Bonn1997 wrote:If Phil does do a great job, he won't have to remind us.

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nixluva wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Bonn1997 wrote:If Phil does do a great job, he won't have to remind us.

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That's fine but we don't need to get caught up in his quirky personality. It doesn't matter how he expresses himself to the press. Just pay attention to what he's actually looking to do with the franchise. He's trying to build a team that can play the game at a high level and that isn't a bad thing in the least.

fishmike wrote:

holfresh wrote:

nixluva wrote:I could care less about his egotistic statements. I think this bit is the most important part of what he said.

“We’re looking for mature kids that have a reasonable understanding of their skills and how they fit in and have had some successes in the past because of that,” Jackson said.

Jackson reiterated that the Knicks are looking for a versatile defensive big man – either in free agency or the draft.

“We have great hopes that we can find somebody out there that has that ability,” Jackson said. “The draft has a couple of guys that have that capability to show that, and free agency does.”

He added that the Knicks are also trying to obtain a second-round pick.

Still wants a mature big that can defend but is also versatile and he wants a 2nd rd pick. He mentioned a couple of guys and i'm thinking at #4 he's looking at WCS or Kaminksy unless Philly passes on Russell.

It's more delusional than egotistical...If he sat on his hands and JR opted out like he did, we would have more cap space today...

its neither... You know Phil was baited or challenged to say something negative about the year, the record, the roster, etc etc and he essentially said piss off I did a great job.

Phil's job will judged this offseason, not on failing to replenish the cubbard with the JR trade.

newyorker4ever wrote:+

holfresh wrote:

nixluva wrote:I could care less about his egotistic statements. I think this bit is the most important part of what he said.

“We’re looking for mature kids that have a reasonable understanding of their skills and how they fit in and have had some successes in the past because of that,” Jackson said.

Jackson reiterated that the Knicks are looking for a versatile defensive big man – either in free agency or the draft.

“We have great hopes that we can find somebody out there that has that ability,” Jackson said. “The draft has a couple of guys that have that capability to show that, and free agency does.”

He added that the Knicks are also trying to obtain a second-round pick.

Still wants a mature big that can defend but is also versatile and he wants a 2nd rd pick. He mentioned a couple of guys and i'm thinking at #4 he's looking at WCS or Kaminksy unless Philly passes on Russell.

It's more delusional than egotistical...If he sat on his hands and JR opted out like he did, we would have more cap space today...

JR wouldn't of opted out if he was still with the Knicks so there goes that one.

People swore JR wouldn't opt out after the Finals, so there goes that one too..

nixluva wrote:

knickscity wrote:

nixluva wrote:Look this is going to be the best shot Phil had to really fix the team. Now we just have to wait a couple of days to see who he drafts and then on to Free Agency. I think Phil and his staff have a lot of options to improve the team and hopefully we get to see a really sound team put together.

To me it sounds like some are almost expecting a bad result. Why I don't know but that's the vide I get from some fans and most definitely the media. We know what he'd like to do with the roster and if he's successful that should lead to an improved roster. He wants a team full of skilled and smart team players. There's nothing funny or off base about that.

It's rather unrealistic. No team has a team full of skilled and smart team players. Now if he is able to achieve a good solid roster that can compete at a high level, we'll all be happy. But to think there should be do doubts of such given even the work Phil has already admitted didnt go how he planned is equal to smelling something rotten in a room, not looking for it and just covering up the smell with endless squirts of febreze. last season is last season, but components of last season will be carried into the next season.

Let's not get into absolutes. of course i'm not saying EVERY SINGLE player is gonna meet the highest goals. Jesus! It's a goal that will take place over time he doesn't have to get it all done in one summer! This is the beginning of the process and not the end. If you look at what the Spurs have done they keep working to bring in their type of players.

If you have clear priorities in terms of the type of players that fit your system and culture then you will succeed in building a team full of talent that can play the way you want. Don't tell me it's not possible when i've see this done before. It is doable. You can keep your negative outlook if you wish. It has no impact on the reality that this is what Phil is looking to do with this franchise and he has the ability to get it done.

Bonn1997 wrote:

newyorker4ever wrote:

fishmike wrote:

holfresh wrote:

nixluva wrote:I could care less about his egotistic statements. I think this bit is the most important part of what he said.

“We’re looking for mature kids that have a reasonable understanding of their skills and how they fit in and have had some successes in the past because of that,” Jackson said.

Jackson reiterated that the Knicks are looking for a versatile defensive big man – either in free agency or the draft.

“We have great hopes that we can find somebody out there that has that ability,” Jackson said. “The draft has a couple of guys that have that capability to show that, and free agency does.”

He added that the Knicks are also trying to obtain a second-round pick.

Still wants a mature big that can defend but is also versatile and he wants a 2nd rd pick. He mentioned a couple of guys and i'm thinking at #4 he's looking at WCS or Kaminksy unless Philly passes on Russell.

It's more delusional than egotistical...If he sat on his hands and JR opted out like he did, we would have more cap space today...

its neither... You know Phil was baited or challenged to say something negative about the year, the record, the roster, etc etc and he essentially said piss off I did a great job.

Phil's job will judged this offseason, not on failing to replenish the cubbard with the JR trade.

I myself give him two years but this year will be big to get at least one really good piece and a couple other pieces that will contribute in a good way and then next off season he can put it all together with the extra cap space. Of course i'm expecting to come out of this draft with a good young player at 4 or a good trade down that gets us a veteran and a pick or multiple picks. I'm good with either one of picking at 4 or trading down as long as it's the right move.

You give him 2 years? That means he's got about 8 months left.

newyorker4ever wrote:

holfresh wrote:

newyorker4ever wrote:+

holfresh wrote:

nixluva wrote:I could care less about his egotistic statements. I think this bit is the most important part of what he said.

“We’re looking for mature kids that have a reasonable understanding of their skills and how they fit in and have had some successes in the past because of that,” Jackson said.

Jackson reiterated that the Knicks are looking for a versatile defensive big man – either in free agency or the draft.

“We have great hopes that we can find somebody out there that has that ability,” Jackson said. “The draft has a couple of guys that have that capability to show that, and free agency does.”

He added that the Knicks are also trying to obtain a second-round pick.

Still wants a mature big that can defend but is also versatile and he wants a 2nd rd pick. He mentioned a couple of guys and i'm thinking at #4 he's looking at WCS or Kaminksy unless Philly passes on Russell.

It's more delusional than egotistical...If he sat on his hands and JR opted out like he did, we would have more cap space today...

JR wouldn't of opted out if he was still with the Knicks so there goes that one.

People swore JR wouldn't opt out after the Finals, so there goes that one too..

Really?? Who were those people??

All over this board..They said he was nuts..Only JR would do that..

newyorker4ever wrote:

holfresh wrote:

newyorker4ever wrote:

holfresh wrote:

newyorker4ever wrote:+

holfresh wrote:

nixluva wrote:I could care less about his egotistic statements. I think this bit is the most important part of what he said.

“We’re looking for mature kids that have a reasonable understanding of their skills and how they fit in and have had some successes in the past because of that,” Jackson said.

Jackson reiterated that the Knicks are looking for a versatile defensive big man – either in free agency or the draft.

“We have great hopes that we can find somebody out there that has that ability,” Jackson said. “The draft has a couple of guys that have that capability to show that, and free agency does.”

He added that the Knicks are also trying to obtain a second-round pick.

Still wants a mature big that can defend but is also versatile and he wants a 2nd rd pick. He mentioned a couple of guys and i'm thinking at #4 he's looking at WCS or Kaminksy unless Philly passes on Russell.

It's more delusional than egotistical...If he sat on his hands and JR opted out like he did, we would have more cap space today...

JR wouldn't of opted out if he was still with the Knicks so there goes that one.

People swore JR wouldn't opt out after the Finals, so there goes that one too..

Really?? Who were those people??

All over this board..They said he was nuts..Only JR would do that..

So did people swear that he wouldn't opt out or just couldn't believe it when he did opt out cause you said both??

markvmc wrote:Anyone else think Jackson is actually joking when he said he did a great job?

He certainly didn't clean up any mess-- if he had done literally nothing, and made no moves, we'd have more cap room now than after all his moves.

yeah but then you wouldn't have some of the other things: locker room cohesion; development/eval of Gallo, THJr, Early, Ledo, Larkin, Wear, Acy; possible trade for Shved; development of coach-player relationship for Fisher; possible better record.

Gotta start somewhere, right? It's just not about 1 thing, capspace.

markvmc wrote:Fair point. Though it still seems a stretch to call that a great job.

For sure. But for me, who cares what he said, you know that press baits and wants him to say something and he did. I read that as a F U right back to whomever kept pressing him.