Have to love Rose and company. They get below the first hard cap without dealing Deuce and pick up Bates-Diop a useful player. Can’t wait to see what is coming on the center front.
person to run things and for not interfering with him.
Dolan appears to have largely kept his nose out of things for the last decade or so. Trouble was, he picked Phil Jackson and then Steve Mills to run things before landing on Rose.
Given his long history of awful GM hires, I’m going to chalk it up to a blind hog finding an acorn.
It was smart and savvy. The sledgehammer would have been to trade McBride. They're ahead of the curve at the front office level and it should be respected.
person to run things and for not interfering with him.
Dolan appears to have largely kept his nose out of things for the last decade or so. Trouble was, he picked Phil Jackson and then Steve Mills to run things before landing on Rose.
Given his long history of awful GM hires, I’m going to chalk it up to a blind hog finding an acorn.
Phil Jackson did one great things for the Knicks. He was the one guy who actually convinced Dolan to let the basketball people run things and stay out of the process, something that appears to have stay in place since. I remember an interview with Dolan soon after hiring Phil where he basically said after talking with Jackson he realized how much of an expert on basketball he was and how he needed to step away from being involved and let the basketball people run things. Jackson had the reputation and pedigree to accomplish that.
RE: It also shouldn't go without recognition how they made this work
It was smart and savvy. The sledgehammer would have been to trade McBride. They're ahead of the curve at the front office level and it should be respected.
I believe it was Ian Begely who said the Knicks had run multiple scenarios on how to make the trade work so they weren't hard capped at the 1st apron. Still amazes me how strong and smart this front office is compared to the prior 20 years
(we've been burnt for 20+ years here), but its now obvious these guys have a plan, and know what they're doing.
This team is going to be VERY competitive for the near future, and as fans, that's all you can ask for!
B) need a backup center and are exploring all options ( he is not really a center). If he goes unsigned and we can’t find one ( a player who can start at the 5 for Mich 25 games a year) then maybe.
They can re-sign Precious and they would have the TPMLE to sign a veteran
You're right. Dolan is Dolan, but he's stayed out of the way and spends money when they need it.
Dolan appears to have largely kept his nose out of things for the last decade or so. Trouble was, he picked Phil Jackson and then Steve Mills to run things before landing on Rose.
Given his long history of awful GM hires, I’m going to chalk it up to a blind hog finding an acorn.
Walt Perrin and William Wesley are sharp talent scouts.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5617098/2024/07/04/knicks-first-apron-mikal-bridges-trade/
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person to run things and for not interfering with him.
Dolan appears to have largely kept his nose out of things for the last decade or so. Trouble was, he picked Phil Jackson and then Steve Mills to run things before landing on Rose.
Given his long history of awful GM hires, I’m going to chalk it up to a blind hog finding an acorn.
Phil Jackson did one great things for the Knicks. He was the one guy who actually convinced Dolan to let the basketball people run things and stay out of the process, something that appears to have stay in place since. I remember an interview with Dolan soon after hiring Phil where he basically said after talking with Jackson he realized how much of an expert on basketball he was and how he needed to step away from being involved and let the basketball people run things. Jackson had the reputation and pedigree to accomplish that.
I believe it was Ian Begely who said the Knicks had run multiple scenarios on how to make the trade work so they weren't hard capped at the 1st apron. Still amazes me how strong and smart this front office is compared to the prior 20 years
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5617098/2024/07/04/knicks-first-apron-mikal-bridges-trade/
Thanks! Reading this now :-)
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person to run things and for not interfering with him.
You're right. Dolan is Dolan, but he's stayed out of the way and spends money when they need it.
+2
This team is going to be VERY competitive for the near future, and as fans, that's all you can ask for!
Fa sho'! I'll heck in later after I handle some binizz! Thanks for the reminder.
I am really excited to see lineups with IG at the 4, Bridges at the 3 and Divo at the 2
B) need a backup center and are exploring all options ( he is not really a center). If he goes unsigned and we can’t find one ( a player who can start at the 5 for Mich 25 games a year) then maybe.
Thibs looks like a kid in the candy store because he has someone he can play 40 minutes+ a night for all 82 games.
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Thibs looks like a kid in the candy store because he has someone he can play 40 minutes+ a night for all 82 games.
"Smile for the cameras, Bridges. I'm gonna run you into the fuckin' ground."