If your eyes were closed last night with the game on. You might have thought it was Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The Garden was electric last night. This was the one game this year I had circled as a must win, for me at least. I wanted this game badly. It was nice that we swept this asshole too.
Fizdale who is a potato head, lame duck about to be fired head coach actually coached his best game of the year. He kept the rotations short, didn't do stupid shit lineups. And it seems like the Knicks actually moved with-and-without the ball. It's encouraging. But he should still be fired for Dave Joeger.
Couple Notes
-Knicks went 9-11 from the free throw line. Pop your champagne bottles!!!!!
Frank Ntilikina: He got into some foul trouble early (very questionable calls). Knocked down an open 3. Put the clamps on defense in the 4th with 5 fouls. He was very aggressive last night. Two CLUTCH free throws at the end of the game. The most impressive thing about him was his postgame comment. Something we have NEVER seen or heard him say or do.
Frank Ntilikina:
“How can I get to the next level? By being a dog.” |
Dennis Smith Jr: Came in early after Frank picked up 3 quick fouls. Immediately showed his athleticism by driving and finding Mitch and others for some easy buckets. His best game by far. He was pretty winded from logging heavy minutes. But hopefully he can continue to get back into game shape and be a positive for us.
RJ Barrett: Highlight of the night was his spin move off of Doncic at the top of the key, the drive and slam with the right hand. 100% FROM THE FREE THROW LINE (2-2). Finished with 8 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.
Marcus Morris: Hit the dagger with the 3 at the end. Huge game from him. Keep improving that trade value.
Julius Randle: I tend to think he really believes in Fizdales stupid ass idea of ISO and comparing us to the Rockets. Randle thinks he has the greenlight to be James Harden or some shit. He could be effective if he had a defined role. He excels when the ball is moving and he can go downhill. He can't create. He's just not that player.
Robinson: Solid outing for Big Meech. 7-8 for 16 points. Was disrupting shots on the defensive end. Collecting 8 rebounds along the way before fouling out.
Other things: Knox came in and continued to show he can still knock down some shots. Which is encouraging. Same with Dotson. Doncic, an all-star. But also a bitch when it comes to playing. Constantly crying.
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Doncic wanted nothing to do with frank, he kept trying to get the swotch to get away from him..
Uh huh. He blew right by Frenchy for an easy layup to tie the game right before Morris hit the game winner.
no he didnt
Greg doesn't watch the games clearly. He also said Kemba cooked Frank plenty of times during the game against Boston. Even though he only scored 3 off the French Prince.
I do watch the games, you stupid motherfucker. If I was wrong about the sequence, then I'm wrong. Go jerk off to Fab Five highlights, babble "COPESANITY!" to yourself, and pretend that Michigan is fucking relevant in any way, shape, or form.
Next Year
Frank wasn't a Luka stopper but he was also the only one who didn't let Luka do whatever the hell he wanted to do, too.
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Greg doesn't watch the games clearly. He also said Kemba cooked Frank plenty of times during the game against Boston. Even though he only scored 3 off the French Prince.
I do watch the games, you stupid motherfucker. If I was wrong about the sequence, then I'm wrong. Go jerk off to Fab Five highlights, babble "COPESANITY!" to yourself, and pretend that Michigan is fucking relevant in any way, shape, or form.
Wow man. You really flew off the handle there. You okay, bud? I know you hate everything, and all. No need to be like that. It's okay. If you want, I can give you my login credentials to NBA League Pass so you can start watching the Knicks games going forward.
#HAIL
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Greg doesn't watch the games clearly. He also said Kemba cooked Frank plenty of times during the game against Boston. Even though he only scored 3 off the French Prince.
I do watch the games, you stupid motherfucker. If I was wrong about the sequence, then I'm wrong. Go jerk off to Fab Five highlights, babble "COPESANITY!" to yourself, and pretend that Michigan is fucking relevant in any way, shape, or form.
Wow man. You really flew off the handle there. You okay, bud? I know you hate everything, and all. No need to be like that. It's okay. If you want, I can give you my login credentials to NBA League Pass so you can start watching the Knicks games going forward.
#HAIL
Greg is a psychopath. I know his psychiatrist very well. He told me he hasn’t been taking his meds
Because it doesn't mean anything after 11 games?
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mentioned that the Knicks are 1.5 games back in the East.
Because it doesn't mean anything after 11 games?
Sure it does. They’re 3-9 and not totally cooked.
b)again, everyone's only played 11 or 12 games. They have had a chance to put the Knicks far into the rearview yet.
Another way to look at it - they're 1-9 against teams other than the Dallas Mavericks.
b)again, everyone's only played 11 or 12 games. They have had a chance to put the Knicks far into the rearview yet.
Another way to look at it - they're 1-9 against teams other than the Dallas Mavericks.
Great -- those are all true.
In another universe the Knicks continue to improve and catch the Hawks, who are in the 7th seed right now at a whopping 4-7.
I choose to be optimistic.
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I choose to be optimistic.
Greg chose to irrigate his vagina and take an enima at the same time..
Thus the douchebaggery.
Funny nobody talking about the nets who are 4-7 that you called a 50 win team..
Funny nobody talking about the nets who are 4-7 that you called a 50 win team..
The one thing the Knicks are not is irrelevant. They were a national news story everywhere this week. They may be bad and poorly run but they generate a ton of buzz
Funny nobody talking about the nets who are 4-7 that you called a 50 win team..
Jefferson is insanely unprofessional when it comes to the Knicks. He was laughing at the Knicks and the fans last week too. He needs to be throat punched. The fact he’s still talking about them tells you how “irrelevant” they are
17-8-4 this year with 1.6 steals and is a very good defender.
17-8-4 this year with 1.6 steals and is a very good defender.
Love VanVleet. He would be far and away better then anything we have. Love his defensive play and he can shoot the 3
How did he we miss out on Morant? We weren't in position to draft him.
17-8-4 this year with 1.6 steals and is a very good defender.
We got the shittier the Wichita State guard :(
17-8-4 this year with 1.6 steals and is a very good defender.
I would. But there’s no point with Fizdale. We’d have to have another coach in place.
17-8-4 this year with 1.6 steals and is a very good defender.
I would. But there’s no point with Fizdale. We’d have to have another coach in place.
And someone floated Knox at the 4, because he does look like a 4. Especially if he keep growing. Bully faced kid, let him start banging.
So that's
Smith or Frank @1 or Peyton
Frank or Trier or Smith @2
Barrett @3
Knox @4 or portis Outside
Robinson @5 or randle Inside
Lots more 3s 1-4 and more attacking paint.
And someone floated Knox at the 4, because he does look like a 4. Especially if he keep growing. Bully faced kid, let him start banging.
So that's
Smith or Frank @1 or Peyton
Frank or Trier or Smith @2
Barrett @3
Knox @4 or portis Outside
Robinson @5 or randle Inside
Lots more 3s 1-4 and more attacking paint.
Where does that leave Marcus Morris?
He’s only here for one year. He’s a vet. He’s the only one with legit trade value.
Morant looks great so far but he's also a year older than Barrett. This time last year a lot of people (myself included) thought Trae Young would wind up a bust.
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He’s only here for one year. He’s a vet. He’s the only one with legit trade value.
you dont know if he is here for one year, and exactly he is a vet, these young guys need vets like marcus morris
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He’s only here for one year. He’s a vet. He’s the only one with legit trade value.
you dont know if he is here for one year, and exactly he is a vet, these young guys need vets like marcus morris
If I had to choose, I would rather trade Randle and figure out a way to keep Morris beyond this year. I could see Morris being in the starting lineup of a contender, I don't think you could say the same for Randle. He comes off as a "good stats, bad team" guy to me. That said, you could probably get slightly more in a trade for Randle because he is younger and has potentially 2 more years of control after this year.
As for fit with the Knicks, I also think Morris gives more flexibility to play alongside the young guys. As I had mentioned in another thread, I think we have a few guys playing out of position (mainly Barrett, Knox and Ntilikina). I think Barrett is a 3, and Knox is a stretch 4. Knox especially just doesn't have the quickness to keep up with perimeter players, he needs to bulk up and defend power forwards. Morris can play the 4 next to Barrett or could fit just as well at the 3 next to Knox. Depending on the opponent, I also think you can get away with a few minutes of Morris as a small ball 5.
Randle on the other hand is pretty much pigeon holed to the 4, and because of the amount of minutes he plays, that limits Knox's ability to play that position. I do think Randle would do well in spots as a small ball 5, but Fizdale hasn't shown any willingness to do that. God forbid he do something that'll take minutes away from Bobby Portis!
he is their leasing score..
charlotte just chucks, and of course fizdales defense is playing below the arc