Last nights loss was like riding your favorite ride at the amusement park, only to then have the ride end by having your nuts smashed into a pole. 23 point lead.. damn.
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Two things I believe were the biggest factors in the loss. KP having an off-night (including 2 crunch free throws), and Hornaceks lack of adjustments and coaching. I don't know why Kanter wasn't getting much burn in the 4th, and why Ntilkina wasn't in over Sweaty Morpheus earlier.
-Frank was eating on defense. 6 steals. Offensively, I'd like to see him look to shoot more. I don't know if it's lack of confidence in his shot, but he can shoot.
-Kanter. Another great game. What's not to love about this guy? Stuck up for our rookie. Would love to keep this guy on our team. Had a couple nice quotes.
| “You ain’t coming to my house and playing that water bottle flip game again,” Kanter said, referring to what James and other Cavs did during their blowout victory at the Garden last season. “I don’t care who you are. What do you call yourself, King, Queen, Princess, whatever you are. We’re going to fight. Nobody out there is going to punk us.” |
-Hardaway JR had another nice game. 28 pts, 10 Rebounds, 5 assists. I'm sure some will find a play or two in the game to keep with their agenda of hating him.
-Love KP, but he needs to be careful going forward with his theatrics to flopping. I mentioned in the game thread if maybe his sleeve was effecting him a little bit? Maybe. But he was shut down by LeBron when guarded.
All in all, a great game for the young squad. They made the Cavs actually give a shit in November. It took Kyle Korver to go immortal, LeBron to play defense, a less than stellar game from KP for them to win this game. Sitting at 7-6 after 13 games. I'll take it. Onto the Jazz this Wednesday.
Steph Curry is out there throwing his mouthpiece around when he doesn't get calls.
Excellent performances by Kanter and THJ last night.
Let's get this win versus Utah at the Garden tomorrow with no Gobert.
Oh, and fuck LeBron.
Robinson will remain a bit of an enigma after leaving Western Kentucky to prepare for the draft on his own. He has the size, length and talent to be a first-round pick, but he’s far from a lock at this stage given everything that can happen between now and next spring, when he’ll be able to work out for teams. Most NBA scouts have only seen him in quick spurts and in All-Star settings, and his feel for the game leaves something to be desired, so it’s a little concerning that he won’t play competitively at all this season. Robinson could be a valuable shot-blocker and lob catcher around the basket, and should benefit from being part of a thinner draft class.
They have him passing on Musa, a kid I've been keeping my eyes on for a while. Another teen Euro, I think he'd be a sweet addition to Frank/KP (linked highlights below)
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Robinson will remain a bit of an enigma after leaving Western Kentucky to prepare for the draft on his own. He has the size, length and talent to be a first-round pick, but he’s far from a lock at this stage given everything that can happen between now and next spring, when he’ll be able to work out for teams. Most NBA scouts have only seen him in quick spurts and in All-Star settings, and his feel for the game leaves something to be desired, so it’s a little concerning that he won’t play competitively at all this season. Robinson could be a valuable shot-blocker and lob catcher around the basket, and should benefit from being part of a thinner draft class.
They have him passing on Musa, a kid I've been keeping my eyes on for a while. Another teen Euro, I think he'd be a sweet addition to Frank/KP (linked highlights below) Link - ( New Window )
I understand that most of these guys aren't here long term, but really, another center?
He’s a great basketball player. Who often acts like a bitch.
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19. New York Knicks KNICKS | MITCHELL ROBINSON, C | 19 YEARS OLD
Robinson will remain a bit of an enigma after leaving Western Kentucky to prepare for the draft on his own. He has the size, length and talent to be a first-round pick, but he’s far from a lock at this stage given everything that can happen between now and next spring, when he’ll be able to work out for teams. Most NBA scouts have only seen him in quick spurts and in All-Star settings, and his feel for the game leaves something to be desired, so it’s a little concerning that he won’t play competitively at all this season. Robinson could be a valuable shot-blocker and lob catcher around the basket, and should benefit from being part of a thinner draft class.
They have him passing on Musa, a kid I've been keeping my eyes on for a while. Another teen Euro, I think he'd be a sweet addition to Frank/KP (linked highlights below) Link - ( New Window )
I understand that most of these guys aren't here long term, but really, another center?
I think you go BPA when you have a team like the Knicks do. Willy and Kanter are both 1 way players as it is so if this kid is a defensive/athletic type he might be a nice add (not my first choice). As I said I'm digging Musa.
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19. New York Knicks KNICKS | MITCHELL ROBINSON, C | 19 YEARS OLD
Robinson will remain a bit of an enigma after leaving Western Kentucky to prepare for the draft on his own. He has the size, length and talent to be a first-round pick, but he’s far from a lock at this stage given everything that can happen between now and next spring, when he’ll be able to work out for teams. Most NBA scouts have only seen him in quick spurts and in All-Star settings, and his feel for the game leaves something to be desired, so it’s a little concerning that he won’t play competitively at all this season. Robinson could be a valuable shot-blocker and lob catcher around the basket, and should benefit from being part of a thinner draft class.
They have him passing on Musa, a kid I've been keeping my eyes on for a while. Another teen Euro, I think he'd be a sweet addition to Frank/KP (linked highlights below) Link - ( New Window )
I understand that most of these guys aren't here long term, but really, another center?
I think you go BPA when you have a team like the Knicks do. Willy and Kanter are both 1 way players as it is so if this kid is a defensive/athletic type he might be a nice add (not my first choice). As I said I'm digging Musa.
I haven’t seen much of Musa recently but didn’t he struggle to play off the ball?
The Bulls pick is basically a late first which is huge
uh-oh. That means a certain someone might be looking for a new job...lol.
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i am on the phone looking to see if either brogdon or parker are available...
i knew you would love that greg...
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19. New York Knicks KNICKS | MITCHELL ROBINSON, C | 19 YEARS OLD
Robinson will remain a bit of an enigma after leaving Western Kentucky to prepare for the draft on his own. He has the size, length and talent to be a first-round pick, but he’s far from a lock at this stage given everything that can happen between now and next spring, when he’ll be able to work out for teams. Most NBA scouts have only seen him in quick spurts and in All-Star settings, and his feel for the game leaves something to be desired, so it’s a little concerning that he won’t play competitively at all this season. Robinson could be a valuable shot-blocker and lob catcher around the basket, and should benefit from being part of a thinner draft class.
They have him passing on Musa, a kid I've been keeping my eyes on for a while. Another teen Euro, I think he'd be a sweet addition to Frank/KP (linked highlights below) Link - ( New Window )
I understand that most of these guys aren't here long term, but really, another center?
I think you go BPA when you have a team like the Knicks do. Willy and Kanter are both 1 way players as it is so if this kid is a defensive/athletic type he might be a nice add (not my first choice). As I said I'm digging Musa.
I haven’t seen much of Musa recently but didn’t he struggle to play off the ball?
Reportedly scouts were "blown away" how far his game has come over the past 2 months from pure scorer to a more well rounded game. Keep in mind he'll only be 19 in May aka assuming he comes over next season he'll be approx the same age Frank is this season for us. he's very, very young and already showing he can handle the pro game. On the EXTREME high end you are looking at a Manu type.
32 points on 11 for 20 from the floor & 16 boards. Freak.
Alright, a third word - douche bag
LeBron being a jackass is actually mental chess or leadership... it's not simply that he's being a jackass. There has to be some safe, rational area for criticism beyond drunken Pete Vescey-ville.
In fairness Embiid DOES handle the ball more than your standard big. I'd say his closest comp would be Cousins who himself is averaging 5.4 turnovers per game so far this year (3.5 for his career but closer to 4 since he became a star). Only question with Embiid is health otherwise he's a superstar with a chance top 3 player.
stephen a basically said frabk should respect lebron and that lebron did nothing wrong, how can any self claimed knick fan not be happy with the team standing up to
lebron?
and now lebron continues to troll on twitter about how he owns madison square garden and the knicks, yup completely ignorw the fact knicks went into cleveland and whooped the cavs...
god i hate lebron and the cavs, i wojld love to play them in the playoffs and knock them out
Hayes 20 and 5, 3 steals 8-12, 3/4 from 3 (Not sure he's an NBA talent but has played well in the G)
The Green Kornet with 24 and 5, 9-18, 5-12 from 3
Burke 24 and 4 8-18
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Posted on Instagram how he’s the king of ny. Dudes such a cornball
He’s a great basketball player. Who often acts like a bitch.
what a disrespectful pjece of shit...
kanter responded "new york already has a king and his is kristaps porzingis"
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Posted on Instagram how he’s the king of ny. Dudes such a cornball
He’s a great basketball player. Who often acts like a bitch.
He's a bitch who happen to be good at basketball
i thought he said he didnt want to be the bad guy anynore?
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to Lebron. He's a wrestling fan and he's playing the heel perfectly.
i thought he said he didnt want to be the bad guy anynore?
And yet he's posting gifs of him as the joker as MSG explodes. He's having fun. I understand why Knicks fans are going nutty but on his end he's likely loving this. It's classic heel play for a wrestler.
They were playing him VERY physical last night. Arms draped all over him, grabbing his jersey, getting dragged to the ground. I’m sure some of it was exaggerated but he doesn’t put on a show about it lik Lebron and other players. Lebron is an all time great flopper. He’s such a joke.
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to Lebron. He's a wrestling fan and he's playing the heel perfectly.
i thought he said he didnt want to be the bad guy anynore?
And yet he's posting gifs of him as the joker as MSG explodes. He's having fun. I understand why Knicks fans are going nutty but on his end he's likely loving this. It's classic heel play for a wrestler.
oh i get exactly what he ia doing
you have a potential defensive stalwart at point, thjr who is averaging 18 4 and 3, kp averaging 30 and kanter averaging a double-double...
is it crazy to think that?
Nope because thats exactly what I was thinking last night. Ive been looking an nbadraft all day to see who are the small forwards coming out this year
stephen a basically said frabk should respect lebron and that lebron did nothing wrong, how can any self claimed knick fan not be happy with the team standing up to
lebron?
and now lebron continues to troll on twitter about how he owns madison square garden and the knicks, yup completely ignorw the fact knicks went into cleveland and whooped the cavs...
god i hate lebron and the cavs, i wojld love to play them in the playoffs and knock them out
I know listen the guy made some big plays down the stretch, but that game is not even close for him at the end if Korver and company don't go like 10 for 11 on 3's in the 4th