There's a tendency to let the failures of the Knicks could every decision. Some think the Knicks can't do anything right but that's not necessarily true. I hope Early is OK, cuz he's another kid who needed time to get his game going. After a shaky start and injuries he wasn't at his best. So some practically gave up on him. These kids don't hurt out cap so there's no reason not to be patient. This is what the Spurs do and why they're able to develop so much talent.

Vmart wrote:In a few games Ledo has already matched Shump's season high numbers.

I was arguing with Holfresh that Ledo had handles but was just being careless with the ball and he seemed to think I was contradicting myself. Ledo has had to adjust to the higher level of talent at the NBA level, while also trying to learn our system and his teammates. He perhaps didn't have to protect the ball as much against D Leaguers but in the NBA the higher level of defenders will strip him if he doesn't respect their defensive ability. I think he's making the adjustment and as he gets in better shape and more comfortable he'll show more of his real talent.

nixluva wrote:

Vmart wrote:In a few games Ledo has already matched Shump's season high numbers.

I was arguing with Holfresh that Ledo had handles but was just being careless with the ball and he seemed to think I was contradicting myself. Ledo has had to adjust to the higher level of talent at the NBA level, while also trying to learn our system and his teammates. He perhaps didn't have to protect the ball as much against D Leaguers but in the NBA the higher level of defenders will strip him if he doesn't respect their defensive ability. I think he's making the adjustment and as he gets in better shape and more comfortable he'll show more of his real talent.

I don't like when THJ brings the ball up, either, and you can tell that Galloway was not a PG in college.

Don't see the triangle necessarily requiring a lot of complicated dribbling and 1/1 stuff, anyway, so having a great handle under all circumstances is not a necessity, IMO. You can carve out a role in this kind of offense without having "handles" to die for.

I am more interested in his decision making, as well as his defensive ability and consistency on the defensive end.

Happy that he's having some good moments and showing more confidence, and hope that he gets a lot of playing time the rest of the way.

fishmike wrote:

Finestrg wrote:The kid's making some nice progress, getting more comfortable:

great post. You watch his skills, his size, his quickness... this is absolutely a player worth investing in. I would sign him rest of year with a partial guarantee like Galloway has. I think that would give us some early bird rights etc.. Especially if we draft a big I think the guard spots will be open for whoever wins them. Right now I cant think of anything healthier than having Ledo, Galloway, Shved all competing for minutes next year in the rotation. All are different and bring different and good things. This group could be the start of a nice little pipeline. All three have shown signs of being good players. Its on them how good they become but there is some talent there.

LivingLegend wrote:

nixluva wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Finestrg wrote:The kid's making some nice progress, getting more comfortable:

great post. You watch his skills, his size, his quickness... this is absolutely a player worth investing in. I would sign him rest of year with a partial guarantee like Galloway has. I think that would give us some early bird rights etc.. Especially if we draft a big I think the guard spots will be open for whoever wins them. Right now I cant think of anything healthier than having Ledo, Galloway, Shved all competing for minutes next year in the rotation. All are different and bring different and good things. This group could be the start of a nice little pipeline. All three have shown signs of being good players. Its on them how good they become but there is some talent there.

Yeah I really want to see Ledo get on a legit conditioning program and work on his explosion and overall conditioning. He's not the most explosive guard. He's crafty and a kind of slick guy but doesn't overwhelm with great lift at the end of his drives. He has to use angles in order to get his layups off over defenders. He seems able to create enough space to get his shot off. I like that he looks to rebound and pass which is what we want from our guards. He can improve his defense but he seems like a willing defender, just needs to learn better technique and work on his lateral quickness. He looks kind of stiff in the hips.

Isn't this the same kid that Briggs said was an absolute disgrace?

Looks pretty talented to me and he's not even in shape right now.

LivingLegend wrote:

nixluva wrote:

fishmike wrote:

Finestrg wrote:The kid's making some nice progress, getting more comfortable:

great post. You watch his skills, his size, his quickness... this is absolutely a player worth investing in. I would sign him rest of year with a partial guarantee like Galloway has. I think that would give us some early bird rights etc.. Especially if we draft a big I think the guard spots will be open for whoever wins them. Right now I cant think of anything healthier than having Ledo, Galloway, Shved all competing for minutes next year in the rotation. All are different and bring different and good things. This group could be the start of a nice little pipeline. All three have shown signs of being good players. Its on them how good they become but there is some talent there.

Yeah I really want to see Ledo get on a legit conditioning program and work on his explosion and overall conditioning. He's not the most explosive guard. He's crafty and a kind of slick guy but doesn't overwhelm with great lift at the end of his drives. He has to use angles in order to get his layups off over defenders. He seems able to create enough space to get his shot off. I like that he looks to rebound and pass which is what we want from our guards. He can improve his defense but he seems like a willing defender, just needs to learn better technique and work on his lateral quickness. He looks kind of stiff in the hips.

Isn't this the same kid that Briggs said was an absolute disgrace?

Looks pretty talented to me and he's not even in shape right now.

I posted a video of Ledo vs Wall back when they were seniors and Ledo clearly showed the skill set for the NBA. So it was obvious to me that Ledo was out of shape during his first 10 day contract. Plus his game and personal life wasn't as mature as it is now. I'm not surprised at his production, after doing some initial homework. But it also shows you how impatient knick fans can be with young prospects. Hopefully Ledo's production will help change that cultural defect with other young prospects, during this new rebuild era.

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Good for him. I think he's worth a longer look and hope he comes to Summer League as well.