this kid looks great.. he was one of my top choices along with A. Randolph and Mcgee for who I wanted the Knicks to take... Man he looks awesome.

Tonight

25points
8-11 Fg
2-3 threes
5 reb
11 assist
2 steals

Take a look at his last 3 games before that too

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/4471/gamelog;_ylt=AhtiGb8lhZdBgK085U4FVXjUPaB4

this kid could be good

Larry actually letting a point guard score? That's interesting.

Nice win against the Knicks killers

Jury is still out on Danillo. Have faith!

Let's see how the little guy holds up after a season or two of absorbing contact in the paint, or even if he can absorb contact. How's he going to handle things when Dwight Howard's scouting report says not to give him the layup or when Al Horford's or Ron Artest's pride kicks in?

I will say I was skeptical about DJ because of his body. He was one of the best points in the nation last NCAA regular season, maybe even the best, if you go by numbers. He definitely has speed and can play the position. He's just real small and his success, it seems, will be based upon how he deals with contact.

I don't remember a lot of people liking Augustine at all. Maybe I'm wrong, but I seem to remember his feedback being mostly negative on this board because of his size.

The Danilo situation is worrisome and disappointing. But the kid does have talent and I'm sure this is why the Knicks picked him. I'm sure they did not pick him to have him sit injured all year.

based on need right now, Lopez is obviously the choice

Posted by TheGame:

Posted by Bippity10:

I don't remember a lot of people liking Augustine at all. Maybe I'm wrong, but I seem to remember his feedback being mostly negative on this board because of his size.

The Danilo situation is worrisome and disappointing. But the kid does have talent and I'm sure this is why the Knicks picked him. I'm sure they did not pick him to have him sit injured all year.

I liked him, I just did not like him at 6. At 6, I would have taken Bayless or either moved back 2-3 spots and taken a chance on Augustin or Lopez. I, however, do think DG has talent, but if the plan is to get Lebron, then don't they play the same position. I don't see DG as a PF even though it looks like that is where he is ultimately going to play on this team, with Chandler and maybe LeBron coming aboard. It seems like Walsh is filling the team with a bunch of SFs trying to play the role of PF ad C. If the goal is to get Lebron, then a pg or a center would have been a better pick.

I seem to remember a lot of people having the same opinion as you. There were many Bayless fans, hardly any Augustine fans at the 6 pick.

I'm not worried with having Danilo playing the same position as Danilo. Although we are getting in position to try to acquire him, we can't base our draft picks on him being here. My guess is they felt he was a player that could contribute and be a good player for the team regardless of position. Also, D'Antoni seems to like versatile guys that can play multiple positions in the frontcourt. I think this is their current vision for Danilo. Whether it's reality or not, I think they picture him as a PF/SF as his body develops. Lastly, let's say he turns out to be good, and ends up playing the same position as Lebron, why is that a concern? We either have a great starter and a great back up, or we have great trade bait. We are rebuilding so we can't worry too much about this. We just need talent at this point.

Posted by Andrew:

Posted by Bippity10:

I'm not worried with having Danilo playing the same position as Danilo.

Me either.

LOL

Posted by Andrew:

Posted by Bippity10:

I'm not worried with having Danilo playing the same position as Danilo.

Me either.

I would be worried if they were playing different positions though. :)

Posted by Bippity10:

Posted by TheGame:

Posted by Bippity10:

I don't remember a lot of people liking Augustine at all. Maybe I'm wrong, but I seem to remember his feedback being mostly negative on this board because of his size.

The Danilo situation is worrisome and disappointing. But the kid does have talent and I'm sure this is why the Knicks picked him. I'm sure they did not pick him to have him sit injured all year.

I liked him, I just did not like him at 6. At 6, I would have taken Bayless or either moved back 2-3 spots and taken a chance on Augustin or Lopez. I, however, do think DG has talent, but if the plan is to get Lebron, then don't they play the same position. I don't see DG as a PF even though it looks like that is where he is ultimately going to play on this team, with Chandler and maybe LeBron coming aboard. It seems like Walsh is filling the team with a bunch of SFs trying to play the role of PF ad C. If the goal is to get Lebron, then a pg or a center would have been a better pick.

I seem to remember a lot of people having the same opinion as you. There were many Bayless fans, hardly any Augustine fans at the 6 pick.

I'm not worried with having Danilo playing the same position as Danilo. Although we are getting in position to try to acquire him, we can't base our draft picks on him being here. My guess is they felt he was a player that could contribute and be a good player for the team regardless of position. Also, D'Antoni seems to like versatile guys that can play multiple positions in the frontcourt. I think this is their current vision for Danilo. Whether it's reality or not, I think they picture him as a PF/SF as his body develops. Lastly, let's say he turns out to be good, and ends up playing the same position as Lebron, why is that a concern? We either have a great starter and a great back up, or we have great trade bait. We are rebuilding so we can't worry too much about this. We just need talent at this point.

I agree with accumulating talent, but at the same time, this team has major holes at the pg and center position and IMO, Lopez, Bayless, and Augustin would have been upgrades there. I guess we have to wait and see if DG turns into the second coming of Dirk. If so, then you cannot really argue with the pick. The kid does have potential and I like the attitude he showed in his limited action. Hopefully, he can turn into a solid player for us. Walsh just better not pick another SF/PF in the 2009 draft.