It appears the Knicks had another solid draft, however only time will tell.
Pick 3- R.J. Barrett (Duke)
He was the consensus #1 overall pick for several years before Zion blew up. Tremendous slasher, I think he will have more success on a spaced NBA floor. Not for nothing, he averaged over 4 assists a game as a freshman this past season. With an improved jumper can he become a player similar to James Harden?
Pick 47- Ignas "Iggy" Brazdeikis (Michigan)
A small forward that can hit the outside shot as well as bang around in the paint. He was a teammate of Barrett's in Canada. A huge trash talker that may win over the NY fanbase. Athleticism and defense are troubling concerns. I still think he can find a strong role in NY.
UDFA- Kris Wilkes (UCLA)
Signed a two-way contract with the Knicks. A 6'7" SF with guard ability. UCLA was atrocious, I'm hoping he flew under the radar because of this. He is a former McDonald's All-American.
UDFA- Amir Hinton (Shaw- Division II)
Hinton will get a shot with the Knicks during the upcoming summer league. A 6'5" SG, he averaged nearly 30 ppg playing D2 ball. Some have compared his abilities to D Wade.
I'm curious to see where some other UDFA sign. Some bigger names are still available as of early this morning.
But with the big team, it's almost like Frank's timidness rubbed off, or the physicality suddenly jumped on him and he backed off a bit. Totally different guy save a few flashes. Could be slow adjustment to NBA / NYC / adult life (fair tho we expect them to just jump in), could be just adjusting to the game. There's hope but not a lot of good film so far
Well, there are two components here.
1)It's making me sick to my stomach that not only do I have to root for Daniel fucking Jones now, I also have to root for RJ fucking Barrett
2)I think his flaws are much more significant than most people here do.
I think Reddish is going to be a really good nba player.
i think knox is fine and has a ton of potential. the whole issue was having zero offensive system. would have been better having a system where guys can develop more.
the non system benefited guys like trier and the subpar PGs putting up solid looking stats
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Frank again. Literally just about every GM would have sprinted to the podium to pick RJ #3. He's not perfect but what draft pick is at age 19?
Well, there are two components here.
1)It's making me sick to my stomach that not only do I have to root for Daniel fucking Jones now, I also have to root for RJ fucking Barrett
2)I think his flaws are much more significant than most people here do.
I hear ya. Believe me my Terp blood boils at the mere sight of a Dukie. 2 Things though, 1 We're out of the ACC, and 2 since these guys only stay 1 season these days you don't lather up as much hate like we used to over 3 or 4 years for Hurly, Laetner, Ferry, etc...
Love this from RJ
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YES!!!! we got a steal guys!!
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You'll see soon enough.
YES!!!! we got a steal guys!!
Guaranteed HOF'er!!!!!!
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knock him is who shoudl the knicks have taken instead of knox. The only guy i would trade knox for is SGA and its not like id feel like i was robbing LAC.
That's fair. I think SGA is much better. I'd rather had either of the Bridges or Huerter than Knox - and that's just off the top of my head.
Take a look at ESPN's Real +/- for small forwards. Knox is dead last and he isn't close to the player who's next to last.
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It's hard to knock a rookie in this category, especially one that hasn't made basketball his priority until his junior year of high school, which was four years ago. I looked at other years for the same stat. Joe Harris was last in 2014. He started every game he played last year and shot 47% from 3. The next year Bogdan Bojanovich was last. He started every game he played for the Pacers this past season and averaged 18 ppg. I took a peak at Power Forwards. Pascal Siakam was 63rd out of 65 PFs his rookie year. He was just as important as anyone to the Raptors championship season. Give Knox time. He's going to get better.
This is an A+ post right here - thank you. I've been down on Knox due to (among other things) some of these advanced stats, but never took the time to research other seasons and players. This makes me feel a little better.
the kid is 19 it is called patience, is he a surefire player? no but calling him a terrible pick after 1 year is ridiculous
I'd like to see more of that from Knox. We'll see.
He shot under 30% from 3 last year. Not sure where that 3 in 3 and D is coming from. Also worth noting, Frank doesn't want to play the 2. He wants to be a 1 and was sulking last season when the Knicks tried him in other roles.
I'd like to see more of that from Knox. We'll see.
True. I think he hung his head a bit, lost some confidence at times. That's certainly a little concerning
But way too soon to give up. Coaching & teammates can help, and RJ & Iggy apparently do not lack confidence so maybe that rubs off. Iirc he was expected to be a bit of a project, no? Start w/ SL in a few weeks, hopefully he's done some work this offseason, see where he's at and give him time
Dolan doing his best you-know-who impression, though Isola really is a dickhead
G RJ Barrett (19)
F Kevin Knox (19)
F Iggy Brazdeikis (20)
C Mitchell Robinson (21)
G Frank Ntilikina (20)
G Allonzo Trier (23)
G Damyean Dotson (25)
F Henry Ellenson (22)
They average 21.11 years old.
Can't wait to see what they do in summer league.
not defending dolan, but if you do not want to be treated like a tabloid, dont write and act like a tabloid
G RJ Barrett (19)
F Kevin Knox (19)
F Iggy Brazdeikis (20)
C Mitchell Robinson (21)
G Frank Ntilikina (20)
G Allonzo Trier (23)
G Damyean Dotson (25)
F Henry Ellenson (22)
They average 21.11 years old.
They need to sign some vets to add to this group. Any free agents you guys would target on short deals ( ideally 1 plus team option)? Even if its an overpay for a year? Any possible RFA that could be had?
Dennis Smith Jr.
RJ Barrett
Kevin Knox
Kawhi Leonard
Mitchell Robinson
That team is a playoff contender and a whole lot of fun to watch.
Kid gets drafted - "He is raw, young, will need a couple years to develop"
After one year - "He stinks, cant do X, Y, or Z, Wasted pick"
“I know DeAndre Jordan is a guy on the Lakers' radar that they're hoping they may able to get for relatively cheap because he wants to be back in LA”
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amd effectively banned from covering the team
Dolan doing his best you-know-who impression, though Isola really is a dickhead
Isola is no longer w/The NYDN He now writes for The Athletic Stefan Bondy covers the Knicks for The NYDN.
Where did you see them say that?
Bruce Arthur
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Chauncey Billups just seriously compared R.J. Barrett to Chicago Jalen Rose AND said R.J. is a two-way player. In the same sentence!
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nets are frontrunners for durant...
Where did you see them say that?
the jump
you realize kendricknperkins is one of durants good friends, if he is saying it probably true
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was pure speculation if that was what you are referring to. These guys have no clue at this point and change what their sources are telling them every other day.
you realize kendricknperkins is one of durants good friends, if he is saying it probably true
He's paid to say stuff.
What's probably more true is that Kevin Durant just had his life upended and is more focused on getting that full leg cast off. He's going to meet with teams and make a decision. Nobody knows what's going to happen.