Two of our favorite douchebags are making some headlines: Stephen A. is reporting that Jeanie Buss is cleaning house in LA at the end of the year to pave the way for Phil's return, and Isola is reporting that Phil has an opt out in his contract at the end of this season, so he can leave us high and dry without compensation. Consider the sources, but that is an unsettling thought given that Dolan stooges like Mills and Houston would likely take over.
On a more positive note, Woj is reporting that the Knicks at least have Westbrook's attention, and Hahn always drops Westbrook's name as a future Knick, so hopefully those two have some legit sources on that front. Westbrook's always been the guy I've had my eye on, more so than even Durant.
Otherwise, we'll see if the tailspin continues tonight against Washington, the final game before the long break. Any thoughts on what Rambis might do to change things up? Gallo starting over Calderon? Tighter rotation? More O'Quinn? Less Sasha and Lou?
...which is probably a good thing.
Seriously. Why not give those minutes to a young guy with some potential to have a future in the league. Every singe minute given to Sasha V. and Sweet Lou are wasted minutes.
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And yet whenever I see him I get frustrated. He fails my eye test. Notably, 3.4 TOs and 5.3 assists. But even more than that, he looks like a 35 year old out there to me. Not moving, reaching. Making stupid passes. Im just saying, I havent been pining for more KOQ run.
But if the season is lost, and IMO it essentially is (1-2% to make playoffs?), why NOT give him run? We know what Thomas and Williams are -- pending free agents (ETO for LT).
From your lips to God's ears. I'd love to know what offense Kerr would've run if he had taken the job. I'm hoping Kerr made the same case you did and Phil was on board. I don't think we need to run the exact triangle offense Tex Winter drew up in his spiral notebook 50 years ago.
So while the Knicks are currently shooting about 7% less threes than league average, who do you suggest should be shooting more from behind the arc?
The Triangle is meant to get open shots from everywhere, not just in the midrange. Where those shots come from will depend on the strengths of the lineup.
So while the Knicks are currently shooting about 7% less threes than league average, who do you suggest should be shooting more from behind the arc?
Fair point. The counter is Phil's seeming pooh poohing of 3rd point oriented offenses during the playoffs.
Knicks actually have some decent 3 point shooters. Their overall 3P% is dragged down by guys like Sasha and DWill (and somewhat Melo) taking too many. Indeed, take away DWill and Jerian and they're ~10th overall in 3P%.
I thought Atl's interest was in opening up the PG spot for Schroeder (SP?). How does trading for Hill alter that? Hill is a pure 1, and a starter.
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The Indiana Pacers have pursued a trade for Jeff Teague, offering George Hill in a possible scenario.
I thought Atl's interest was in opening up the PG spot for Schroeder (SP?). How does trading for Hill alter that? Hill is a pure 1, and a starter.
Hill has been more of a 2 with Ellis. He is more than capable of guarding 2's despite his size. Atlanta has been looking to trade Korver so i guess they are looking for a Schroder-Hill backcourt with Baze at the 3.
Hill has been more of a 2 with Ellis. He is more than capable of guarding 2's despite his size. Atlanta has been looking to trade Korver so i guess they are looking for a Schroder-Hill backcourt with Baze at the 3.
Ok, thx.
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Hill has been more of a 2 with Ellis. He is more than capable of guarding 2's despite his size. Atlanta has been looking to trade Korver so i guess they are looking for a Schroder-Hill backcourt with Baze at the 3.
Ok, thx.
Also, If i remember correctly, when Lance was there Hill took on more of an off guard role. He's always been more of a combo guard I guess. His shooting really helps him at the 2 spot.
Last year was really the only year he played without PG. Every other year it seems that he took a backseat to another player at floor general duties.
To play with Porzingas
Don't you keep up with BBI story lines?
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Westbrook want to come here? This place is a shit show.
To play with Porzingas
Don't you keep up with BBI story lines?
Huh?
They're performing pretty much as expected with a current lousy stretch. This was never going to be a playoff team. Just a better team than last year, and they could use that as a foundation to build off of. If you thought they were going to do any better than loiter around .500 you were being optimistic.
They're performing pretty much as expected with a current lousy stretch. This was never going to be a playoff team. Just a better team than last year, and they could use that as a foundation to build off of. If you thought they were going to do any better than loiter around .500 you were being optimistic.
Don't bother man. Some people don't get it.
I will have an issue, however, if this coaching search is limited to triangle cronies, particularly if Phil is bailing in a year or two. I'd rather he leave us Porzingis and Thibodeau when he rides off into the sunset.
Korver is washed up? That's news to me, him and the rest of the league.
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for washed-up three point shooters.
Korver is washed up? That's news to me, him and the rest of the league.
single digit PER
- KP was fatigued
- "Very slim chance" Knicks trade before deadline
Yeah. I don't know. If KP is open he should shoot the Fucking ball.
Also, when he and Lopez are on he court at the same time, the offense is terrible. No movement.
Isn't a good shot because he hesitated and was out of rhythm. It was a good look but not a good shot.
Jackson made the point of saying KP has taken some shots which were bad even though he may have been open. Clyde is Jackson's old roommate and seems like they have remained close friends. I think he felt the need to point point out an example of what Jackson was talking about.
None of that happens when he plays with the starters. His offense with the starters is basically long-range jumpers and put backs. He should come off the bench with the second unit and then be on the floor at the end along with Galloway--with whom he plays much better than Calderon.
Not sure how many of you have league pass, but there are some horrible, horrible announcers on many local broadcasts. It could be much worse. The Warriors stick out most to me, they are just two superfans who were given the reins of the commentary (at least one of them is, anyways). They reference to the team as "we" and argue about every little foul called against them. The Hornets, Pelicans, and Cavs also stick out to me as guys you want to argue with after some of the shit they say. I'd take Breen and Clyde over most of these local guys.
Yeah they can't keep that pace. Just shooting the light out right now but they will hit a lull at some point.
Guessing it's knee-related. Need the legs more on the longer shots.
Not sure how many of you have league pass, but there are some horrible, horrible announcers on many local broadcasts. It could be much worse. The Warriors stick out most to me, they are just two superfans who were given the reins of the commentary (at least one of them is, anyways). They reference to the team as "we" and argue about every little foul called against them. The Hornets, Pelicans, and Cavs also stick out to me as guys you want to argue with after some of the shit they say. I'd take Breen and Clyde over most of these local guys.
I love Clyde.
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I think I'm the only one here who doesn't mind Clyde. Sure, he is aloof, but it's just kind of funny at some point. When I turn on league pass, my roommates (non from the east coast) get a big laugh from some of the shit he says.
Not sure how many of you have league pass, but there are some horrible, horrible announcers on many local broadcasts. It could be much worse. The Warriors stick out most to me, they are just two superfans who were given the reins of the commentary (at least one of them is, anyways). They reference to the team as "we" and argue about every little foul called against them. The Hornets, Pelicans, and Cavs also stick out to me as guys you want to argue with after some of the shit they say. I'd take Breen and Clyde over most of these local guys.
I love Clyde.
+1
I enjoy him as well. I like his humor and wit, I enjoy his stories, and I think he often has an interesting perspective on things.
I also loved him as a player so maybe that makes a difference. I doubt there are too many fans that rooted for him as a player and old enough to have appreciated him as such that doesn't like listening to him today.
Seems odd that they can now decide offensive fouls like that. Just call it a bucket and no foul on Beal.
This is why all these reviews suck. Whether is was or wasn't a charge as a fan you are still asked to accept that being overturned yet accept KP's foul which was a wrong call but not reviewable.
This isn't like football with review on a TD, basketball is a fast pace up and down the court game. Selecting a handful of plays throughout the game to review makes the game worse. Review if a players foot was on the 3-point line fine or if the shot got off before the buzzer but much of this is just bad for the game.
Maybe the most clutch shooter for the team at this point
But that's the downside of a contract with a player option. Guys looked to pad the stats hoping for the big payday, knowing they have the fallback option.
But what really pisses me off about this guy is his repeated failure to get back on transition D. Hope there is a team stupid enough to offer him a bigger contract than the 8 million he is scheduled to get from the knicks.
You left?
Maybe the most clutch shooter for the team at this point
You jinxed us!
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running though his veins.
Maybe the most clutch shooter for the team at this point
You jinxed us!
LOL, I know
Same shit different regime, you can change the players but nothing ever changes...
deserved to lose
experiment with different combinations. or if you keep the starting lineup you have to be a lot quicker to pull guys.