newyorker4ever wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:Thanasis is a poormans Rodman. The big diff is bball IQ and height. He is out of luck with height and I don't think he can increase his bball IQ.

Thumpo has ridiculous athletic abilities that Rodman couldn't even dream of having.

CrushAlot wrote:Knicks have 13 guaranteed deals and Galloway. There is one open spot on the roster. Do the Knicks give that to Thanasis? Not sure that he is ready.

I'd say it's probably between TA and Saunders. Saunders looks like a big sturdy wing that can shoot it; TA's an athletic hustle wing that can defend. Real contrast between the two players. Saunders was a good 3-pt shooter in college but just looking at tape, I question whether he has enough quickness, agility and athleticism for the pro game. H2O wasn't the quickest player at that position either in his day but he more than made up for it in offensive skill--I don't know if Saunders is on that level. TA on the other hand has great athleticism and is a willing defender but isn't up to par skill-wise offensively (although I'd argue he's not as far off offensively as some think). Interested to see these guys show their stuff and if it does come down to these two for the last spot, which one's skill set the Knicks deem more important. I know if we don't sign TA, we still retain his rights but I could see that becoming a problem (if he doesn't make the roster, I could see him requesting a trade. He won't want to go back to Westchester again). I like what I've seen outta Darion Atkins but you figure he was just eliminated when we picked up Seraphin. We'll see though..

nixluva wrote:Love his energy, but really was hoping he'd have improved his jumper a lot more. Teams will play off him to make him prove he can shoot. I think Phil is looking for a guard who can do more and has a higher BB IQ at this point. I could be wrong but it would seem that Thanasis is in a tough spot.

The kid just happens to be a few inches too short, and he doesn't appear to be one of the high IQ ballers that Phil likes. If he were a Rodman type of cat, the decision would have been much simpler.

JacobKubacki wrote:He could be good yet I think he is too raw. If we can wait for Hernangomez who is now a better player we can wait for Thanasis. I would give him a chance but year or two in Europe would do him good.

We can wait for Thanasis until he develops.....but i dont think he will wait for us. And i dont think he should.