Another gutsy performance that had the Knicks in it until the final few minutes. Defensive effort, offensive cohesion and this team playing inspiring basketball. Gotta love what Fizdale is getting out of this young team.
Couple Notes:
Fizdale after the game said he might have to make some changes in the starting lineup who are leaving us in a whole. In my opinion, I'd start with these two. Lance Thomas and Frank Ntilikina
Lance Thomas: His totals through 4 games. 71 minutes. 3 for 13 for 13 points. 10 rebounds. 2 assists.
That's our starting PF ladies and gentleman. I don't care about his intangibles or his leadership qualities. Move him to the bench, give him 15 minutes a night where he can be brought in for defensive purposes. No reason he should be starting in what is a developmental year. Bring in Vonleh as the starting 4.
Frank Ntilikina: 35 minutes last night. 5 points. Let me repeat that. 35 minutes. 5 points. Another black hole offensively. Didn't put a single shot in the second half. I wouldn't remove him from the starting lineup. Its either you stick him at the 3, and tell him to cut, slash, move around and not just stand in the corner with your hands up in the air.. or you move him to the 1 and put Burke on the bench. He doesn't really have any plays called for him, and when he has the ball he seems allergic to shooting it. Personally, I'd give him the keys to the offense for a few games and let him take his lumps. See what you have in him as a starting PG.
Mario Hezonja: Easily his best game as a Knick. 18 points, 4 rebounds.
Damyean Dotson: Another positive off the bench. Extended minutes for him and he proved he belongs. 4 3's he knocked down. 7 defensive rebounds to go along with 14 points.
Vonleh also looks like a find
Hezonja is so much better when the ball is in his hands, when he plays off the ball he never gets into the flow
Lance Thomas needs to come off the bench, IMO.
Frank needs firm instruction, either you start driving to the hoop or you can sit next to Lance and Ron Baker on the bench.
Burke has been fun to watch, but he is a liability on defense.
I would like to see the Knicks do a better job of getting over screens and defending the pick and roll.
24 PPG per36 aint too shabby? 50% from downtown too.
yeah his defense sucks.... but the NBA this year - no one is playing defense.
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Parker is the epitome of a player that would play for the Knicks previously. Very happy they didn't pursue him.
24 PPG per36 aint too shabby? 50% from downtown too.
yeah his defense sucks.... but the NBA this year - no one is playing defense.
Parker is averaging... 1.4 assists per game last 3 games.. he has 3 assists, he posted a -11 last night in only 24 minutes of play. He can score a bit, that's all he has.
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Parker is the epitome of a player that would play for the Knicks previously. Very happy they didn't pursue him.
24 PPG per36 aint too shabby? 50% from downtown too.
yeah his defense sucks.... but the NBA this year - no one is playing defense.
Parker is averaging... 1.4 assists per game last 3 games.. he has 3 assists, he posted a -11 last night in only 24 minutes of play. He can score a bit, that's all he has.
He may have been -11.... but that’s a product of who you are in the game with. He carried them offensively when in the game.
He's better than Super Mario.
The amount of ticky tack fouls called is preventing true 1 on 1 defense. Its funny to say this but defense is really overrated nowadays.
- I know he puts up points, but Hardaway really hurts you out there. He takes some truly awful shots and kills you on D. I hope Perry pulls a miracle and moves him.
- Frank is so indesicive/ passive on offense. And he really struggles to finish around the rim. Even the floater doesn’t work for him. He needs to attack the rim but not sure if he’s capable of it.
Rule 1. After an offensive rebound, the shot clock resets to 14 seconds instead of the traditional 24 seconds. This upping the pace of offense.
Rule 2. Freedom of Movement rule. Officials are cracking down on off the ball defense.
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happy he's not a Knick. 0.16 WS/48.
He's better than Super Mario.
Super Mario is making 1 year 6.5 million. Parker is making 20 million.
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happy he's not a Knick. 0.16 WS/48.
He's better than Super Mario.
Super Mario is making 1 year 6.5 million. Parker is making 20 million.
Parker's deal is essentially a 1 year deal. The Bulls had enormous amount of cap space. They arent competing this year. If Parker can prove he can score consistently and they can flip him at the trade deadline for a late first, then its worth the risk.
He has a skill in this league, and right now - he is doing it pretty well.
Really Chicago? You’re surprised that the guy who said “they don’t pay players to play defense” is bad at defense? If you’re a Bulls fan clutching your pearls aghast at how terrible he has looked on defense, I don’t know what to tell you.
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Several of the young guys have shown good stuff that maybe they can build on down the road. It's much more encouraging than the Rangers who look absolutely horrible in every way and none of their young guys have shown anything at all.
problem is you cant play trier with burke or hardaway, frank actually matches well with the scorers
He showed some flashes in previous games. Last night was an ugly one for him. No way to defend it.
True, but I was thinking beyond this season - I'm hoping Frank, Trier and Dotson do enough to outlast Burke and Timmy on this roster. I'd love to find upgrades for the latter two in this year's draft and free agency.
I just dont see him a fit on any of those teams. What can the Rockets possibly give up? Gordon and .....
The Heat have a bunch of role players that may be enticing but it wont make them anything close to a contender.
The Clippers? Long ways from contending.
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Mavs, Clippers and Rockets in on Butler.
I just dont see him a fit on any of those teams. What can the Rockets possibly give up? Gordon and .....
The Heat have a bunch of role players that may be enticing but it wont make them anything close to a contender.
The Clippers? Long ways from contending.
Qi and Hartenstein had off-season/SL buzz and I guess but sounds like Thibs wants "win low" players and reportedly insisted on Tucker/Gordon combo and the Rockets balked.
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Mavs, Clippers and Rockets in on Butler.
I just dont see him a fit on any of those teams. What can the Rockets possibly give up? Gordon and .....
The Heat have a bunch of role players that may be enticing but it wont make them anything close to a contender.
The Clippers? Long ways from contending.
riley is always looking to "compete" meanwhile hr has built a middling team...
clippers supposedly front runners for kawhi
Qi and Hartenstein had off-season/SL buzz and I guess but sounds like Thibs wants "win low" players and reportedly insisted on Tucker/Gordon combo and the Rockets balked.
I really think the rockets take a major step backwards. Paul is older and who knows if he can to a complete year. Melo sucks. They cant defend.
I am really rooting for the Pelicans to take that next step. AD might be the MVP of the league but not if NIKOLA doesnt take it from him.
Davis and Mirotic are really good with one another.
Look beyond the scoring.
It’s unintentionally good to have KP out for a while, and no other stars to defer to - our young squad is learning to do it themselves, rather than defer to a Melo type player.
I also agree that Hardaway ultimately should go when we can move him - he’ll hit his big shots (tied it up with a big 3 late last night), but overall he’s not what this team needs
Frank, Knox, Robinson, Vonleh has flashed but he's a FA, Trier has flashed and Dotson is looking like a player but it's still THjr, Kanter and Trey Burke (not that he's old) doing the majority of the "work".
Frank, Knox, Robinson, Vonleh has flashed but he's a FA, Trier has flashed and Dotson is looking like a player but it's still THjr, Kanter and Trey Burke (not that he's old) doing the majority of the "work".
Robinson was always a project, and Knox has been hurt. He's the key to a lot of this.
Frank is kind of who he is at this point. Awesome defensive player, can hit some 3s, pass a bit, but will never be more than a 4th or 5th option.
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trying to be a Debbie Downer but the longer term pieces haven't done much.
Frank, Knox, Robinson, Vonleh has flashed but he's a FA, Trier has flashed and Dotson is looking like a player but it's still THjr, Kanter and Trey Burke (not that he's old) doing the majority of the "work".
Robinson was always a project, and Knox has been hurt. He's the key to a lot of this.
Frank is kind of who he is at this point. Awesome defensive player, can hit some 3s, pass a bit, but will never be more than a 4th or 5th option.
I'm strictly talking about through the first 4 games. You could likely make the argument Trier/Dotson have been the 2 bright spots if we are talking about going forward.
Frank, Knox, Robinson, Vonleh has flashed but he's a FA, Trier has flashed and Dotson is looking like a player but it's still THjr, Kanter and Trey Burke (not that he's old) doing the majority of the "work".
Hard to get a read on anything when there are still three big pieces - KP, a top 10 pick, and (hopefully) a FA of some significance - to be introduced by the start of next season. Hopefully those three pieces push Burke, Timmy and possibly Kanter right off the roster in the near future. You could do a lot worse than having Trier/Dotson/Frank/Robinson as part of your bench unit.
Look beyond the scoring.
You're right. Lance Thomas adds more value to this team.