WaltLongmire wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:

EnySpree wrote:Back to Willy....

This kid is really good. Fundementally sound big. In the clip he catches a pass with one hand and finished I'm one motion. That's very impressive.

Phil has created a pipeline through the D-League and Europe. That's how you run a franchise.

Really excited about what he is doing with the d league and draft and stashing in Europe.

Can't overlook Gaines' contribution, though, or any guys we have overseas, since Phil is not personally active across the Atlantic...

That was a great hire by Phil. One Of the few he has been allowed to make since taking the job.

wargames wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

wargames wrote:
This video has no sound because Youtube sucks.

He looks like he could come to the NBA and be a decent rotation big due to his good passing instinct. I like the splitter/scola comparisons for his game outside of passing.

My only concern is is defense. I read scouting reports that said KP bailed Willy out a number of times with his help D. On the flip side, Willy's physical play helped free KP up on offense. I see Willy's game falling in line with Nilopla Pekocvic's game. Let's hope Will benefits from better health down the line.

Yeah he is lacking there. That's why I respect Phil asking about that on twitter. Its a clear sign to Willy he'll need to get better in that area if he wants minutes in NY. Right now the knicks have a roatation of 5 bigs and if willy comes over at least 4 next year and possibly at most 6 (not including tweeners like Melo and D-Will) depending on what happens with Seraphin and Amundson.

Bigs are going to have to compete for minutes and play defense now and going forward.

It's a good problem to have.

Lopez     27  $13M, 4 years
O'Quinn   25  $ 4M, 4 years
KP6       20  $ 4M, 4 years
Willy     20

martin wrote:

wargames wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

wargames wrote:
This video has no sound because Youtube sucks.

He looks like he could come to the NBA and be a decent rotation big due to his good passing instinct. I like the splitter/scola comparisons for his game outside of passing.

My only concern is is defense. I read scouting reports that said KP bailed Willy out a number of times with his help D. On the flip side, Willy's physical play helped free KP up on offense. I see Willy's game falling in line with Nilopla Pekocvic's game. Let's hope Will benefits from better health down the line.

Yeah he is lacking there. That's why I respect Phil asking about that on twitter. Its a clear sign to Willy he'll need to get better in that area if he wants minutes in NY. Right now the knicks have a roatation of 5 bigs and if willy comes over at least 4 next year and possibly at most 6 (not including tweeners like Melo and D-Will) depending on what happens with Seraphin and Amundson.

Bigs are going to have to compete for minutes and play defense now and going forward.

It's a good problem to have.

Lopez     27  $13M, 4 years
O'Quinn   25  $ 4M, 4 years
KP6       20  $ 4M, 4 years
Willy     20

That's a nice rotation with plenty of upside starting next year, with Melo obviously getting minutes at the 4. If KP fills out to be a C in 2 years, Lopez could be traded for a backup C and another starting position. Let's hope that Willy becomes a solid rotation guy.

O'Quinn and RoPez have movable contracts if they are healthy.

Im amazed how a few minutes of Youtube some posters can dissect the kids game and apply an trajectory of his career.