We are 2 weeks away from one of the only annual nights that matter for the Knicks- the NBA Draft. Of the 6 major mock drafts, 3 are projecting Sexton, 2 Trae Young, and 1 Wendell Carter. Unrelated to the Knicks, but the Doncic appears to be falling now.
Trae Young scares the hell out of me. I would prefer either Bridges- Mikal first, to taking Young. For me Porter Jr. would be the dream pick. I know the medical and personality concerns, but he's worth the risk. I saw an ESPN mock draft special a few weeks ago that had him dropping out of the lottery but that doesn't seem realistic.
Who would you guys be targeting? Knicks need to nail this one.
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My opinion: DSJ is more of a ME player. He'll make some highlights, no doubt. His durability also seems Baron Davis like. Sexton seems like a born leader, fiery and tough. Sexton also seems like a kid that will take to coaching. Sexton is by no means a polished product as a floor general but he's a very smart and grounded kid. A lot to like.
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He'd be the best penetrator the Knicks have had in a long time. They lack slashers.
His run the break mentality would be fun to watch. Definitely a play with pace guy.
He and Frank together could give some opposing back courts a hard time defensively.
Incredibly competitive. I mean, just watch him in that 3 on 5 game. God, the Knicks could use that.
Negatives
Only an OK passer.
Lots of turnovers
Shot is a bit sketchy.
He is a lot like Fox last year, IMO. If I had to bet on who is the better player between Sexton and Young, I'm taking Sexton.
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He'd be the best penetrator the Knicks have had in a long time. They lack slashers.
His run the break mentality would be fun to watch. Definitely a play with pace guy.
He and Frank together could give some opposing back courts a hard time defensively.
Incredibly competitive. I mean, just watch him in that 3 on 5 game. God, the Knicks could use that.
Negatives
Only an OK passer.
Lots of turnovers
Shot is a bit sketchy.
He is a lot like Fox last year, IMO. If I had to bet on who is the better player between Sexton and Young, I'm taking Sexton.
Well said.
1 SGA - yes, he's Ntilikina-like, but I think the duo would be very unique and allow some "inter-change-ability" on both ends. Not unlike Frank, the kid is a tireless worker, intelligent player etc.
2 Sexton - the Bledsoe comparison has been out there but to me, EB is more about strength/power than speed whereas Sexton has the opposite ratio. Still, the kid has the elite athleticism for the position along with a personality that is ideal for how this team is hopefully transitioning as its brass has stated in terms of its vision.
3 Young - do I think he'll produce in the stat department? Yes. But will his defense be a nightmare? Also a yes.
Having SGA and Frank defensively would be crazy, 2 6'6' guards with 7 foot wingspans and tremendous lateral quickness. There might be some penetration/shooting issues with the pairing but you would have the foundation of an elite defense with those 2.
Young does so many things offensively, and oozes playmaking, Sexton is a physical freak, competitor and two way threat. If Jackson falls, he reminds me of Horford, i would do that for a big. If Doncic falls, that is easy.
But Sexton and Young, I expect those guys to rise, I hope we have a shot at either. I like SGA as well.
Porter is problem. His attitude is an issue. His back, is scary. For those reasons... I am out. His talent isn't the issue. He SHOULD go #2, but he won't because teams have learned their lessons.
But its cases like this where you wish a guy would stay in school. He seems so raw in terms of skills and feel for the game.
But its cases like this where you wish a guy would stay in school. He seems so raw in terms of skills and feel for the game.
Honestly he should have just transferred. Duke was the worst possible situation for him last year. If he switched spots with Sexton for example, I wonder how differently we're looking at their draft stock.
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seems like a top notch guy for all the measurables.
But its cases like this where you wish a guy would stay in school. He seems so raw in terms of skills and feel for the game.
Honestly he should have just transferred. Duke was the worst possible situation for him last year. If he switched spots with Sexton for example, I wonder how differently we're looking at their draft stock.
The two were close in ranking as high school prospects, right?
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seems like a top notch guy for all the measurables.
But its cases like this where you wish a guy would stay in school. He seems so raw in terms of skills and feel for the game.
Honestly he should have just transferred. Duke was the worst possible situation for him last year. If he switched spots with Sexton for example, I wonder how differently we're looking at their draft stock.
The two were close in ranking as high school prospects, right?
Yes, very close.
That video was painful...
I understand the injury and attitude concerns but this guy oozes talent. You could construct some incredible shooting lineups with him and KP at the 4/5. He also has the same standing reach of Anthony Davis. He has the potential to be a good defender.
This would a be homerun pick and well worth the risk for the Knicks.
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That video was painful...
I understand the injury and attitude concerns but this guy oozes talent. You could construct some incredible shooting lineups with him and KP at the 4/5. He also has the same standing reach of Anthony Davis. He has the potential to be a good defender.
This would a be homerun pick and well worth the risk for the Knicks.
Yeah the two doing the picking were cringe worthy.
"There are people in Cleveland that will tell you that the Knicks should be considered a real threat for Kyrie Irving. Because Kyrie had talked about it, about playing with the Knicks with some players in that Cleveland locker room from what I was told." ~ @ChrisMannixYS
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"There are people in Cleveland that will tell you that the Knicks should be considered a real threat for Kyrie Irving. Because Kyrie had talked about it, about playing with the Knicks with some players in that Cleveland locker room from what I was told." ~ @ChrisMannixYS
also kenyon martin thibks lebron is signing with knicks
absokutely zero chance lebron comes
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"There are people in Cleveland that will tell you that the Knicks should be considered a real threat for Kyrie Irving. Because Kyrie had talked about it, about playing with the Knicks with some players in that Cleveland locker room from what I was told." ~ @ChrisMannixYS
have to wonder if boston decides to keep rozier on a cheaper contrqct rather tha maxing irving.
i coukd see ainge trading irving...maybe not this off season but maybe at the deadline
Out of everyone in our ranch, he is the one with the "it" factor, along with Young. Young's lack of athleticism and size is a bit concerning, but you don't have that concern with Sexton.
For me: Porter, Sexton, than Smith....
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also kenyon martin thibks lebron is signing with knicks
Jalen Rose was on with Bill Simmons this week and said from things he’s hearing that he feels Durant to the Knicks is a possibility after next season. Basically said that if he wins 3 rings with the Warriors only thing left to prove is that he can make a winner out of a place that hasn’t won anything in decades and a big market like NY would make a lot of business sense. Also probably doesn’t hurt that his manager Rich Kleiman is a Knicks fan...
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"There are people in Cleveland that will tell you that the Knicks should be considered a real threat for Kyrie Irving. Because Kyrie had talked about it, about playing with the Knicks with some players in that Cleveland locker room from what I was told." ~ @ChrisMannixYS
also kenyon martin thibks lebron is signing with knicks
Jalen Rose was on with Bill Simmons this week and said from things he’s hearing that he feels Durant to the Knicks is a possibility after next season. Basically said that if he wins 3 rings with the Warriors only thing left to prove is that he can make a winner out of a place that hasn’t won anything in decades and a big market like NY would make a lot of business sense. Also probably doesn’t hurt that his manager Rich Kleiman is a Knicks fan...
durant doesnt seem like the type that would take that challenge...
irving i could see becomes he is from the area and grew up a knicks fan...
Maybe we could use the other side of the Lebron billboard for Durant
Durant, Irving, Kawhi, Klay, all free agents.
It's still staggering to me that that season the Knicks will be paying 37 fucking million dollars to Joakim Noah and Tim Hardaway. If you include Lance Thomas and Courtney Lee that number jumps to 56 MILLION!!!
56 million on Tim Hardaway, Joakim Noah, Courtney Lee and Lance Thomas.
Phil Phucked Us.
Eh, it was just a continuation of the status quo. Expecting anything from this franchise but idiocy and losing is fooling yourself.
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Phil Phucked Us.
Eh, it was just a continuation of the status quo. Expecting anything from this franchise but idiocy and losing is fooling yourself.
I don't like this take. Too defeatest. Nothing to suggest that Scott Perry is anything but competent so far.
Durant, Irving, Kawhi, Klay, all free agents.
It's still staggering to me that that season the Knicks will be paying 37 fucking million dollars to Joakim Noah and Tim Hardaway. If you include Lance Thomas and Courtney Lee that number jumps to 56 MILLION!!!
56 million on Tim Hardaway, Joakim Noah, Courtney Lee and Lance Thomas.
Phil Phucked Us.
lance will be release and save 7 million non guaranteed last year...
noah is going to end up stretched if a free agent wants to come
knicks just have to be smart
noah is going to end up stretched if a free agent wants to come
knicks just have to be smart
You can't assume shit. When it's done, it's done. At the moment they're on the hook for 57 mil for two average role players and two trash players.
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would have to assumr lee is traded this off season for an expiring...
noah is going to end up stretched if a free agent wants to come
knicks just have to be smart
You can't assume shit. When it's done, it's done. At the moment they're on the hook for 57 mil for two average role players and two trash players.
jon not going to argue that and you are right...
knicks could easily stretch noah this year spend the money and fuck themselves...lets hope they are true to their word and are patient...
Being a defeatist is never sensible.
Caps, Eagles and cubs all won world titles recently. If you’re a sports fan and can’t possess even a shred of hope....what’s the point? Not singling you out just making a point. I have no use for discussing what happened at msg 3-4-5 years ago. It means nothing.
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either way? But Dolan is still the owner and Steve Mills still has a job. Until they show otherwise, being defeatist is a sensible posture.
Being a defeatist is never sensible.
Caps, Eagles and cubs all won world titles recently. If you’re a sports fan and can’t possess even a shred of hope....what’s the point? Not singling you out just making a point. I have no use for discussing what happened at msg 3-4-5 years ago. It means nothing.
The structure and competitive levels of the NBA arent comparable to those sports. Basketball allows for very little randomness or chance, the best teams win out consistently.
you dont have to trade him for nothing, a expiring will work fine...
or something like lee for aldrich and 20
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either way? But Dolan is still the owner and Steve Mills still has a job. Until they show otherwise, being defeatist is a sensible posture.
Being a defeatist is never sensible.
Caps, Eagles and cubs all won world titles recently. If you’re a sports fan and can’t possess even a shred of hope....what’s the point? Not singling you out just making a point. I have no use for discussing what happened at msg 3-4-5 years ago. It means nothing.
The structure and competitive levels of the NBA arent comparable to those sports. Basketball allows for very little randomness or chance, the best teams win out consistently.
Word? What did the Warriors win before 2014? LeBron is probably the greatest player of all time, and he's 3-5 about to be 3-6 in the Finals.
Build a good team and you can compete.
Have the Knicks had good luck? Like, ever? Maybe the last time was the Hue Hollins call that helped them get into the 1994 Finals.
Have the Knicks had good luck? Like, ever? Maybe the last time was the Hue Hollins call that helped them get into the 1994 Finals.
Sure they have. KP is a goddamn unicorn and he was drafted after D'Angelo Russell and Jahlil Okafor.