About 13 1/2 hours or so from now, we'll know where the ping pong have landed. As most know, the Knicks, Cavs, & Suns all have the same odds of winning the Zion sweepstakes @ 14 % each. The worse case for the Knicks is they end up with the 5th pick, but that's not going to happen. Think positively.
Going to be a long day at work looking @ the clock. Beer in the man cave fridge is cold & ready to be consumed.
In what the Pels apparently feel is a 3 player draft
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but none of them change the fact this is a total kick in the balls
How? It’s called a lotto. Anything can happen. We could have slid further down. We didn’t get lucky tonight but it could have been worse. And if this was last year likely the same outcome even with the changes.
Some of you actually expected the first pick? The fuck is wrong with you. You were just asking to be disappointed since the odds were against it. The odds basically said 3 and that’s what happened.
Oh get off your high horse. I didn’t expect a thing. Knicks fans hoping for the first pick are disappointed about picking 3rd. It’s called being a fan.
As I said, #3 is plenty valuable. Doesn’t mean it isn’t a bummer we didn’t get 1.
Assuming your a Knicks fan, you wouldn’t agree?
Of course I was disappointed but some are going bananas and acting almost surprised. And the usual doom and gloom woe is us talk. It’s Just old that’s all.
No surprise from me, at this point I expect the Knicks to lose at everything. Just let myself get my hopes up.
As others have said, the gap between 3 and 4 is huge this year, that’s a big win in the end.
Can someone confirm this?
Can someone confirm this?
Even so, what's he going to do? Demand a trade? They're not gonna grant it to him. Shit, Steph Curry didn't want to go to Golden State, but they still took him...in front of us...and he learned to love it.
Thanks I sent it to my two Knick fan sons. Scattered somewhere in America.
Which is why Culver or Hunter probably fit the Knicks better if KD/KI come to town, because they're both better defenders than Barrett. Barrett is solid on D, Culver and Hunter are elite.
Conley deserves to go to a contender. One of the most under appreciated players over the last 10ish years.
I know they’re hyping his mentorship but they should trade him.
Rather inefficiently
I'd be shocked if they passed on Morant.
He's also 32 and they've been shopping him
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but none of them change the fact this is a total kick in the balls
How? It’s called a lotto. Anything can happen. We could have slid further down. We didn’t get lucky tonight but it could have been worse. And if this was last year likely the same outcome even with the changes.
Some of you actually expected the first pick? The fuck is wrong with you. You were just asking to be disappointed since the odds were against it. The odds basically said 3 and that’s what happened.
Oh get off your high horse. I didn’t expect a thing. Knicks fans hoping for the first pick are disappointed about picking 3rd. It’s called being a fan.
As I said, #3 is plenty valuable. Doesn’t mean it isn’t a bummer we didn’t get 1.
Assuming your a Knicks fan, you wouldn’t agree?
Of course I was disappointed but some are going bananas and acting almost surprised. And the usual doom and gloom woe is us talk. It’s Just old that’s all.
No surprise from me, at this point I expect the Knicks to lose at everything. Just let myself get my hopes up.
As others have said, the gap between 3 and 4 is huge this year, that’s a big win in the end.
Thats the key here. We got into the top 3 in basically a 3 player draft. The drop from 3 to 4 is pretty sizeable.
Barrett starting with KD and Kyrie is a strong line up. Or traded for AD.
Zion may not have wanted NO but.... for a chance to be reuinted with Barrett and Conley at PG? That's not a bad top 3.
Let's talk about Barrett for a second. I don't think he's even as athletic as a young Melo. Definitely crafty, and polished as a frosh, but that's also a knock when it comes to projecting him. He's more 6-6 than 6-8, so that makes him more of a SG, especially with KD potentially and Knox on the roster. He needs to tighten up his handle and improve his shot for sure, but time is on his side.
At least we didn't totally flame out like the Suns and Cavs.
Memphis has been rumored to believe this is a 3 person draft.
I think Barrett goes to them for AD. The key will be if we can keep Mitch out of the deal.
People saying Barrett can't shoot have no idea what they are talking about, either because they are biased and curmugdeonly (yes, that's you Greg) or just have not watched.
Barrett IS a shooter. 22 ppg as a freshman. Can score inside, midrange and outside. If you want to say he is Carmelo, that's fair enough but I would take a nineteen year old Carmelo as the third guy alongside KD and Kyrie.
Kentucky: 13-26
Eastern Michigan: 8-21
San Diego State: 5-14
Auburn: 7-20
Gonzaga: 9-25
Texas Tech: 7-22
Clemson: 5-22
Syracuse the first time around: 8-30
Louisville: 4-14
North Carolina: 10-27 and then 5-15
He did do well against Greg's Virginia Wahoos - 11-19
But some of those stats are like recent Carmelo bad...
The New Orleans Pelicans are now set up to be Zion Williamson’s franchise to lift, and No. 1 pick could ease potential trade of Anthony Davis. His stance on a trade has not changed, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
6:20 PM - 14 May 2019
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1128470257339908101
Let's talk about Barrett for a second. I don't think he's even as athletic as a young Melo. Definitely crafty, and polished as a frosh, but that's also a knock when it comes to projecting him. He's more 6-6 than 6-8, so that makes him more of a SG, especially with KD potentially and Knox on the roster. He needs to tighten up his handle and improve his shot for sure, but time is on his side.
At least we didn't totally flame out like the Suns and Cavs.
Dont forget how important this is: Barrett can play D. If he's a bit better than Knox offensively but can play good D thats a very good player.
I’m not a huge fan but Barrett’s ability to get to the hole and finish is impressive. He has great footwork and a nice touch at the rim. He can also dribble and pass well for his size and age.
His outside shooting will obviously be the key and what brings his game together but I was impressed by his finishing.
I like barrett but this is exactly rught, he is guy that needs the ball, he is james harden without the 3 point shot yet..
he could give you 10 assists 1 night next nigyt 2 assists
The New Orleans Pelicans are now set up to be Zion Williamson’s franchise to lift, and No. 1 pick could ease potential trade of Anthony Davis. His stance on a trade has not changed, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
6:20 PM - 14 May 2019
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1128470257339908101
Barrett is a pretty good fit on that team. This has a legit chance of happening.
No, it is because him and KD are close. If you want KD then you don't tell him who tge second guy is. KD chooses otherwise he doesn't come. That is the thought process. I go with whoever KD wants. With that said, if it were up to me then I go Kemba too.
The New Orleans Pelicans are now set up to be Zion Williamson’s franchise to lift, and No. 1 pick could ease potential trade of Anthony Davis. His stance on a trade has not changed, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
6:20 PM - 14 May 2019
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1128470257339908101
I wish I knew how to post GIFs/was somewhat sober so I could post that photo of Dr. Evil asking Scott for a hug.
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you get a solid defender on day 1. That constantly goes unmentioned for some reason, but his 1-on-1 D, help etc is already very very good. Huge if you get KD / KI for sure
Which is why Culver or Hunter probably fit the Knicks better if KD/KI come to town, because they're both better defenders than Barrett. Barrett is solid on D, Culver and Hunter are elite.
Sure, they might be better on D. But Barrett is much better ball in hand, be it running an O or a break. So that plus the D is likely why he's consistently the higher prospect. I can also see Barrett having more immediate value & a better fit on day 1 w/ the FAs because of that balance - b4 those 2 as much as I like them. Even tho all are close and any could be the best of the group in a few years
This Draft Lottery is horseshit!
I feel bad for the Pelicans, so that eases the sting of not getting Zion. As a Knicks fan, though, I always knew we weren't getting the first.
DSJ, Frank, Knox, Trier, and 2 #1's for AD. Gotta hold onto Mitch somehow.