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.