Bigger wing than OG.
Willing shooter.
Distance shooter.
Can guard on the perimeter.
Weak side/interior defender.
Ball handler.
Passer.

Outside of maybe Weak side/interior defender, Mo has shown us all of the above and just needs more time to smoother it all out?

By next year Mo is solidly in the lineup as Deuce was when he got his new contract?

Sometimes you know when you know and we all know about Mo?

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martin wrote:I was trying to think about a player who the Knicks could/would hypothetically replace Hart in the starting lineup and what that guy would look like at PF next to KAT:

Bigger wing than OG.
Willing shooter.
Distance shooter.
Can guard on the perimeter.
Weak side/interior defender.
Ball handler.
Passer.

Outside of maybe Weak side/interior defender, Mo has shown us all of the above and just needs more time to smoother it all out?

By next year Mo is solidly in the lineup as Deuce was when he got his new contract?

Sometimes you know when you know and we all know about Mo?

if we're keeping KAT I like MO's potential next to him. He's longer than OG and more of a rim protector.

MO/OG/MIKAL has insane potential defensively.

🗽🇫🇷 Mohamed Diawara lineup impact (http://Databallr.com) is undeniable a PF/SF who can guard 1–5, efficient (45.1% FG% | 39.1% from 3 with a 11.5% disruption rate) handle the ball, and lift net ratings across multiple lineups, especially with OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges. He needs more minutes, and a 4-year, ~$24M deal this summer makes a lot of sense for the Knicks.

📰 2-Man Lineups:
🟠 Shamet + Diawara — 30 MIN | 116.9 OFF | 95.0 DEF | +21.9 NET
🟠 Anunoby + Diawara — 78 MIN | 122.0 OFF | 111.0 DEF | +11.0 NET
🟠 Towns + Diawara — 75 MIN | 116.9 OFF | 107.2 DEF | +9.6 NET
🟠 Bridges + Diawara — 109 MIN | 108.2 OFF | 105.1 DEF | +3.1 NET

📰 3-Man Lineups:
🔵 Towns / Bridges / Diawara — 62 MIN | 122.0 OFF | 97.8 DEF | +24.2 NET
🟠 Towns / Anunoby / Diawara — 47 MIN | 124.5 OFF | 105.9 DEF | +18.5 NET
🟠 Bridges / Kolek / Diawara — 34 MIN | 119.7 OFF | 102.7 DEF | +17.0 NET
🟠 Anunoby / Bridges / Diawara — 59 MIN | 118.3 OFF | 101.5 DEF | +16.7 NET

📰 4-Man Lineups:
🔵 Towns / Bridges / Kolek / Diawara — 20 MIN | 131.7 OFF | 85.7 DEF | +46.0 NET
🔵 Towns / Anunoby / Bridges / Diawara — 45 MIN | 123.2 OFF | 103.1 DEF | +20.1 NET
🟠 Towns / Bridges / Brunson / Diawara — 31 MIN | 116.2 OFF | 107.0 DEF | +9.1 NET
🟠 Towns / Anunoby / Brunson / Diawara — 27 MIN | 118.3 OFF | 116.4 DEF | +1.9 NET

📰 5-Man Lineups:
🔵 Towns / Anunoby / Bridges / Kolek / Diawara — 6 MIN | 150.0 OFF | 61.5 DEF | +88.5 NET
🔵 Hart / Brunson / Shamet / Hukporti / Diawara — 7 MIN | 154.5 OFF | 90.0 DEF | +64.5 NET
🔵 Towns / Anunoby / Bridges / McBride / Diawara — 12 MIN | 121.7 OFF | 91.3 DEF | +30.4 NET
🟠 Anunoby / Brunson / Robinson / Shamet / Diawara — 6 MIN | 128.6 OFF | 115.4 DEF | +13.2 NET
🟠 Towns / Bridges / Kolek / Diawara / Clarkson — 11 MIN | 123.1 OFF | 112.0 DEF | +11.1 NET

📰 +8.5 On/Off (Knicks perform significantly better with him on the floor)
📰 +7.8 STOV% (forces turnovers with activity, length, and anticipation)
📰 11.5% Defensive Disruption (consistently contests and alters shots)
📰 8.5% OREB% (creates extra possessions through offensive rebounding)
📰 7.8% AST% (keeps the ball moving and offense connected)
📰 69.0% Pass Accuracy (smart decisions, low-mistake playmaking)
📰 +3.7 Defensive EPM (positive defensive impact on team efficiency)
📰 +5.5 Rim Deterrence (discourages shots at the rim when he’s nearby)

🗣️ Mohamed Diawara’s impact jumps off the numbers. Lineups with him consistently win, highlighted by a +46.0 Net Rating with Towns–Bridges–Kolek, a massive +88.5 Net Rating in a 5-man unit with Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Kolek, and strong 2-man results with OG (+11.0) and Mikal (+3.1) across real minutes. His +8.5 On/Off, turnover creation (+7.8 STOV%), and defensive disruption show why those units thrive. Most importantly, the eye test matches the data: Diawara, OG, and Mikal clearly have on-court rapport switching seamlessly, covering for each other defensively, and keeping the offense flowing without forcing touches. Winning glue, proven by the lineups.

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I don't watch McDaniels enough but those 2 guys are exactly what you want to hear.

martin wrote:I was trying to think about a player who the Knicks could/would hypothetically replace Hart in the starting lineup and what that guy would look like at PF next to KAT:

Bigger wing than OG.
Willing shooter.
Distance shooter.
Can guard on the perimeter.
Weak side/interior defender.
Ball handler.
Passer.

Outside of maybe Weak side/interior defender, Mo has shown us all of the above and just needs more time to smoother it all out?

By next year Mo is solidly in the lineup as Deuce was when he got his new contract?

Sometimes you know when you know and we all know about Mo?

This is my thought too. He fits the role from a hypothetical standpoint to a tee. Maybe by year-3 he’s that guy. Until then I’m enjoying his progress. He’s a really nice prospect. He is in such a nice spot here to develop being a big wing (Knicks are light on those) and being surrounded by such great talent so he can focus on filling the role asked of him. Similar to early career Siakam.

martin wrote:I was trying to think about a player who the Knicks could/would hypothetically replace Hart in the starting lineup and what that guy would look like at PF next to KAT:

Bigger wing than OG.
Willing shooter.
Distance shooter.
Can guard on the perimeter.
Weak side/interior defender.
Ball handler.
Passer.

Outside of maybe Weak side/interior defender, Mo has shown us all of the above and just needs more time to smoother it all out?

By next year Mo is solidly in the lineup as Deuce was when he got his new contract?

Sometimes you know when you know and we all know about Mo?

His development is the pathway to get to the next step in our championship quest. Especially with GTA5 in the mix at G.

Being able to run potential rotations of Alvarado, Mikal, OG, MO, Mitch defensively is salivating.

Or just as you said. Being able to slide Hart to lead the bench unit. While upgrading the size and length around Brunson in the starting unit with Mikal, OG, MO, Kat.

its one thing when KAT was giving you 25ppg on 50/40... but 19 on 46/35 AND low volume 3's isn't worth everything else that comes with it.

nycericanguy wrote:if we dont win it all we need to trade KAT in the summer to get more flexibility. If we start losing guys like Mitch, Deuce and MO because of KAT I would be pissed.

its one thing when KAT was giving you 25ppg on 50/40... but 19 on 46/35 AND low volume 3's isn't worth everything else that comes with it.

KAT is the highest paid center in the league
KAT is the 6th highest player in the NBA

If he’s not top 10 of all players
Or top center in the nba
Or brings us a chip this year

Why should we keep him? And lose all the players you mentioned. So yeah I agree BUT
What if hypothetically KAT brings us a chip next year, do you still keep him and allow our depth to be impacted or trade him (with or without a chip)?