NFT: Knicks chat: kenny Smith interview today in new york

the daily debate about which coaches are crazy, which ones are sane, which ones are franchise changers and which ones are bible-thumpers.

If Knicks want to hire him they cant because they will get ripped to shreds for it even if they like him..

Knicks have not earned the benefit of the doubt for the simple fact they have ducked for so long...

A team like the spurs they could hire a guy like Smith and no one would say boo

should be a banner first year with porzingas possibly missing year. And the beat rolls on

In comment 13922605 gm7b5 said:

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should be a banner first year with porzingas possibly missing year. And the beat rolls on

Which they should, next year should be all about development of the young guys and adding another pick...

If you are mad about that go find another team to root for...for once they are not going for a quick fix

He could be a great coach.

We need talent though, we must strike GOLD in this draft

concern is the Knicks chasing vets to try and be an 8 seed vs. staying the course. Go after guys like Van Vleet not older vets. I could see them contacting Jabari Parker.

In comment 13922737 DanMetroMan said:

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concern is the Knicks chasing vets to try and be an 8 seed vs. staying the course. Go after guys like Van Vleet not older vets. I could see them contacting Jabari Parker.

Parker or Randle would be my targets if Kanter opts out

Idk if I want any part of Parker’s next deal. 2 ACK tears to the same knee and just a turnstile on defense. He’s Lou Williams in PF form.

which is what he will get

probably gets less. Nerlens Noel is in the same "prove you can stay healthy" conversation.

He cares about playing the game of basketball as well.

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He cares about playing the game of basketball as well.

What was his deal this year? He didn't play at all

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In comment 13922934 giantsfan44ab said: Quote: He cares about playing the game of basketball as well. What was his deal this year? He didn't play at all

Carlisle hated him, from tidbits from an older Zach Lowe podcast he didn't seem like the most passionate NBA player. Weird, he seems like a cool guy, he has like a half court on the first floor of his house so he can always get shots up.

Yet another one of those trades that ends up seeming like the team initially claimed as the "loser" looks better off a year or two later (Cousins, Butler, George, etc.)
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3 positive tests for marijuana. I know it's 420 but STAY OFF THE WEEEEEED, a wise man once said. I mean dude, it's not hard to evade drug tests as an athlete. Gotta say something if you fail one 3 times.

But circling back to the Knicks, I'd be fine with a 1 year deal for him. Talent and fit are there, still 23.
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Knicks will talk to budenholzer

It's a massive culture shock to go from basically running a franchise in Atlanta to trying to coach this franchise which at times is a flaming out of control car.

Assistant Coaches.

and thought, "Oh, what a good idea!"

would leave his perch at TNT to be an assistant coach, but who knows?

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and thought, "Oh, what a good idea!"

I am surprised he took his name out of the running for phoenix

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would leave his perch at TNT to be an assistant coach, but who knows?

Doubtful

has aways felt like the most natural fit with what Perry has said imo. Has he interviewed yet?

They're notoriously cheap though.

I'd still lean toward Stackhouse as my first choice, but Bud would be a heck of a choice, depending on compensation.

He's definitely in the mix.

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They're notoriously cheap though. I'd still lean toward Stackhouse as my first choice, but Bud would be a heck of a choice, depending on compensation.

That is also his hometown team as well, weird

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has aways felt like the most natural fit with what Perry has said imo. Has he interviewed yet?

Monday and Tuesday

But is in the east.

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In comment 13923126 bceagle05 said: Quote: They're notoriously cheap though. I'd still lean toward Stackhouse as my first choice, but Bud would be a heck of a choice, depending on compensation. That is also his hometown team as well, weird

Phoenix's owner is one of the worst in the NBA. I'm sure he didn't want to pay up for Bud. He would be a home run for the Knicks.

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In comment 13923139 nygiants16 said: Quote: In comment 13923126 bceagle05 said: Quote: They're notoriously cheap though. I'd still lean toward Stackhouse as my first choice, but Bud would be a heck of a choice, depending on compensation. That is also his hometown team as well, weird Phoenix's owner is one of the worst in the NBA. I'm sure he didn't want to pay up for Bud. He would be a home run for the Knicks.

That is what I was thinking

I missed the discussion yesterday, but I had no problem with what he said in that interview. What he said about Jackson was 100% correct.

Can we pencil in Trey Burke to PG in 2018-9? Should we be looking at 1-2 with our second round pick?

lecturing us on what it takes to be a good coach nowadays (what the hell does he know?), but his Phil comments were fine. He repeated a lot of what Mills said in his presser - I don't know if that should encourage me or scare the hell out of me.

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Can we pencil in Trey Burke to PG in 2018-9? Should we be looking at 1-2 with our second round pick?

I think he will get the starter role and minutes to go with it, even if they do draft a PG (which I don’t think they will). He’ll have an audition to see if he’s the PG this team locks down for the long haul.

And I think he’ll do it, but I’m usually optimistic about young Knicks players.

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Can we pencil in Trey Burke to PG in 2018-9? Should we be looking at 1-2 with our second round pick?

No I don't think so. Ideally you want him coming off the bench.

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In comment 13923208 adamg said: Quote: Can we pencil in Trey Burke to PG in 2018-9? Should we be looking at 1-2 with our second round pick? No I don't think so. Ideally you want him coming off the bench.

how would you upgrade the position?

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In comment 13923208 adamg said: Quote: Can we pencil in Trey Burke to PG in 2018-9? Should we be looking at 1-2 with our second round pick? No I don't think so. Ideally you want him coming off the bench.

Who is this starting PG the Knicks are going to acquire in the offseason? I’m not seeing it...