WaltLongmire wrote:GustavBahler wrote:fishmike wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Would like to see Grant get the time to develop his game, but we have two PGs in Grant and Wroten with little NBA experience. Would like to move Calderon for someone with more left in the tank. Doesn't have to be a big time FA, but someone good enough to help get us to the playoffs while Grant and Wroten learn. Grant may have a breakout year (which would be awesome), but I would like to see the Knicks hedge their bets with an upgrade at starting PG.
I cant think of a faster way to facilitate a breakout year for Grant than to play him next to Conley. Grant is an excellent slashing and playing off the ball a bit will really help build up his scoring and have him filling out the stat sheet. He can slide to backup PG when Conley sits and play in 3 guard aligns. Takes the pressure off a sophomore player.Another option is Wroten at SG and Grant off the bench. First guard off the bench will need to play both spots or in 3 guard sets, and that is a 30mpg role, so I am not worried about squeezing out young guys is we sign a good player like Conley.
Wroten at SG strikes me as the best option for him. He's a guy who get his own shot. While his shooting numbers are not he hits the corner 3 really well which is a nice floor spacer for SG, and a nice spot on the floor to slash against opposing SGs as well.
Bottom line to me is Conley pushed Grant/Wroten into role they are better suited for now. I cant remember NBA teams that have a "too much talent" problem.
I dont have a problem with Phil signing Conley. Was advocating for Grant to get some time at SG last season to get his offense going. Jerian had too much on his plate with 2 coaches, the Triangle, and the pressure of playing in NYC.
As long as we dont go into next season with Calderon as starting PG, get an upgrade, the team should be in good shape. With Conley on board, I believe this team is good enough to get to the conference Semis.
Could Grant do better if Hornachek loosens up the Triangle a bit? I think the coaching change could help Grant.I see him as a Derrick Harper type player and expect to be pleasantly surprised with his play this year.
I don't think Conley is coming here, but a veteran PG would still be a nice addition, and couldn't hurt Grant's development, IMO.
The only reason I stopped at the conference semis is because we dont know who else will be joining the team. Afflalo and DWill have opted out. Would like to see who they add before possibly predicting anything better than that.
Grant reminds of Harper (and Cheeks) in the way he brings up the ball, but I dont see Grant tossing Jo Jo White into the third row. 
Jerian has a more even disposition. Would love for him to have that kind of fire, but its not a must. John Stockton rarely lost his cool, but he was a cold blooded assassin. Just as long as he gets the job done.
