sucks that they couldn't get anything of value for Frank (if they tried)....I would have taken a 2nd rounder in 2023 for him at this point
Yeah I made the comment yesterday. His lack of confidence prevents any real assertiveness on offense. So, that eliminates the notion of him being a lead guard but also hurts his shooting usefulness (despite a shooting stroke that should produce good results). Could he be a wing defender that doesn't kill you on the other side? Sure, but the other impediment to even that is his lack of durability. At this point, he's hanging on by a thread as far as being a viable NBA player.
sucks that they couldn't get anything of value for Frank (if they tried)....I would have taken a 2nd rounder in 2023 for him at this point
Yeah I made the comment yesterday. His lack of confidence prevents any real assertiveness on offense. So, that eliminates the notion of him being a lead guard but also hurts his shooting usefulness (despite a shooting stroke that should produce good results). Could he be a wing defender that doesn't kill you on the other side? Sure, but the other impediment to even that is his lack of durability. At this point, he's hanging on by a thread as far as being a viable NBA player.
The funny thing about him is that if he was a decent player there would be a ton of handwringing over his lack of durability. But because its been so bad it fades to the background.
Frustrating because he has some things that would point to him being a good player (rare length, intelligent player, seems like a solid work ethic, adequate athlete). But man, if you can't stay on the court and your confidence prevents assertiveness when you are on the court....all the other stuff proves meaningless.
The Warriors are not a very big team, Id like to see for a few minutes Quickely, burks, Rj, Randle Toppin get some burn together, that is a lot of floor spacing..
Knicks off the bench have some shooters and the floor should be really spaced for Quick to attack the middle
if Frank every plays again for the Knicks. Im a pretty optimistic fan, but the candle some of you hold for Frank being anything more then a end of the bench defender is absurd. If we drafted frank in the second round nobody would even want him on the team anymore, but since he is a top 10 pick people still want to see some unwarranted upside. Give me rivers any day of the week over Frank.
It's rare you see people jump through hoops to support a player
the way some people have for Frenchy. It's kind of hilarious. BBI only has a few of them, but if you ever went to the Knicks reddit or Posting and Toasting, god almighty there were a lot of people for whom Frank walked on water. It was surreal how much they loved the guy no matter how much he stunk.
The lesson learned is that Phil had no business running a team. So many other players would have been a better pick. I'm not going to be surprised if he ends up being a useful player down the road though. He's got some tools. But whatever glimpses he's shown are all moot if he can't stay on the court and build on them.
but the puzzling thing is he was pretty much a consensus lottery pick. I know there are plenty of lottery picks who turn into nobodies, but it's odd to think anyone thought highly of him. Even his Instagram workout videos are terrible, and those make everyone look like Michael Jordan.
I remember at the draft his comp was George Hill and being pissed about it at the time. But I think we would all be happy if he approached George Hill which isn't looking likely.
Frank is a good nba defender but he is a horrendous offensive player. Playing shorthanded on offense in the NBA kills a team. Its nice having defense but you can't be that bad on offense and survive in the league. Not to mention he's always got an injury...When is even expected back?
Its a shame too because that 2017 draft was loaded.
Has to have a handle (doesn’t) and a shot (doesn’t) and athletism ( doesn’t). I get the size, defense and intelligence but we were talking too 10. Bust.
Yeah but this will be the second leg of a back to back. Granted, their starters were able to get a bunch of rest because the game wasn't terribly competitive.
This Warriors team is very fun to watch. I swear, last night half the team just wanted to throw lob passes to Wiseman and watch him dunk.
were sincerely anticpating a really tough game tonight though. They have a lot of respect for the Knicks' D and are concerned about a lot of turnovers.
against the Lakers was a thing of beauty - the handles, the step back and the crazy range to drain the shot. He's one of the most entertaining basketball players ever.
Yeah but this will be the second leg of a back to back. Granted, their starters were able to get a bunch of rest because the game wasn't terribly competitive.
This Warriors team is very fun to watch. I swear, last night half the team just wanted to throw lob passes to Wiseman and watch him dunk.
They have played a lot better since Draymond is like their point guard and Steph moved off the ball
Damian Lillard basically talked shit about the Knicks
Yeah I made the comment yesterday. His lack of confidence prevents any real assertiveness on offense. So, that eliminates the notion of him being a lead guard but also hurts his shooting usefulness (despite a shooting stroke that should produce good results). Could he be a wing defender that doesn't kill you on the other side? Sure, but the other impediment to even that is his lack of durability. At this point, he's hanging on by a thread as far as being a viable NBA player.
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sucks that they couldn't get anything of value for Frank (if they tried)....I would have taken a 2nd rounder in 2023 for him at this point
Yeah I made the comment yesterday. His lack of confidence prevents any real assertiveness on offense. So, that eliminates the notion of him being a lead guard but also hurts his shooting usefulness (despite a shooting stroke that should produce good results). Could he be a wing defender that doesn't kill you on the other side? Sure, but the other impediment to even that is his lack of durability. At this point, he's hanging on by a thread as far as being a viable NBA player.
The funny thing about him is that if he was a decent player there would be a ton of handwringing over his lack of durability. But because its been so bad it fades to the background.
I will not sit here and accept any Julius Randle slander in the year of our lord 2021.
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like every other Knick
I will not sit here and accept any Julius Randle slander in the year of our lord 2021.
admittedly, some are more flawed than others
Well, I hear he has bad table manners also but can't confirm that.
Frustrating because he has some things that would point to him being a good player (rare length, intelligent player, seems like a solid work ethic, adequate athlete). But man, if you can't stay on the court and your confidence prevents assertiveness when you are on the court....all the other stuff proves meaningless.
Different players, Burks more of scorer/shooter, Rivers more of scorer/ ball handler..
Knicks off the bench have some shooters and the floor should be really spaced for Quick to attack the middle
Yeah....Dozing and prosing.
Frank should be in the G league, Rivers has at least come up clutch for this team in a few games
Laughable. What Rivers did against Utah is more than Frank ever did in his 4 years here.
Man, Donovan Mitchell was there.
Frank is a good nba defender but he is a horrendous offensive player. Playing shorthanded on offense in the NBA kills a team. Its nice having defense but you can't be that bad on offense and survive in the league. Not to mention he's always got an injury...When is even expected back?
Its a shame too because that 2017 draft was loaded.
Man, Donovan Mitchell was there.
So was Bam Adebayo
Yeah but this will be the second leg of a back to back. Granted, their starters were able to get a bunch of rest because the game wasn't terribly competitive.
This Warriors team is very fun to watch. I swear, last night half the team just wanted to throw lob passes to Wiseman and watch him dunk.
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Going to be a tough game. Dubs are hot.
Yeah but this will be the second leg of a back to back. Granted, their starters were able to get a bunch of rest because the game wasn't terribly competitive.
This Warriors team is very fun to watch. I swear, last night half the team just wanted to throw lob passes to Wiseman and watch him dunk.
They have played a lot better since Draymond is like their point guard and Steph moved off the ball
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not precocious. Typing like Walt Frazier. Definitely nap time.
Yeah....Dozing and prosing.
Hahah that was excellent.
Dame might be right. Who knows? He's a helluva player who I wish was a Knick, Haha.
That's why he has a fan club. Because there was no one else to root for.
Now there's Quickley, an actual good player. So why waste words on Frank.
Why would he be commenting on the Knicks at all?
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basically said of the Knicks good start, he said that shit wont last and said you got another week before same old knicks..
Why would he be commenting on the Knicks at all?
One of the hosts of the show he was on is a Knicks fan