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| Immanuel Quickley stared at the court. In front of him stood his new teammates, his new coaches. Excitement welled up inside him. It was his first practice as an NBA player—as a New York Knick. Quickley had dreamed of being here ever since he was a fifth-grader playing rec ball, back when his mother and coach, Nitrease, told him to take it easy on the other kids. “I’m going to need you to not take the ball from them,” she told him one game during a timeout. Quickley returned to the court and snatched the ball from the player he was guarding. He was just as persistent that fall afternoon in 2020, as his first Knicks practice began. The coaches quickly divided up players for teams. But when they got to Quickley, they handed him a green-colored jersey, which signified that he would be relegated to the third—and potentially even fourth—practice squad. Green? Really? |
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That was so frustrating how careless he was with the basketball on that one play in transition toward the end of the 3rd quarter. Like you almost lose it once, Rose saves it and gives it back to you, and you’re immediately reckless with the ball again and lose it. Secure the fucking basketball, you can’t score if you turn it over
I hate stupid basketball, and it seems like he constantly plays stupid basketball, i dont care if you miss, but stop dribbling aimlessly, you are going nowhere..
Just stupid.
such a stupid player
Lovely that he has other guys to lean on now.
She's like Rebecca Harlow's hot sister
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Started out slow but didn't make many mistakes
Lovely that he has other guys to lean on now.
We saw what Kemba can do when he's having a good night. Knicks are actually a very tough team to beat when Kemba plays well because you know Rose will also play well so that's the point guard taken care of
Will be bjg to get a win on their homecourt, will be an interesting matchup, who guards randle for them
I was waiting all game long for that run by the Sixers to make it close. I basically had it in my head if we could just be up by 25 going into the 4th we’d be okay lol. When we were only up like 19 I was sweating it out the whole 4th
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Thursday. Big game. I feel in my teens again! Haha.
Will be bjg to get a win on their homecourt, will be an interesting matchup, who guards randle for them
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Thursday. Big game. I feel in my teens again! Haha.
Will be bjg to get a win on their homecourt, will be an interesting matchup, who guards randle for them
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isnt he out?
Knicks bench can have their way against Chicago’s. The bulls basically rely on their 4 best players to do everything offensively. Grinding them down is the key.
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Can the Knicks guards keep up with Lavine and Lonzo. If they can, they're in good shape. If they can't it could be a long night
Knicks bench can have their way against Chicago’s. The bulls basically rely on their 4 best players to do everything offensively. Grinding them down is the key.
The Knicks are starting to remind me a little bit of Utah last year in terms of shooting the threes, the defense and the depth
Excellent comparison, and I’d like to think Walt Perrin (assistant GM formerly of Utah) has something to do with that.
How does Derozan and Ball do off the ball with Lavine creating..
Will be an interesting early season matchup
How does Derozan and Ball do off the ball with Lavine creating..
Will be an interesting early season matchup
I was gonna say everyone is giving the Bulls so much credit already. I think everyone was just ready to give them props because so many picked them to be a contender in the East this year. But look at who they've played... the Cade-less Pistons twice, the Zion-less Pelicans, and they were a missed 3 away from going to OT with the Raptors.
I'm not sold on the Bulls yet, but that's also because I'm one of the ones that wasn't sold on them as offseason champs. My thought is: when has Lonzo ever suddenly turned a team into a contender? And really the same can be said about Derozan, but Lonzo especially hasn't accomplished anything in this league yet despite all the hype about him. So far it's all just been speculation and potential: talking about "if you just get him in the right situation, if you just use him like this or that, if he could just improve x y z part of his game, etc."... He's been in the league for like 5 years now and honestly hasn't done anything. I know I sound like a Lonzo-hater but I'm just saying they hype about him this past offseason was crazy to me. Let's see how this really pans out. Also he talked shit about Nas and Illmatic not being a classic album so technically he should've been disqualified from every possibly being on the Knicks anyway lol.
After 4 games, a few things that have stood out to me:
- Mitch Robinson is significantly improved. He is a real presence out there defensively, and has rebounded the ball much better than in the past. I don't even think he is in shape condition wise yet, so we may even see more from him as the year goes on. Yeah he is still limited offensively, but as long as he can stay healthy I think extending him is a no brainer.
- Besides Mitch, I think Obi Toppin is clearly the most improved player on the team. The knock on him out of Dayton was that he was a total zero on defense, but he has actually been respectable on that end of the court. He also bring awesome energy to the second unit, and is almost unstoppable on the break.
- It really feels like Kemba and RJ are still trying to figure out their roles within the first unit. Randle obviously is going to get his, Fournier seems to have already found where to fit in, but Walker and Barrett have been pretty hesitant. It was great to see Walker take over for a bit last night, but in general I have been a little surprised at how passively he has played. As for Barrett, he just seems timid out there, like he is playing to avoid mistakes but then is making them because he is thinking and not reacting. It will be interesting to watch to see how these two settle in over the next few weeks.
- Also, Julius Randle is a beast. Legit star player that will be in the conversation for All-NBA again.
Last night Randle didnt shoot well at all but of course he rebounded and dished..
Rj didnt play well at all, had a couple of 3s and a couple kf drives but nothing great..
Kemba in the first 3 games didnt really do much at all..
When this team puts it all together they can be a dangerous team, Kemba can do this consistently which is yet to be seen but man this team will be tough to beat..
and what i was most impressed eith last night? they played faster and they still held Philly under 100 and Philly looked gassed, thr Knicks steam rolled them in the 2nd quarter
They’re not close to being a contender but I think they can give anyone a series. They’re fun to watch for the fire time since Rose/Butler played.
5th in Net Rating (+10.9)
2nd in Offense (116.3)
11th in Defense (105.4)
So, a very good morning to you, fan of a good-to-very-good basketball team.
After 4 games, a few things that have stood out to me:
- Mitch Robinson is significantly improved. He is a real presence out there defensively, and has rebounded the ball much better than in the past. I don't even think he is in shape condition wise yet, so we may even see more from him as the year goes on. Yeah he is still limited offensively, but as long as he can stay healthy I think extending him is a no brainer.
- Besides Mitch, I think Obi Toppin is clearly the most improved player on the team. The knock on him out of Dayton was that he was a total zero on defense, but he has actually been respectable on that end of the court. He also bring awesome energy to the second unit, and is almost unstoppable on the break.
- It really feels like Kemba and RJ are still trying to figure out their roles within the first unit. Randle obviously is going to get his, Fournier seems to have already found where to fit in, but Walker and Barrett have been pretty hesitant. It was great to see Walker take over for a bit last night, but in general I have been a little surprised at how passively he has played. As for Barrett, he just seems timid out there, like he is playing to avoid mistakes but then is making them because he is thinking and not reacting. It will be interesting to watch to see how these two settle in over the next few weeks.
- Also, Julius Randle is a beast. Legit star player that will be in the conversation for All-NBA again.
Really good post and agree with everything. I was hard on Toppin this year but its been great to see him so improved. Hopefully he keeps improving.
Mitch has been outstanding. His added weight has definitely helped and he hasn't lost his bounce. He has been tremendous as a rim protector and rebounder. Next step is showing a little offense but he's been great.
Derrick Rose has been really great for the Knicks. What a trade last year for him and cool to see him revive his career here. He is an elite backup point guard and will definitely be in contention for 6th man of the year.
Love having Thibs here- just a great head coach and puts his team in position to win every night.