http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/kristaps-porzingis-excited-about-jeff-hornacek-derrick-rose-and-joakim-noah-coming-to-knicks-1.11998646

“One thing I’m already imagining, he’s a point guard who loves to drive and be explosive,’’ Porzingis said. “After he’s missed layups, I can get those putbacks. That’s one thing I’m thinking about already. I know he’s a great passer, and when he slashes, he can give you the pass and kick-out for the 3-pointer. You got to be ready for a guy like that with those quick passes he makes. You got to be ready to make the next play or shoot the ball.’’

“I’ve been working a lot on my handle,’’ Porzingis said. “It’s really annoying. All the little drills with my brother Janis. I can feel it day by day, I’m getting better. And shooting a lot. Shooting so much it’s annoying.’’

http://nypost.com/2016/07/02/eager-porzingis-daydreaming-about-derrick-rose-connection/

Love how he evaluates the moves and incoming players. Talks about specific pieces of his game to sharpen. Could happen sooner or later but KP will be NY Knicks Basketball and the central piece to hopefully bring them to a championship.

Prediction: KP will be our best all-around player next season.

nychamp wrote:“I’m young, but we don’t have 10 years to win a championship,” Porzingis said. “We got to win soon. So that’s my mindset as well. I know those guys want to win right away. They’ve been in the league for a long time. So all I got to do is stay as mentally focused as I can to help those guys win. That’s the No. 1 goal. I’m not here to have five seasons of just trying to win.”

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/kristaps-porzingis-excited-about-jeff-hornacek-derrick-rose-and-joakim-noah-coming-to-knicks-1.11998646

“One thing I’m already imagining, he’s a point guard who loves to drive and be explosive,’’ Porzingis said. “After he’s missed layups, I can get those putbacks. That’s one thing I’m thinking about already. I know he’s a great passer, and when he slashes, he can give you the pass and kick-out for the 3-pointer. You got to be ready for a guy like that with those quick passes he makes. You got to be ready to make the next play or shoot the ball.’’

“I’ve been working a lot on my handle,’’ Porzingis said. “It’s really annoying. All the little drills with my brother Janis. I can feel it day by day, I’m getting better. And shooting a lot. Shooting so much it’s annoying.’’

http://nypost.com/2016/07/02/eager-porzingis-daydreaming-about-derrick-rose-connection/

Love how he evaluates the moves and incoming players. Talks about specific pieces of his game to sharpen. Could happen sooner or later but KP will be NY Knicks Basketball and the central piece to hopefully bring them to a championship.

Prediction: KP will be our best all-around player next season.

And Phil talks:

BRIGGS wrote:To me Kp is the key to this team. He's a savior piece for this franchise and I hope he's a Knick passed the deadline

come on man, that's just ridiculous thinking

ChuckBuck wrote:The only reason I watch this team, and my lone flicker of hope for the future of the franchise.

Our only hope is we don't win too many regular season games and end up with at least a top 10 draft pick and knock it out of the park with said pick. Then we have 2 flickers of hope and can really build something sustainable.

Alan Hahn made a really salient point the other day. If the Knicks had played it conservatively looking to last year and the KNicks struggled, the narrative would have turned to Porzingis isn't a franchise player, he's not as good as we thought, etc.

ChuckBuck wrote:

Knickoftime wrote:

ChuckBuck wrote:The only reason I watch this team, and my lone flicker of hope for the future of the franchise.

Our only hope is we don't win too many regular season games and end up with at least a top 10 draft pick and knock it out of the park with said pick. Then we have 2 flickers of hope and can really build something sustainable.

Alan Hahn made a really salient point the other day. If the Knicks had played it conservatively looking to last year and the KNicks struggled, the narrative would have turned to Porzingis isn't a franchise player, he's not as good as we thought, etc.

Uh, the guy with the rookie contract isn't the reason the Knicks struggle, it's the guy holding a quarter of our cap space.

Man, you missed the point by a lot.

nychamp wrote:“I’m young, but we don’t have 10 years to win a championship,” Porzingis said. “We got to win soon. So that’s my mindset as well. I know those guys want to win right away. They’ve been in the league for a long time. So all I got to do is stay as mentally focused as I can to help those guys win. That’s the No. 1 goal. I’m not here to have five seasons of just trying to win.”

http://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/knicks/kristaps-porzingis-excited-about-jeff-hornacek-derrick-rose-and-joakim-noah-coming-to-knicks-1.11998646

“One thing I’m already imagining, he’s a point guard who loves to drive and be explosive,’’ Porzingis said. “After he’s missed layups, I can get those putbacks. That’s one thing I’m thinking about already. I know he’s a great passer, and when he slashes, he can give you the pass and kick-out for the 3-pointer. You got to be ready for a guy like that with those quick passes he makes. You got to be ready to make the next play or shoot the ball.’’

“I’ve been working a lot on my handle,’’ Porzingis said. “It’s really annoying. All the little drills with my brother Janis. I can feel it day by day, I’m getting better. And shooting a lot. Shooting so much it’s annoying.’’

http://nypost.com/2016/07/02/eager-porzingis-daydreaming-about-derrick-rose-connection/

Love how he evaluates the moves and incoming players. Talks about specific pieces of his game to sharpen. Could happen sooner or later but KP will be NY Knicks Basketball and the central piece to hopefully bring them to a championship.

Prediction: KP will be our best all-around player next season.

Our best all around player will still be Melo but KP is on his way to being an absolute star for us.

ChuckBuck wrote:

Knickoftime wrote:

ChuckBuck wrote:The only reason I watch this team, and my lone flicker of hope for the future of the franchise.

Our only hope is we don't win too many regular season games and end up with at least a top 10 draft pick and knock it out of the park with said pick. Then we have 2 flickers of hope and can really build something sustainable.

Alan Hahn made a really salient point the other day. If the Knicks had played it conservatively looking to last year and the KNicks struggled, the narrative would have turned to Porzingis isn't a franchise player, he's not as good as we thought, etc.

Uh, the guy with the rookie contract isn't the reason the Knicks struggle, it's the guy holding a quarter of our cap space.

You're so off and such a hater. You find reason to hate on everything the Knicks do and it's exhausting seeing your same old posts every day about everything Knicks.

ChuckBuck wrote:Lol so many apologists here. When in doubt call the logical guy hater.

I was actually on board with much of what you were saying in the 2nd half of the season. However, much of what you have posted in reaction to what has happened in FA and the associated alternative options were either unrealistic or outright illegal under the CBA. I think most are open to an opposing POV but the alternative has to be plausible.