CrushAlot wrote:

tj23 wrote:

nixluva wrote:

tj23 wrote:

nixluva wrote:

tj23 wrote:I love how people think Acy is an defensive upgrade to Tyler LOL

Acy is a role player so in the end this isn't a big deal. We don't even know how much he'll play. It's not really the point, whether he's actually a better defender than Tyler or not. Phil likes the fit, balance of the roster and what Acy could bring to the team more than what Tyler offered and basically that's good enough for me. Phil is trying to give Fish as many tools in the toolbox as possible. Things that he believes this team will need in order to win. In the end I think we can trust his judgment more than yours so go kick rocks!!!

Leave the actual basketball talk to the adults if all you are going to do is hide behind Phil.

You've got to be kidding. You crawl out of a cave and make a dumb comment and you've got the nerve to talk about my posting? It's not that people are saying Acy is a great defensive player, but rather that as a reserve he brings a high energy level and the ability to play multiple positions. We've never seen Tyler have multiple games where he displayed the kind of manic effort that Acy is prone to having. I think that's what excites people and the Knicks brass. Here's a guy that may not get many minutes but if you put him in there he's liable to play very hard and try to make the most of those minutes. He just might provide a spark for the team and that has value.

To be honest you didn't bring anything to the table with your post. If Phil is 100% right about everything what's the point in having a message board? Sorry for being an a-hole.

My original post is just out of frustration because it seems like some fans would rather have that highlight guy like Acy as opposed to Tyler who brings a ton of energy and mainly possesses the basketball IQ at least defensively that many players in this era simply don't have. Sometimes I don't know what game everyone else is watching. The best defenses don't allow the ball to get to the middle or inside and don't lose their man off ball. Tyler did a great job of that which is somewhat rare today, particularly for a big. I'm not an expert on Acy but my money is on Tyler over the highlight reel blocks and dunks Acy gets you.

Maybe I am missing Tyler displaying his defensive IQ. It seems like he just picks up fouls really quickly when he is on the court. Tyler has been waived three times. The Knicks have had him around for over a year. My guess is there is something about him they are aware of, he seemed to have conditioning issues at the start of summer league, that made him expendable.

Having so called "anchors" like Tyson only does so much. Felton got exposed more than anybody because of this and he may not have looked as horrific if there was proper help. I was holding out hope that with Tyson gone Tyler might actually get some decent minutes, but oh well. Let's see what Acy brings.

tj23 wrote:

nixluva wrote:

tj23 wrote:

nixluva wrote:

tj23 wrote:I love how people think Acy is an defensive upgrade to Tyler LOL

Acy is a role player so in the end this isn't a big deal. We don't even know how much he'll play. It's not really the point, whether he's actually a better defender than Tyler or not. Phil likes the fit, balance of the roster and what Acy could bring to the team more than what Tyler offered and basically that's good enough for me. Phil is trying to give Fish as many tools in the toolbox as possible. Things that he believes this team will need in order to win. In the end I think we can trust his judgment more than yours so go kick rocks!!!

Leave the actual basketball talk to the adults if all you are going to do is hide behind Phil.

You've got to be kidding. You crawl out of a cave and make a dumb comment and you've got the nerve to talk about my posting? It's not that people are saying Acy is a great defensive player, but rather that as a reserve he brings a high energy level and the ability to play multiple positions. We've never seen Tyler have multiple games where he displayed the kind of manic effort that Acy is prone to having. I think that's what excites people and the Knicks brass. Here's a guy that may not get many minutes but if you put him in there he's liable to play very hard and try to make the most of those minutes. He just might provide a spark for the team and that has value.

To be honest you didn't bring anything to the table with your post. If Phil is 100% right about everything what's the point in having a message board? Sorry for being an a-hole.

My original post is just out of frustration because it seems like some fans would rather have that highlight guy like Acy as opposed to Tyler who brings a ton of energy and mainly possesses the basketball IQ at least defensively that many players in this era simply don't have. Sometimes I don't know what game everyone else is watching. The best defenses don't allow the ball to get to the middle or inside and don't lose their man off ball. Tyler did a great job of that which is somewhat rare today, particularly for a big. I'm not an expert on Acy but my money is on Tyler over the highlight reel blocks and dunks Acy gets you.

Very difficult to believe that you are being serious here. In the event that you are, you must know more than most basketball executives and coaches who have continually buried such a defensive stalwart on the end of the bench, that is when they are not busy cutting him. Seriously, Tyler has some really nice potential in terms of his physical abilities. He has not put it together yet to become a consistent player, perhaps he just has not found the right opportunity or team, or perhaps he does not work hard enough or perhaps it is another reason.......time will tell. If he is cut by the Kings, that will not be a positive start.

“@QuincyAcy: Man all the Knicks fans showing love is great, I appreciate it all, I see all the love #KnicksTape”

Quincy Acy’s perimeter game. Sacramento has until late July to make a decision on the forward’s 2014-15 non-guaranteed contract. If he makes the team, he has the potential to stretch the defense with solid range from the baseline three and a nice 18-20-foot jumper from the elbow.

NYKBocker wrote:Saw this and it got me excited

10 dunks against a ranked team is pretty insane. Looking forward to the effect his energy has on this team.
As another mentioned, even in practice, guys like him and the Greek kid are going to do a lot.

EMS

CrushAlot wrote:

earthmansurfer wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:Saw this and it got me excited

10 dunks against a ranked team is pretty insane. Looking forward to the effect his energy has on this team.
As another mentioned, even in practice, guys like him and the Greek kid are going to do a lot.

EMS

I agree. I hope the Knicks find away to open up a roster spot for Thanasis. Even if he spends the year in Westchester I hope the team finds a way to keep him around. I believe if he can only make $25,000 in the d league if he isn't there with an nba contract.

I have to type that name to try to remember it, Thanasis, Thanasis, Thanasis. Done, hope you spelled it right.
I think it is too bad regarding the D league salary Vs. Euro options. Thanasis did play in the D league last year but that was to get noticed. I don't see him passing on Euro money.
My bet is that we try to create a spot for him. He can help the team out with his energy and defense.

Finestrg wrote:Seriously. I know that Acy in the mix (Travis Outlaw really) complicates adding Thanasis to the 15-man but we need to hatch out a plan to keep him in the fold somehow. We drafted this kid -- the last thing I wanna see is him becoming an unrestricted FA where someone else scoops him up. We might be OK asking him to play for our DL team but we'd be rolling the dice -- if he doesn't make the roster my understanding is he becomes an UFA. We could proceed with him in our DL affiliate but then any team could come along and offer him a contract...This kid probably goes undrafted so the likelihood of some team scooping him up right away as an UFA would probably be low but still, you never know. Maybe there was a team(s) that did like him between 52-60... If anything, look to move him while we still have his rights -- package him in a 2 for 1 deal along with Pablo to get another young PG: Pablo/Thanasis to Utah for Ian Clark; Pablo/Thanasis to Memphis for Nick Calathes, something like that maybe. Better than cutting him loose. Wasted draft pick if that happens.

earthmansurfer wrote:

Finestrg wrote:

earthmansurfer wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:

earthmansurfer wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:Saw this and it got me excited

10 dunks against a ranked team is pretty insane. Looking forward to the effect his energy has on this team.
As another mentioned, even in practice, guys like him and the Greek kid are going to do a lot.

EMS

I agree. I hope the Knicks find away to open up a roster spot for Thanasis. Even if he spends the year in Westchester I hope the team finds a way to keep him around. I believe if he can only make $25,000 in the d league if he isn't there with an nba contract.

I have to type that name to try to remember it, Thanasis, Thanasis, Thanasis. Done, hope you spelled it right.
I think it is too bad regarding the D league salary Vs. Euro options. Thanasis did play in the D league last year but that was to get noticed. I don't see him passing on Euro money.
My bet is that we try to create a spot for him. He can help the team out with his energy and defense.

Seriously. I know that Acy in the mix (Travis Outlaw really) complicates adding Thanasis to the 15-man but we need to hatch out a plan to keep him in the fold somehow. We drafted this kid -- the last thing I wanna see is him becoming an unrestricted FA where someone else scoops him up. We might be OK asking him to play for our DL team but we'd be rolling the dice -- if he doesn't make the roster my understanding is he becomes an UFA. We could proceed with him in our DL affiliate but then any team could come along and offer him a contract...This kid probably goes undrafted so the likelihood of some team scooping him up right away as an UFA would probably be low but still, you never know. Maybe there was a team(s) that did like him between 52-60... If anything, look to move him while we still have his rights -- package him in a 2 for 1 deal along with Pablo to get another young PG: Pablo/Thanasis to Utah for Ian Clark; Pablo/Thanasis to Memphis for Nick Calathes, something like that maybe. Better than cutting him loose. Wasted draft pick if that happens.

No way do we lose Thanasis for nothing. We still have his rights if he goes overseas. I'm sure before we drafted him that we spoke to his agent to see where he stood. The guy was thought to be a bit of a project so I can't imagine his agent holding us hostage to put him on the team. Worst case is Thanasis gets a contract overseas and we still retain his rights. He gets his money and we get him to advance at no expense. This is standard. No way do I see him accepting a D league contract, not even in the realm of possibilities. He is not walking away from decent money overseas.

Hopefully somebody with a good idea of the rules regarding rights and such can jump in here. I did see it mentioned on RealGM though.

EMS

That's what I thought until I read this article:

http://theknicksblog.com/knicks/knicks-reportedly-wont-sign-second-round-pick-thanasis-antetokounmpo/

VDesai wrote:That article is written quite vaguely which is what is causing the confusion. THe issue is if Thanassis signs a contract or tender offer with the Knicks. If he signs and a contract and doesn't make the team, than he gets waived and becomes a free agent.

If he doesn't sign a contract, he's free to go overseas and the Knicks retain his rights. I don't believe he can sign with the D-League however- he has to sign somewhere outside the NBA. He also cannot attend training camp with the Knicks. Ultimately this is what's probably gonna happen.

Thanks for clearing that up...OK, so I trust the Knicks will make the best decision for all. If he doesn't sign a contract, goes overseas for a yr to make some real money and we retain his rights -- as of right now, that's the move that'll be in everyone's best interest. Hopefully Thanasis and his agent see it that way and agree to be patient for the time being. Anything can happen too btw -- a guy like Outlaw may go down, we may get thin out on the wing along the way, etc.. Maybe we do wind up signing him this yr at some point.

CrushAlot wrote:

VDesai wrote:That article is written quite vaguely which is what is causing the confusion. THe issue is if Thanassis signs a contract or tender offer with the Knicks. If he signs and a contract and doesn't make the team, than he gets waived and becomes a free agent.

If he doesn't sign a contract, he's free to go overseas and the Knicks retain his rights. I don't believe he can sign with the D-League however- he has to sign somewhere outside the NBA. He also cannot attend training camp with the Knicks. Ultimately this is what's probably gonna happen.

Thanks. Any thoughts on Pierre Jackson's situation last year. I know he was drafted and I believe he never was signed but played in the d league. Could Thanasis do something like that? I know he could not be paid more than $25,000.

Was thinking the same thing -- that's why I got confused when I read that Thanasis article. I think he could. Obviously wouldn't be as lucrative....I'll defer to VDesai here though.