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fishmike
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11/20/2019  9:45 AM
the Knicks score 5.8 more points per 100 possessions and give up 5.7 fewer when Ntilikina is on the court. The resulting plus 11.5 total is easily the best among Knicks who have seen at least 150 minutes

https://www.cleaningtheglass.com/stats/team/20/onoff#tab-team_efficiency
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	Position Estimate	+/- Per 100 Poss.	Turnovers	Fouls Committed	Fouls Drawn	Misc.
Rk Player Age G MP PG% SG% SF% PF% C% OnCourt On-Off BadPass LostBall Shoot Off. Shoot Off. PGA And1 Blkd
1 Ignas Brazdeikis 21 4 14 72% 29% +16.7 +24.0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0
2 Damyean Dotson 25 10 129 6% 89% 5% +4.9 +14.6 0 0 2 1 1 1 20 0 0
3 Elfrid Payton 25 4 102 100% +3.0 +11.7 4 1 4 1 3 0 35 0 2
4 Frank Ntilikina 21 13 330 99% 1% -1.7 +10.2 10 3 15 0 2 2 102 0 3
5 Wayne Ellington 32 11 147 45% 55% -1.4 +7.0 3 2 5 1 0 1 23 0 2
6 Julius Randle 25 14 464 90% 10% -5.6 +4.3 16 19 17 9 29 1 145 8 9
7 Marcus Morris 30 14 472 70% 30% -5.7 +4.0 11 5 25 7 30 5 40 10 7
8 Taj Gibson 34 12 194 17% 83% -6.5 +0.5 3 1 14 3 5 0 37 2 0
9 Bobby Portis 24 14 324 13% 87% -6.8 +0.3 1 2 11 5 8 1 44 4 9
10 Mitchell Robinson 21 10 189 100% -10.4 -4.8 1 2 19 3 14 1 11 4 4
11 RJ Barrett 19 14 470 88% 12% -9.0 -7.0 23 7 18 4 38 6 117 7 14
12 Kevin Knox 20 14 308 4% 88% 8% -10.8 -7.3 4 3 11 2 18 0 49 0 3
13 Allonzo Trier 24 8 117 62% 38% -19.5 -15.3 4 3 7 4 5 1 29 0 3
14 Dennis Smith 22 7 100 100% -29.3 -26.3 4 2 8 2 2 0 35 0 2

I think the biggest thing we are seeing is his improved strength and conditioning. He's physically fierce and can still get stronger. He's agile. His offense is going to come. He's too long to be so bad. I feel like his biggest potential is the pull up midrange game. He's starting to show some nice moves there and if he can get consistent will really help his PG play. Defenders still sag and dont respect his offense.

His handle is undeniably better than last year and he's shown a shifty quickness I have not seen in the past

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11/20/2019  9:57 AM
Fans expectations for PG our days is scoring.
Frank is a throwback PG. He will never be flashy.
If Frank will get closer to Charly Wards, Derek Harpers, Tim Hardaways of the past it will be fantastic.
He need time zo to get there. This type of PG emerging when player gets physically and mentally mature.
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11/20/2019  10:31 AM
arkrud wrote:Fans expectations for PG our days is scoring.
Frank is a throwback PG. He will never be flashy.
If Frank will get closer to Charly Wards, Derek Harpers, Tim Hardaways of the past it will be fantastic.
He need time zo to get there. This type of PG emerging when player gets physically and mentally mature.

Tim Hardaway Senior was a scoring machine his skill can probably translate well in this era of basketball.

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11/20/2019  11:06 AM    LAST EDITED: 11/20/2019  11:08 AM
fishmike wrote:the Knicks score 5.8 more points per 100 possessions and give up 5.7 fewer when Ntilikina is on the court. The resulting plus 11.5 total is easily the best among Knicks who have seen at least 150 minutes

https://www.cleaningtheglass.com/stats/team/20/onoff#tab-team_efficiency
I think that site is pay site, and this is a reshare from reddit, but I know some are really into the topic

	Position Estimate	+/- Per 100 Poss.	Turnovers	Fouls Committed	Fouls Drawn	Misc.
Rk Player Age G MP PG% SG% SF% PF% C% OnCourt On-Off BadPass LostBall Shoot Off. Shoot Off. PGA And1 Blkd
1 Ignas Brazdeikis 21 4 14 72% 29% +16.7 +24.0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0
2 Damyean Dotson 25 10 129 6% 89% 5% +4.9 +14.6 0 0 2 1 1 1 20 0 0
3 Elfrid Payton 25 4 102 100% +3.0 +11.7 4 1 4 1 3 0 35 0 2
4 Frank Ntilikina 21 13 330 99% 1% -1.7 +10.2 10 3 15 0 2 2 102 0 3
5 Wayne Ellington 32 11 147 45% 55% -1.4 +7.0 3 2 5 1 0 1 23 0 2
6 Julius Randle 25 14 464 90% 10% -5.6 +4.3 16 19 17 9 29 1 145 8 9
7 Marcus Morris 30 14 472 70% 30% -5.7 +4.0 11 5 25 7 30 5 40 10 7
8 Taj Gibson 34 12 194 17% 83% -6.5 +0.5 3 1 14 3 5 0 37 2 0
9 Bobby Portis 24 14 324 13% 87% -6.8 +0.3 1 2 11 5 8 1 44 4 9
10 Mitchell Robinson 21 10 189 100% -10.4 -4.8 1 2 19 3 14 1 11 4 4
11 RJ Barrett 19 14 470 88% 12% -9.0 -7.0 23 7 18 4 38 6 117 7 14
12 Kevin Knox 20 14 308 4% 88% 8% -10.8 -7.3 4 3 11 2 18 0 49 0 3
13 Allonzo Trier 24 8 117 62% 38% -19.5 -15.3 4 3 7 4 5 1 29 0 3
14 Dennis Smith 22 7 100 100% -29.3 -26.3 4 2 8 2 2 0 35 0 2

I think the biggest thing we are seeing is his improved strength and conditioning. He's physically fierce and can still get stronger. He's agile. His offense is going to come. He's too long to be so bad. I feel like his biggest potential is the pull up midrange game. He's starting to show some nice moves there and if he can get consistent will really help his PG play. Defenders still sag and dont respect his offense.

His handle is undeniably better than last year and he's shown a shifty quickness I have not seen in the past

It’s nice to see we are a better team with him on the floor. As far as his offense , he doesn’t need to score a ton but needs to keep the defense honest. His shooting percents are still dead even with his career percents. No improvement whatsoever. And his midrange game looks good in theory but it’s the least efficient shot in basketball and should be limited. Bottom line he needs to shoot better than 32% from 3pt since he’s only taking open ones. 35% plus or he will remain a liability and best served as a backup. He might be throwback but in today’s game he must hit an open shot. He can get there but at some point needs to show improvement.

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11/20/2019  11:07 AM
I've really liked what I have seen from Frank, RJ and Dotson over the last few gms. Dotson has kind of been the forgotten man by us. But he is also going into his 3rd yr and has quality 2-way potential. Those 3 all bring 2 way potential and are a nice collection.

Keep giving Frank his reps until he is able to flow on his own. Demand better quality picks from the bigs to actually free up the guards.

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11/20/2019  11:09 AM
newyorknewyork wrote:I've really liked what I have seen from Frank, RJ and Dotson over the last few gms. Dotson has kind of been the forgotten man by us. But he is also going into his 3rd yr and has quality 2-way potential. Those 3 all bring 2 way potential and are a nice collection.

Keep giving Frank his reps until he is able to flow on his own. Demand better quality picks from the bigs to actually free up the guards.

I like Dotson too. I wish he wouldn’t take so many long 2s. His 3pt shooting has declined but I’m guessing if all those long 2s were 3s that wouldn’t be the case.

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11/20/2019  11:11 AM
they shouldn't be dumping him in the corner. His defender sags; he's not a threat there; and never gets the ball to keep the other team honest

he's 6'6" which is a luxury. he should be at the top of the key running PnR.

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11/20/2019  11:24 AM
Frank is an old fashioned type of PG. That's why he is such a polarizing player and why guys like knicks1248 hates him because he doesn't fit the view of what a PG has to be in todays NBA.

One thing that I would like Fizdale implement with RJ and Frank is posting them up. They have a mismatch in height every game at those positions. Clyde mentioned this on more than 1 occasion. He said him and Earl would fight over who is posting every game because they were bigger than their counterparts.

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11/20/2019  11:25 AM
Knixkik wrote:
newyorknewyork wrote:I've really liked what I have seen from Frank, RJ and Dotson over the last few gms. Dotson has kind of been the forgotten man by us. But he is also going into his 3rd yr and has quality 2-way potential. Those 3 all bring 2 way potential and are a nice collection.

Keep giving Frank his reps until he is able to flow on his own. Demand better quality picks from the bigs to actually free up the guards.

I like Dotson too. I wish he wouldn’t take so many long 2s. His 3pt shooting has declined but I’m guessing if all those long 2s were 3s that wouldn’t be the case.

Working his way back from shoulder surgery. He will find his groove

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11/20/2019  11:27 AM
Vmart wrote:
arkrud wrote:Fans expectations for PG our days is scoring.
Frank is a throwback PG. He will never be flashy.
If Frank will get closer to Charly Wards, Derek Harpers, Tim Hardaways of the past it will be fantastic.
He need time zo to get there. This type of PG emerging when player gets physically and mentally mature.

Tim Hardaway Senior was a scoring machine his skill can probably translate well in this era of basketball.


People forget, but Derek Harper was also a scorer back in his day. I think the knock on him was that he was more of a shooting guard when he first started. His playmaking improved as his step slowed.
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11/20/2019  11:32 AM
Chandler wrote:they shouldn't be dumping him in the corner. His defender sags; he's not a threat there; and never gets the ball to keep the other team honest

he's 6'6" which is a luxury. he should be at the top of the key running PnR.

He isn't a threat there because he won't see the ball again to make him one. As teammates don't create for him as consistently as he is willing to create for them.

He hasn't created his own shot at a high enough level or take enough volume creating his own shot to make up for it. What has been done especially the last game with him working the PNR is the best route for his progress. Which translate to the team in a positive way since he is unselfish.

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11/20/2019  11:32 AM
NYKBocker wrote:Frank is an old fashioned type of PG. That's why he is such a polarizing player and why guys like knicks1248 hates him because he doesn't fit the view of what a PG has to be in todays NBA.

One thing that I would like Fizdale implement with RJ and Frank is posting them up. They have a mismatch in height every game at those positions. Clyde mentioned this on more than 1 occasion. He said him and Earl would fight over who is posting every game because they were bigger than their counterparts.


I have heard this also a few times and had to laugh. Its rare to see any player back someone down these days with the ball. Getting them the ball is also not easy. Big men are far to quick in this era to not help. Frank has learned to get the midrange shot off by creating space. He has the length but not the girth. RJ has the size. I love clyde, but he had how many HOF's on the court with him?
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11/20/2019  11:57 AM    LAST EDITED: 11/20/2019  11:57 AM
Nalod wrote:
NYKBocker wrote:Frank is an old fashioned type of PG. That's why he is such a polarizing player and why guys like knicks1248 hates him because he doesn't fit the view of what a PG has to be in todays NBA.

One thing that I would like Fizdale implement with RJ and Frank is posting them up. They have a mismatch in height every game at those positions. Clyde mentioned this on more than 1 occasion. He said him and Earl would fight over who is posting every game because they were bigger than their counterparts.


I have heard this also a few times and had to laugh. Its rare to see any player back someone down these days with the ball. Getting them the ball is also not easy. Big men are far to quick in this era to not help. Frank has learned to get the midrange shot off by creating space. He has the length but not the girth. RJ has the size. I love clyde, but he had how many HOF's on the court with him?

You don't think it would work? You have Randle or Morris on the low block then have Frank or RJ set a down screen so Randle or Morris can pop out to the wing and Frank/RJ post up. If they switch then you have a mismatch with a guard on Randle/Morris. If they don't switch then you have your taller guards posting up. They double then you pass out to Randle of Morris for a 3. I think you are overestimating what the bigs can do nowadays. Basketball is still basketball.

You don't need to back down ala Mark Jackson where you look like you are dribbling for oil. Just set a down screen or a back screen on the post then stay there.

This is way better than having them go run to the corner and wait.

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11/20/2019  12:01 PM
NYKBocker wrote:Frank is an old fashioned type of PG. That's why he is such a polarizing player and why guys like knicks1248 hates him because he doesn't fit the view of what a PG has to be in todays NBA.

One thing that I would like Fizdale implement with RJ and Frank is posting them up. They have a mismatch in height every game at those positions. Clyde mentioned this on more than 1 occasion. He said him and Earl would fight over who is posting every game because they were bigger than their counterparts.

Posting up the guards is a more advanced level of offense and would slow down ball movement for a potential mismatch. Knicks have barely been able to get guys involved with ISO from Randle/Morris, etc. and get their shooting on track. Dumping the ball down to RJ/Frank makes them decision makers in a spot without movement. Maybe next year.

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11/20/2019  12:07 PM
martin wrote:
NYKBocker wrote:Frank is an old fashioned type of PG. That's why he is such a polarizing player and why guys like knicks1248 hates him because he doesn't fit the view of what a PG has to be in todays NBA.

One thing that I would like Fizdale implement with RJ and Frank is posting them up. They have a mismatch in height every game at those positions. Clyde mentioned this on more than 1 occasion. He said him and Earl would fight over who is posting every game because they were bigger than their counterparts.

Posting up the guards is a more advanced level of offense and would slow down ball movement for a potential mismatch. Knicks have barely been able to get guys involved with ISO from Randle/Morris, etc. and get their shooting on track. Dumping the ball down to RJ/Frank makes them decision makers in a spot without movement. Maybe next year.

When we have a better coach?

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11/20/2019  12:09 PM
newyorknewyork wrote:
Chandler wrote:they shouldn't be dumping him in the corner. His defender sags; he's not a threat there; and never gets the ball to keep the other team honest

he's 6'6" which is a luxury. he should be at the top of the key running PnR.

He isn't a threat there because he won't see the ball again to make him one. As teammates don't create for him as consistently as he is willing to create for them.

He hasn't created his own shot at a high enough level or take enough volume creating his own shot to make up for it. What has been done especially the last game with him working the PNR is the best route for his progress. Which translate to the team in a positive way since he is unselfish.

I would also think it's a lot easier to develop a floater or layup off a PnR than expecting him to be D.Rose in his prime. Also deep down we all know Frank would prefer to hit to the roller (or even popper)

He gets a couple of those assists going, his confidence goes up, and the plays develop

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11/20/2019  12:12 PM
Chandler wrote:
newyorknewyork wrote:
Chandler wrote:they shouldn't be dumping him in the corner. His defender sags; he's not a threat there; and never gets the ball to keep the other team honest

he's 6'6" which is a luxury. he should be at the top of the key running PnR.

He isn't a threat there because he won't see the ball again to make him one. As teammates don't create for him as consistently as he is willing to create for them.

He hasn't created his own shot at a high enough level or take enough volume creating his own shot to make up for it. What has been done especially the last game with him working the PNR is the best route for his progress. Which translate to the team in a positive way since he is unselfish.

I would also think it's a lot easier to develop a floater or layup off a PnR than expecting him to be D.Rose in his prime. Also deep down we all know Frank would prefer to hit to the roller (or even popper)

He gets a couple of those assists going, his confidence goes up, and the plays develop

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11/20/2019  12:47 PM
Frank definitely has the look of an athlete who should be excelling more than he is. He's a legit 6'4-6'5 big guard with long arms which is ideal for today's game. He should be punishing smaller guards in the mid range by shooting over them and taking them to the post at times. It's a mental thing with him at this point. Hopefully, he develops the confidence because the physical tools are there.
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11/20/2019  12:58 PM
martin wrote:
NYKBocker wrote:Frank is an old fashioned type of PG. That's why he is such a polarizing player and why guys like knicks1248 hates him because he doesn't fit the view of what a PG has to be in todays NBA.

One thing that I would like Fizdale implement with RJ and Frank is posting them up. They have a mismatch in height every game at those positions. Clyde mentioned this on more than 1 occasion. He said him and Earl would fight over who is posting every game because they were bigger than their counterparts.

Posting up the guards is a more advanced level of offense and would slow down ball movement for a potential mismatch. Knicks have barely been able to get guys involved with ISO from Randle/Morris, etc. and get their shooting on track. Dumping the ball down to RJ/Frank makes them decision makers in a spot without movement. Maybe next year.

When I say post him up, I don't mean in the traditional, get on the blocks and pin your man ou your back and wait for someone to feed you the rock similar to Ewing. A simple flex cut can work. Frank will set up opposite ball on the baseline, the teammate is ballside on the opposite block, and will set a cross screen for Frank to race ball side. When Frank receives the pass, it should be an easy shot considering he will be shooting over a smallish defender or maybe no defender at all if its a good pick.

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11/20/2019  1:01 PM    LAST EDITED: 11/20/2019  1:03 PM
NYKBocker wrote:Frank is an old fashioned type of PG. That's why he is such a polarizing player and why guys like knicks1248 hates him because he doesn't fit the view of what a PG has to be in todays NBA.

One thing that I would like Fizdale implement with RJ and Frank is posting them up. They have a mismatch in height every game at those positions. Clyde mentioned this on more than 1 occasion. He said him and Earl would fight over who is posting every game because they were bigger than their counterparts.

Dude I like frank as much as i like anyone on the roster.

I don't like his role on the team, just like i don't like Randle as a Point Fwd, or melo without a true veteran pg.

Our starting pg is dead last in ppg among all points guards, starters and the ones coming off the bench


https://www.espn.com/nba/stats/player/_/position/point-guard

49 point guards in the league shoot better and score more points...

we can't win consistently like that, and it's clearly obvious

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combo of Frank's improved play and the rest of the poor guard play starting to show up in the data

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