needed. We dont have the best defensive guards but we are learning how to play team defense. Sometimes when the opponents guards drive our bigs are helping out and it leads to an easy dumpoff for a point blank shot but more often than not we are rotating really well so teams are going to limit driving all the way to the basket. They are going to have to settle for pulling up for a midrange shot. You dont see a lot of good midrange shooters in todays game. It is either drive or step back for a three so this can really work in our favor. I am excited to see us grow as a team and if we make any trades to strengthen our back court.
He hasn't jumped much. He knows he doesn't have to. He's moved well as a help defender. He's got the length and mobility to be a serious rim protector. It's insane.
I thought he looked good in summer league. Now I think he can be the best player on a title contender in 2-3 years. Dear God, let him stay healthy.
Emmanuel Mudiay posted 17 points, two rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block vs. the Warriors, but he shot only 6-of-21 from the field and turned the ball over three times.
Just how awful has Mudiay's shooting been? He's on pace to be the first qualifying player since 1960 to shoot worse than 34 percent from the field while taking at least 13 attempts per game. He's clinging to late-round value in 8-cat leagues, but is basically unusable in 9-cat thanks to his 4.4 turnovers per game.
but Russell has been invisible. I know that has little to do with anything and I know it's so early but it kinda warms my heart? Lakers passed on KP...yeah that could make me smile for the next 20 years god willing.
but Russell has been invisible. I know that has little to do with anything and I know it's so early but it kinda warms my heart? Lakers passed on KP...yeah that could make me smile for the next 20 years god willing.
To be fair, Thomas had a great game defensively.
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some votes for Exec. of the Year.
lol. You are fuckin great.
? He doesn't? He turned a shit show into a legit. playoff contender...at least as of now.
I hate that people keep reminding us about that. If you look at BBI, for example, a lot of people loved the Porzingis pick. Some would've taken Mudiay over him, but that doesn't mean they didn't like Porzingis.
He was part of the reason they won. His defense on Harden especially was outstanding.
good post. It's an NBA line that no 20 year old has ever posted but Shaq.
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how Lance Thomas played 24 minutes and we won. Yes I do. KP.
He was part of the reason they won. His defense on Harden especially was outstanding.
Some of these guys are doing the little things you need to do to win.. Thomas is doing those little things..
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ESPN Now - Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis showed off some ambidexterity, nailing running hook shots…
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"I didn't know he was amphibious"
Da fuck?
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ESPN Now - Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis showed off some ambidexterity, nailing running hook shots…
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"I didn't know he was amphibious"
Da fuck?
I didn't tune in until later so I missed those hook shots. Holy mackerel. And yes, clearly he is amphibious.
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good post. It's an NBA line that no 20 year old has ever posted but Shaq.
yep. Which seems insane. Some stats like that seem a bit contrived and silly but when you think about one player doing what he just did in his 14th game, you sort of take a moment and think about how many other big men who are great hadn't done it.
And everyone, I mean everyone, said "huh?" and "who?"
Fun.
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@ESPNStatsInfo
20 Pts, 10 Reb, 7 Blk by rookies, last 20 seasons
Kristaps Porzingis
Pau Gasol
Lamar Odom
Tim Duncan (4 times)
Dean Garrett
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Ummm....how about wrong.
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Those two have to be in a commercial together.
I saw a segment a few days ago where he admits he was wrong but then says "Its not enough for Jackson to draft a good player, he needs to attract superstars to the team because that is why he is paid all those millions of dollars."
I know part of me thinks this is some sick joke being played on us. We are all going to wake up and it's going to be another April fool's day Sports Illustrated Sid Finch cover story again...
:: sprinkles kosher salt on stuffed crow::
yeah but its ok. You don't get paid by the Worldwide Leader to be an "Expert analyst" and appear on tv to rant and rave like a complete ignorant maniac who knew as much about this kid as he knows about the captain of the BYU women's volleyball team. How that guy continues to live fine and keep his job after so publicly making himself and his network seem so clueless and fraudulent is beyond me. This wasn't Mel Kiper entertaining us and giving us opinions about people he at least has seen or heard about. This is a goofball who knows nothing about the college picks let alone a 19 year old kid in a Spanish league. DIsgraceful. I refuse to let it die. I will always remind anyone who will listen how much of a joke Stephen A Smith is.
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This is Kristaps Porzingis and Mats Zuccarello's world and we're just living in it.
Those two have to be in a commercial together.
Holy shit that's brilliant.
Anakim, lol, great post, love me some Zuccs and pickled herring
Godzingas is so much fun to watch. And Calderon playing better as there is much less pressure for him to be great. With AA, Galloway and KP, he no longer needs to be Melo's second fiddle and can just play ball. I never saw this coming with this team and I loved the KP pick. Basketball gods may have been smiling on us after all.
Matsaps Porzucca
Krats Porzirello
there we go.
Only 3 times has someone 20 or younger had at least 24 pts, 14 reb & 7 blk.
Shaquille O'Neal did it twice
Kristaps Porzingis did it tonight
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Minus those players or not, the Knicks of the last few years would have been destroyed in both those games on the road. The arrow is pointing up and that's all we should care about right now.
Why does Porzingas need a nickname.
Team is playing with a lot of energy. Although Melo hit a big 3 late in the game, he did not play a major roll last night.
Go Knicks.
Why does Porzingas need a nickname.
Team is playing with a lot of energy. Although Melo hit a big 3 late in the game, he did not play a major roll last night.
Go Knicks.
I agree about Melo which is a huge sign that this is becoming a legit "team". Melo barely touched the ball on the offensive end late in the game and when he did he was moving the ball. Porzingis really owned that 4th quarter and it had nothing to do with his offense. His rebounding and defense were clearly the difference. He had 10 second half rebounds and Melo really got the game clinching rebound. We aren't the best defensive team but we can step it up when needed. We dont have the best defensive guards but we are learning how to play team defense. Sometimes when the opponents guards drive our bigs are helping out and it leads to an easy dumpoff for a point blank shot but more often than not we are rotating really well so teams are going to limit driving all the way to the basket. They are going to have to settle for pulling up for a midrange shot. You dont see a lot of good midrange shooters in todays game. It is either drive or step back for a three so this can really work in our favor. I am excited to see us grow as a team and if we make any trades to strengthen our back court.
Michael Pina
@MichaelVPina
Knicks defense with Porzingis on the floor: 4th. Knicks defense with Porzingis on the bench: 23rd.
I thought he looked good in summer league. Now I think he can be the best player on a title contender in 2-3 years. Dear God, let him stay healthy.
Just how awful has Mudiay's shooting been? He's on pace to be the first qualifying player since 1960 to shoot worse than 34 percent from the field while taking at least 13 attempts per game. He's clinging to late-round value in 8-cat leagues, but is basically unusable in 9-cat thanks to his 4.4 turnovers per game.
Russell's played better of late