Noel and Taj out again expecting more small ball tonight.
This could definitely be a trap game for the Knicks Orlando with a feisty young roster and we get our first look at Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner.
We blow an 8 point lead at the end of regulation w/ a min remaining in the 1st game, but then actually keep our composure and pull out the win in OT?
Then we play a young rebuilding Magic team who we should blow out... and we actually blow them out? Instead of playing down to the competition and inexplicably allowing them to hang around the whole game?
I know it's still incredibly early but this refreshing.
Granted I did die about 5 times on Wednesday night which is about par for the course for a Knicks game but still... baby steps.
I think the big question for the Knicks is when they make the trade
for a legit star. As much as we're liking Fournier so far, they probably acquired Fournier to flip him midseason or before the start of next season for a star who wants to be traded or on a team that's rebuilding
for a legit star. As much as we're liking Fournier so far, they probably acquired Fournier to flip him midseason or before the start of next season for a star who wants to be traded or on a team that's rebuilding
I'm probably in the minority but I personally would love to see this thing ride out this season with no major trades for stars. I love how deep this team is 1-15 and I think our depth is our real strength. The once chance we stand against teams that have 3-4 stars in their starting lineup is the fact that we may be the deepest team in the NBA. If we gut our depth just to be able to say we have an extra star and then we think that's gonna help us compete for a title? I just don't see that being the case personally. I think this team has great chemistry and if they stay close to 100% healthy and continue to grow together I say they could shock a lot of people late in the season. Maybe that's the homer in me talking though.
RE: I think the big question for the Knicks is when they make the trade
for a legit star. As much as we're liking Fournier so far, they probably acquired Fournier to flip him midseason or before the start of next season for a star who wants to be traded or on a team that's rebuilding
Honestly I want to keep this team together for a year and see what they can do.
for a legit star. As much as we're liking Fournier so far, they probably acquired Fournier to flip him midseason or before the start of next season for a star who wants to be traded or on a team that's rebuilding
I'm probably in the minority but I personally would love to see this thing ride out this season with no major trades for stars. I love how deep this team is 1-15 and I think our depth is our real strength. The once chance we stand against teams that have 3-4 stars in their starting lineup is the fact that we may be the deepest team in the NBA. If we gut our depth just to be able to say we have an extra star and then we think that's gonna help us compete for a title? I just don't see that being the case personally. I think this team has great chemistry and if they stay close to 100% healthy and continue to grow together I say they could shock a lot of people late in the season. Maybe that's the homer in me talking though.
The Knicks have depth but the Bucks and Lakers are the deepest teams in the league. I'm watching what happens in Portland closely because Dame almost asked out in the offseason but decided to recommit. The Blazers could be a bad stretch away from Dame asking out
RE: RE: I think the big question for the Knicks is when they make the trade
for a legit star. As much as we're liking Fournier so far, they probably acquired Fournier to flip him midseason or before the start of next season for a star who wants to be traded or on a team that's rebuilding
Honestly I want to keep this team together for a year and see what they can do.
That's what I'd do, but if Lillard decides he wants out of Portland you have to at least inquire
for a legit star. As much as we're liking Fournier so far, they probably acquired Fournier to flip him midseason or before the start of next season for a star who wants to be traded or on a team that's rebuilding
I'm probably in the minority but I personally would love to see this thing ride out this season with no major trades for stars. I love how deep this team is 1-15 and I think our depth is our real strength. The once chance we stand against teams that have 3-4 stars in their starting lineup is the fact that we may be the deepest team in the NBA. If we gut our depth just to be able to say we have an extra star and then we think that's gonna help us compete for a title? I just don't see that being the case personally. I think this team has great chemistry and if they stay close to 100% healthy and continue to grow together I say they could shock a lot of people late in the season. Maybe that's the homer in me talking though.
The Knicks have depth but the Bucks and Lakers are the deepest teams in the league. I'm watching what happens in Portland closely because Dame almost asked out in the offseason but decided to recommit. The Blazers could be a bad stretch away from Dame asking out
The lakers depth is all just old names, that bench ia not going to last long
Can Thibs really not see these guys are fucking tired as shit?
Did he forget about the game on Wednesday night? Get the 2nd unit guys in for fucks sake. And now Mitch is hurt. Thibs is sometimes sadistic with this forcing his guys to play minutes shit.
RE: RE: RE: I think the big question for the Knicks is when they make the trade
for a legit star. As much as we're liking Fournier so far, they probably acquired Fournier to flip him midseason or before the start of next season for a star who wants to be traded or on a team that's rebuilding
I'm probably in the minority but I personally would love to see this thing ride out this season with no major trades for stars. I love how deep this team is 1-15 and I think our depth is our real strength. The once chance we stand against teams that have 3-4 stars in their starting lineup is the fact that we may be the deepest team in the NBA. If we gut our depth just to be able to say we have an extra star and then we think that's gonna help us compete for a title? I just don't see that being the case personally. I think this team has great chemistry and if they stay close to 100% healthy and continue to grow together I say they could shock a lot of people late in the season. Maybe that's the homer in me talking though.
The Knicks have depth but the Bucks and Lakers are the deepest teams in the league. I'm watching what happens in Portland closely because Dame almost asked out in the offseason but decided to recommit. The Blazers could be a bad stretch away from Dame asking out
The Bucks I'll give you simply because they're the champs. The Lakers still need to prove themselves IMO. There are definitely no guarantees over the course of an 82 game season + long playoffs with team whose average age is 32.
for a legit star. As much as we're liking Fournier so far, they probably acquired Fournier to flip him midseason or before the start of next season for a star who wants to be traded or on a team that's rebuilding
I'm probably in the minority but I personally would love to see this thing ride out this season with no major trades for stars. I love how deep this team is 1-15 and I think our depth is our real strength. The once chance we stand against teams that have 3-4 stars in their starting lineup is the fact that we may be the deepest team in the NBA. If we gut our depth just to be able to say we have an extra star and then we think that's gonna help us compete for a title? I just don't see that being the case personally. I think this team has great chemistry and if they stay close to 100% healthy and continue to grow together I say they could shock a lot of people late in the season. Maybe that's the homer in me talking though.
The Knicks have depth but the Bucks and Lakers are the deepest teams in the league. I'm watching what happens in Portland closely because Dame almost asked out in the offseason but decided to recommit. The Blazers could be a bad stretch away from Dame asking out
The Bucks I'll give you simply because they're the champs. The Lakers still need to prove themselves IMO. There are definitely no guarantees over the course of an 82 game season + long playoffs with team whose average age is 32.
The Bucks are deeper than the Knicks. I don't think there's a question about that. The Lakers are on paper deeper than the Knicks but you're right about the fact they could suffer a ton of injuries due to age
I should've said "one of the deepest teams in the NBA." Could probably make an argument a couple other teams are deeper too if we're talking 1-10. I was also more thinking of it as 1-15, meaning all the way down to the last guy on the bench, they could POTENTIALLY be the deepest depending on the strides Obi and Quick make, along with if the rookies can look anywhere near as good as they looked in SL and progress this season. But I admit obviously if we're saying "potentially" about young guys we could say that about a lot of players/teams. And usually SL ends up meaning nothing anyway so who truly knows what we have in McBride/Grimes/Sims yet.
Obi with two corner 3s and now a highlight reel dunk
I think Thibs feels more comfortable that this bench can play D with the changes made
Obi's defense has improved dramatically from his rookie season. He covers a lot of ground on that end. Could be an underrated defender
Yep. Glad to see hard work has paid off. Thibs, for his good qualities, can get too overly optimistic about how fast teams can come back. I think if we can get our starters playing fewer minutes in blowouts it will keep them fresher for the playoffs.
Him & Brook are like Disney lovers so he probably loves being in the Magic City.
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on this Orlando team? Must be counting the days til trade deadline/buyout season.
He's definitely getting traded or bought out. It wouldn't be a surprise if he and brother Brook Lopez are reunited in Milwaukee or something like that
Terrence Ross to, he could be huge for a contender off the bench..
Probably get the entire fourth quarter, too.
Nets looked awful vs. the Bucks.
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Got 9 seconds...
Probably get the entire fourth quarter, too.
Even with Thibs?
We blow an 8 point lead at the end of regulation w/ a min remaining in the 1st game, but then actually keep our composure and pull out the win in OT?
Then we play a young rebuilding Magic team who we should blow out... and we actually blow them out? Instead of playing down to the competition and inexplicably allowing them to hang around the whole game?
I know it's still incredibly early but this refreshing.
Granted I did die about 5 times on Wednesday night which is about par for the course for a Knicks game but still... baby steps.
If it's Dame then Kemba or Rose has to go the other way and the Knicks probably have to keep Fournier
Their 2 man game looks really good.
I'm probably in the minority but I personally would love to see this thing ride out this season with no major trades for stars. I love how deep this team is 1-15 and I think our depth is our real strength. The once chance we stand against teams that have 3-4 stars in their starting lineup is the fact that we may be the deepest team in the NBA. If we gut our depth just to be able to say we have an extra star and then we think that's gonna help us compete for a title? I just don't see that being the case personally. I think this team has great chemistry and if they stay close to 100% healthy and continue to grow together I say they could shock a lot of people late in the season. Maybe that's the homer in me talking though.
Honestly I want to keep this team together for a year and see what they can do.
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for a legit star. As much as we're liking Fournier so far, they probably acquired Fournier to flip him midseason or before the start of next season for a star who wants to be traded or on a team that's rebuilding
I'm probably in the minority but I personally would love to see this thing ride out this season with no major trades for stars. I love how deep this team is 1-15 and I think our depth is our real strength. The once chance we stand against teams that have 3-4 stars in their starting lineup is the fact that we may be the deepest team in the NBA. If we gut our depth just to be able to say we have an extra star and then we think that's gonna help us compete for a title? I just don't see that being the case personally. I think this team has great chemistry and if they stay close to 100% healthy and continue to grow together I say they could shock a lot of people late in the season. Maybe that's the homer in me talking though.
The Knicks have depth but the Bucks and Lakers are the deepest teams in the league. I'm watching what happens in Portland closely because Dame almost asked out in the offseason but decided to recommit. The Blazers could be a bad stretch away from Dame asking out
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for a legit star. As much as we're liking Fournier so far, they probably acquired Fournier to flip him midseason or before the start of next season for a star who wants to be traded or on a team that's rebuilding
Honestly I want to keep this team together for a year and see what they can do.
That's what I'd do, but if Lillard decides he wants out of Portland you have to at least inquire
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for a legit star. As much as we're liking Fournier so far, they probably acquired Fournier to flip him midseason or before the start of next season for a star who wants to be traded or on a team that's rebuilding
I'm probably in the minority but I personally would love to see this thing ride out this season with no major trades for stars. I love how deep this team is 1-15 and I think our depth is our real strength. The once chance we stand against teams that have 3-4 stars in their starting lineup is the fact that we may be the deepest team in the NBA. If we gut our depth just to be able to say we have an extra star and then we think that's gonna help us compete for a title? I just don't see that being the case personally. I think this team has great chemistry and if they stay close to 100% healthy and continue to grow together I say they could shock a lot of people late in the season. Maybe that's the homer in me talking though.
The Knicks have depth but the Bucks and Lakers are the deepest teams in the league. I'm watching what happens in Portland closely because Dame almost asked out in the offseason but decided to recommit. The Blazers could be a bad stretch away from Dame asking out
The lakers depth is all just old names, that bench ia not going to last long
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for a legit star. As much as we're liking Fournier so far, they probably acquired Fournier to flip him midseason or before the start of next season for a star who wants to be traded or on a team that's rebuilding
I'm probably in the minority but I personally would love to see this thing ride out this season with no major trades for stars. I love how deep this team is 1-15 and I think our depth is our real strength. The once chance we stand against teams that have 3-4 stars in their starting lineup is the fact that we may be the deepest team in the NBA. If we gut our depth just to be able to say we have an extra star and then we think that's gonna help us compete for a title? I just don't see that being the case personally. I think this team has great chemistry and if they stay close to 100% healthy and continue to grow together I say they could shock a lot of people late in the season. Maybe that's the homer in me talking though.
The Knicks have depth but the Bucks and Lakers are the deepest teams in the league. I'm watching what happens in Portland closely because Dame almost asked out in the offseason but decided to recommit. The Blazers could be a bad stretch away from Dame asking out
The Bucks I'll give you simply because they're the champs. The Lakers still need to prove themselves IMO. There are definitely no guarantees over the course of an 82 game season + long playoffs with team whose average age is 32.
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for a legit star. As much as we're liking Fournier so far, they probably acquired Fournier to flip him midseason or before the start of next season for a star who wants to be traded or on a team that's rebuilding
I'm probably in the minority but I personally would love to see this thing ride out this season with no major trades for stars. I love how deep this team is 1-15 and I think our depth is our real strength. The once chance we stand against teams that have 3-4 stars in their starting lineup is the fact that we may be the deepest team in the NBA. If we gut our depth just to be able to say we have an extra star and then we think that's gonna help us compete for a title? I just don't see that being the case personally. I think this team has great chemistry and if they stay close to 100% healthy and continue to grow together I say they could shock a lot of people late in the season. Maybe that's the homer in me talking though.
The Knicks have depth but the Bucks and Lakers are the deepest teams in the league. I'm watching what happens in Portland closely because Dame almost asked out in the offseason but decided to recommit. The Blazers could be a bad stretch away from Dame asking out
The Bucks I'll give you simply because they're the champs. The Lakers still need to prove themselves IMO. There are definitely no guarantees over the course of an 82 game season + long playoffs with team whose average age is 32.
The Bucks are deeper than the Knicks. I don't think there's a question about that. The Lakers are on paper deeper than the Knicks but you're right about the fact they could suffer a ton of injuries due to age
I think Thibs feels more comfortable that this bench can play D with the changes made
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please Thibs
I think Thibs feels more comfortable that this bench can play D with the changes made
Obi's defense has improved dramatically from his rookie season. He covers a lot of ground on that end. Could be an underrated defender
But if he can improve his trade value...
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please Thibs
I think Thibs feels more comfortable that this bench can play D with the changes made
Obi's defense has improved dramatically from his rookie season. He covers a lot of ground on that end. Could be an underrated defender
Yep. Glad to see hard work has paid off. Thibs, for his good qualities, can get too overly optimistic about how fast teams can come back. I think if we can get our starters playing fewer minutes in blowouts it will keep them fresher for the playoffs.