gunsnewing wrote:P.S.

Find a smaller picture next time

I've been editing since I posted. Had to do a quick google search on how to resize a jpeg. lol.

gunsnewing wrote:Ok4 is looking heavier as the season progresses. Maybe it's why he's wearing a tshirt underneath now i don't know. He is also bottom heavy which hurts his athleticism and lateral quickness defensively. Much like Melo but like Melo it helps him play bully ball. I agree I have no issue drafting Ok4 but I don't think the the sure fire best player fans are making him out to be. The next Duncan/Malone. Maybe somewhat close on the offensive end. Even the media only mentions him. Nothing on Towns or Russell but like I said they are lazy. Their tune will change after the tournament and player workouts.

If he's body type is like a bigger Melo(19 yr old) coming out then that should not be a real problem. If he is taught defense and puts his mind to it then it should not be a problem until he gets old. Melo lack of D is not his athleticm and that's even now as he has lost some of his quickness. Just a game or two ago his was playing passing lanes like he was 23.

What you want to investigate on all draft pics is their work ethic and how well they take to coaching. Then you must surround them with the coaching they need to work on their flaws and improve their strong suits. One thing I like about a rookie coming to NY is that they will not be expected to be the man. They are still going to be anointed as a team savior but their work load can still be small enough to not fall into bad habits as star rookies on bad teams fall into.
What does worry me is that "one and dones" at duke do not come out with a defensive mind set.

yellowboy90 wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:Ok4 is looking heavier as the season progresses. Maybe it's why he's wearing a tshirt underneath now i don't know. He is also bottom heavy which hurts his athleticism and lateral quickness defensively. Much like Melo but like Melo it helps him play bully ball. I agree I have no issue drafting Ok4 but I don't think the the sure fire best player fans are making him out to be. The next Duncan/Malone. Maybe somewhat close on the offensive end. Even the media only mentions him. Nothing on Towns or Russell but like I said they are lazy. Their tune will change after the tournament and player workouts.

If he's body type is like a bigger Melo(19 yr old) coming out then that should not be a real problem. If he is taught defense and puts his mind to it then it should not be a problem until he gets old. Melo lack of D is not his athleticm and that's even now as he has lost some of his quickness. Just a game or two ago his was playing passing lanes like he was 23.

What you want to investigate on all draft pics is their work ethic and how well they take to coaching. Then you must surround them with the coaching they need to work on their flaws and improve their strong suits. One thing I like about a rookie coming to NY is that they will not be expected to be the man. They are still going to be anointed as a team savior but their work load can still be small enough to not fall into bad habits as star rookies on bad teams fall into.
What does worry me is that "one and dones" at duke do not come out with a defensive mind set.

I think the media will build up our draft pick as the savior only to tear him down. Hopefully we don't trade him for an over the hill player like we traded Nene & Camby. I agree about Duke one and dones. Mentioned that earlier. Whereas Kentucky's players have excelled in the pros

blkexec wrote:

mreinman wrote:the only thing that scares me about him is his awkward feet that he seems to have to drag down the court

I agree....which is why Steins stock is quickly increasing....Everybody is scouting Towns, and realizing that Stein is actually more advanced right now with his balance, mature game as a big and how light on his feet he is, with great agility to run and catch at his size....He's also motivated and plays with energy....something you can't teach. Towns could turn out to be the best prospect in the draft. But as of right now, he's way behind some of the other guys thats in the top 5....Towns is purely a potential pick and he might even drop a few notches on draft day. I can see Towns and Stein getting drafted right next to each other.

Thats the issue with getting so much TV exposure, vs somebody like Mudiay who doesn't get any. Which is why Mudiay will still be a high pick and may even jump over Towns by the start of the draft. This draft class is really all over the place and driven by the tournament. This will tell me if Phil is a risk taker in Towns, or playing it safe in OK4.....or a visionary by reaching for Russell, even if we have the #1 pick.

I agree with most of what you wrote. The jury is still out.

Stein's stock is climbing and Ok4 is actually dropping right now.

Towns is far from an unknown though. He is playing 20 minutes a game and producing at a high level on one of the best and deepest teams in a long time.

Phil is not gonna take a chance on mudiay ... can't take that risk that can destroy his already tarnished legacy.

Now if only we can get the #1 pick

I guess sites like nbadraft.net are going to have to update their #1 again

Nalod wrote:Flavor of the day. If Oka4 has big tomorrow someone will chime in as well.

probably lol

gunsnewing wrote:What rookie other than Rondo Wade help their teams right away and they were drafted over a decade ago? Drafted to ready made championship contenders. Both guards. Bigs don't peak right away. Every top rookie needs time even lebron. We are not going from 5 wins to an NBA championship next year. I know the knicks fanbase struggles with patience but COME ON

Tim Duncan