Really fun game last night. Other than RJ's two bricked crunch time free throws, he had a great 4th quarter. 4 3s overall last night on 6 attempts. He's at 34% from distance which is steadily getting him out of non shooter territory. In fact, since Jan 1 he's shooting 39% from 3 which is decidedly a threat from distance.
Frank with another big time defensive play to seal the win. The story stays the same, if he can find a way to contribute on offense he'll get minutes. He's definitely jumped Rivers in the rotation, and if Elfrid gets traded at the deadline looks like he'll find regular time.
I someone still don't think is being made enough about Julius Randle's turnaround. The Knicks took a PF 8th overall this season because I would assume -- like literally everybody else without the last name Randle -- that they thought Julius would be gone after the year. He was a ball hog, a poor defender, an average shooter, an iffy leader. Fast forward one offseason and literally every night he is leading them in a number of categories and showing something new. Last night he held Sabonis to 15 points including a prayer banked 3 with 30 seconds left (Noel helped at the end due to foul woes) and had 4 steals. One of the most remarkable year over year turnarounds I've ever seen to be honest, and I don't think that's hyperbole. I'm actually curious if anyone can bring up some similar situations in the past, even across sports.
And then that leads into the Knicks as a team. 4th overall in the east. Still only .500, but coming into the year the question was "which top 5 guy makes the most sense in this loaded draft". Now they're on pace to pick around 20th. This is another situation I just don't remember there being another clear parallel for. Expected complete bottom dweller in the NBA turns into potential home court advantage team in the playoffs. It's a really fun group to watch too. The bench is active and gets hyped, they seem to love playing with each other. It's a really fun team to watch. I have friends from out of state texting me stuff about the Knicks for the first time in forever. Really did not see this as in the realm of possibilities this year, but wow what a pleasant surprise.
Going to be a sneaky tough game against the Pistons. Have to travel to Detroit, Taj is probably unlikely to play, and Noel just played 41 minutes. I really think they should consider bringing up Skal Labissiere from Westchester, who at least has played NBA minutes before and waiving Harper. I bet Obi gets more burn as well. Should be a fun one against a beatable team but with some challenges.
haha - this is what's called player development!
Bench needs to step up... We need this one and get the starters some rest.
Yep, they've picked this team up. The offense for most of the first half was pretty pathetic. Good thing Detroit is just that bad.
Knicks get a redo on building around a melo type of player..
His offensive game is close to melos
or am i being crazy?
He is carry them
He is carry them
Yup, earned himself a well deserved breather. Good chance to empty the bench and gives our regulars some extra rest
or am i being crazy?
I’m not doubting him at this point. Now he’s chirping at the rookie Stewart - love it.
Yeah time to give Obi and others some extended burn here. Up 24 against a shit team with 6:30 left
Not sure. I’d throw Knox out there at this point.
The only two guys I would look to trade are Kevin Knox and Elfrid Payton. I'd like to pick up another backup 5 (so we don't have to use Randle at the 5) and maybe another swingman.
Kevin Knox for Mo Bamba. Knox back to Florida; Bamba back to NYC. Who says no?
Thibs doing a great job this year, but one thing that’s always weird is he’s so stubborn about playing his starters most of the way through
The only two guys I would look to trade are Kevin Knox and Elfrid Payton. I'd like to pick up another backup 5 (so we don't have to use Randle at the 5) and maybe another swingman.
Kevin Knox for Mo Bamba. Knox back to Florida; Bamba back to NYC. Who says no?
Payton and Knox do Bamba.
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I don't want to trade Rivers because I think he's a solid combo G and is on an affordable contract.
The only two guys I would look to trade are Kevin Knox and Elfrid Payton. I'd like to pick up another backup 5 (so we don't have to use Randle at the 5) and maybe another swingman.
Kevin Knox for Mo Bamba. Knox back to Florida; Bamba back to NYC. Who says no?
Payton and Knox do Bamba.
I doubt the Magic will want Elf back
there is no rising stars game, just naming rosters
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Fuck the All-Rookie team. Dude is money.
there is no rising stars game, just naming rosters
Ah, bummer. What about the Skills competition? Or will it just be the Dunk competition?
Yeah, they're quite similar. Rim-protecting bigs, excellent blocker, great athleticism, can't shoot on the perimeter, have awful hands..
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Fuck the All-Rookie team. Dude is money.
there is no rising stars game, just naming rosters
Ah, bummer. What about the Skills competition? Or will it just be the Dunk competition?
skills and 3 point before game, dunk contest at halftime
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In comment 15163837 Anakim said:
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Fuck the All-Rookie team. Dude is money.
there is no rising stars game, just naming rosters
Ah, bummer. What about the Skills competition? Or will it just be the Dunk competition?
skills and 3 point before game, dunk contest at halftime
RJ should be in the 3P competition :D