Part of the reason THJ is playing better is that the execution of the team as a whole is improved. That has an impact on the rhythm of a player where he's not questioning what he's supposed to do but instead is reacting in the moment in the right way because everything before that was right. Passing is sharper and cuts are harder, guys are filling gaps and showing when they're supposed to. It's just a better environment for THJ to thrive in and develop. Guys are filling roles. Amundson is doing exactly what the team needs him to do and even tho he's an awful offensive player he moves the ball, hustles and defends.
THJ was infected with the negativity of the previous guys and now the culture is changed and he's adapting to this new vibe.

BRIGGS wrote:I think he will be fine--he's a keeper. He certainly struggled through but as the floor becomes bigger with more shot makes and facilitators---Tim Hardaway JR can fit right into the pie. He has 21 rebounds and 17 assists in his last 7 games--the best streak in his short career.

mreinman wrote:

fitzfarm wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:I think he will be fine--he's a keeper. He certainly struggled through but as the floor becomes bigger with more shot makes and facilitators---Tim Hardaway JR can fit right into the pie. He has 21 rebounds and 17 assists in his last 7 games--the best streak in his short career.

100 percent agree thjr is a really good young player

yup ... as good as reggie miller

Dude he's so young, his shot reminds me of Reggie his release and the type of offensive game ... He needs to work on his acting a little more .

He'll look even better next year if we improve the talent and guys continue to buy in to the system.

Was rebuffed quite often that Smith and Shump were better options

He's not out of the woods yet, I thought he'd need about 10-15gms

Without any shenanigans from the bench

I hope he continues to get better he was very open and honest

About his shortcomings and vowed to continue working on them

We need to see sustainable and more efficient play offensively and defensively

gunsnewing wrote:

F500ONE wrote:I rocked for the kid the HARDWAY this yr

Was rebuffed quite often that Smith and Shump were better options

He's not out of the woods yet, I thought he'd need about 10-15gms

Without any shenanigans from the bench

I hope he continues to get better he was very open and honest

About his shortcomings and vowed to continue working on them

We need to see sustainable and more efficient play offensively and defensively

Shump and maybe even JR are still better options. Unfortunate Shump was a casualty of ridding themselves of JR

No they aren't and thank goodness they are gone

Wish we could have got more for them

But, he can score and if he plays the right way can get to the line. He's definitely someone we really need to show big improvement in order to get to the next level. Hopefully with Galloway, Thomas and a few other guys working hard and being professionals it rubs off on him and begins to help his game mature.

Knicks1969 wrote:

F500ONE wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:

F500ONE wrote:I rocked for the kid the HARDWAY this yr

Was rebuffed quite often that Smith and Shump were better options

He's not out of the woods yet, I thought he'd need about 10-15gms

Without any shenanigans from the bench

I hope he continues to get better he was very open and honest

About his shortcomings and vowed to continue working on them

We need to see sustainable and more efficient play offensively and defensively

Shump and maybe even JR are still better options. Unfortunate Shump was a casualty of ridding themselves of JR

No they aren't and thank goodness they are gone

Wish we could have got more for them

Thank you....I am glad they are gone. I will be even happier when Amare and Bargnani are outta here

There was talk Amar'e may come back on a smaller deal

Phil appreciates his work ethic and sacrifices made this season

Hope he sleeps on this over and over and has second thoughts to do the right thing

Both should have been waived a long time ago