Just one month ago the Knicks were falling apart, looking forward to being the worse team in the league and getting the 1st pick in draft. Now they are a up and coming young team. For first time in years win or lose Knick fans are exited about the future.
My question is, do you see the Knicks sticking with Hornacek? I know it's a long season but he seems to have made a big turnaround with this young team. Could it be maybe he had to out from the grasp of the triangle and PJax? Does he still have a future with this team?
This team believes in itself, believes in KP. Dotson looked like he could be a solid piece.
Hornaceck gets at least two more years unless this team completely collapses.
If Kanter keeps playing like this he is a great trade piece. But Willy has to be ready to step in.
If Kanter keeps playing like this he is a great trade piece. But Willy has to be ready to step in.
Why on earth would would anyone in their right mind consider trading Kanter? In 2016 Porzingas spent 39 out of 50 games with 4 or more fouls. In 2017 he's had only 2 out of 11 games with 4 fouls or more. The difference this year is that he doesn't have to the dirty work on defense, he know's Kanter has his back.
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If Kanter keeps playing like this he is a great trade piece. But Willy has to be ready to step in.
Why on earth would would anyone in their right mind consider trading Kanter? In 2016 Porzingas spent 39 out of 50 games with 4 or more fouls. In 2017 he's had only 2 out of 11 games with 4 fouls or more. The difference this year is that he doesn't have to the dirty work on defense, he know's Kanter has his back.
Are you implying Kanter is a good defender?
Who says no?
Opponents are shooting 34% against KP in shots under 6 feet. That is absolutely incredible, probably the most impressive stat of KP's year so far.
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If Kanter keeps playing like this he is a great trade piece. But Willy has to be ready to step in.
Why on earth would would anyone in their right mind consider trading Kanter? In 2016 Porzingas spent 39 out of 50 games with 4 or more fouls. In 2017 he's had only 2 out of 11 games with 4 fouls or more. The difference this year is that he doesn't have to the dirty work on defense, he know's Kanter has his back.
Are you implying Kanter is a good defender?
I know he came here as a scorer but I've been much more impressed with his defense. He works his ass off enough that Kristaps can focus on other things. So many times this year I've seen a player get a step on Kristaps only to see he get funneled right into Kanter. Last year it would have been a cheap foul. They complement each other and that just hasn't happened with Lopez, Noah or even O'Quinn.
MIL does need some bigs but i think you could get a more established (or at least a 2 way) center for Parker.
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We love what we got...
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I know Kanter plays no D and is going to command too much money, but I am really warming up to this guy. Seems like a much better teammate than I thought he was
So what, the Knicks are paying Noah 17m, that's the kind of player they'd get in return. I've never been impressed with Noah's defense.
He does so many good things and I have read or heard so many examples now of how great a teammate he is I think he adds more to this locker room beyond what he does on the floor.
I also think, at least this season, his defense has not been near as bad as the reputation that preceded him. Maybe it was the weight loss, maybe because he loves being a Knock so badly he is putting in more effort, or maybe his being tapped as the starter is bringing out more effort, who knows why but his defense if not as bad as advertised.
Kanter will opt in next season and McDermott is restricted. No reason to move Kanter.
Move Lee, Thomas, O'Quinn, Beasley, ETC.
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is because your going to have to sign him to a big deal this offseason. Im not against that, but i think you at least have to consider a deal for him if a good offer comes your way. A kanter deal is going to be at around 20 per (id be hoping and praying for 15 per but i know that is unlikely in todays NBA).
So what, the Knicks are paying Noah 17m, that's the kind of player they'd get in return. I've never been impressed with Noah's defense.
you've never been impressed with one of the best defensive players in the NBA at his peak? Weird statement.
you've never been impressed with one of the best defensive players in the NBA at his peak? Weird statement.
Nope, wasn't impressed with Tyson Chandler's defense either. These guys were top defensive players in an era when no one played defense, but then again, my bar was set in the 90's.
Who says no?
Lol
I'd trade KOQ too, maybe down the stretch when we come back down to earth.
I'd trade KOQ too, maybe down the stretch when we come back down to earth.
He's shot 40% from 3 a number of times in his career. Obviously 46 is a wild number that won't last, but he's been a good player for a number of years.
I wish I knew why all anyone wants to talk about is who to kick off the team. It's November and the team is going well.
His offensive liabilities are apparent the minute you see him, but he makes up for it with two critical elements: defense and hustle.
He is extremely good at getting up and down the court, doesn't sound like much, but he always chases offensive rebounds and is still usually the first one back on D. He's deceptively active for a big guy, and he really hustles. Its impressive.
Second, his D is a perfect compliment for KP. He eats up big men down low so that KP can cover the lanes and put his shot blocking skills to work.
I wasn't a Kantner fan, but he is a key piece of their recent success. The team would not be on this run without him.
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and Lee for Jabari Parker.
Who says no?
Lol
Use your words like a big boy.
Sorry I shouldn't have been dickish with the lol but that trade isn't happening.