Nalod wrote:If Thibs wants him and Lavine has matured to see his role in the process then it could be great! Players evolve also.

He did enjoy playing for thibs. Not sure though how they fits with RJ

unstopaball12 wrote:

Nalod wrote:If Thibs wants him and Lavine has matured to see his role in the process then it could be great! Players evolve also.

He did enjoy playing for thibs. Not sure though how they fits with RJ

Lavine can shoot and will help spread the floor for RJ.

knicks1248 wrote:

blkexec wrote:

unstopaball12 wrote:

Nalod wrote:If Thibs wants him and Lavine has matured to see his role in the process then it could be great! Players evolve also.

He did enjoy playing for thibs. Not sure though how they fits with RJ

Lavine can shoot and will help spread the floor for RJ.

They really don't fit or compliment each other.

martin wrote:

Knixkik wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

blkexec wrote:

unstopaball12 wrote:

Nalod wrote:If Thibs wants him and Lavine has matured to see his role in the process then it could be great! Players evolve also.

He did enjoy playing for thibs. Not sure though how they fits with RJ

Lavine can shoot and will help spread the floor for RJ.

They really don't fit or compliment each other.

LaVine makes 3 threes a game at 38%. He's good off the catch and shoot as well. He would be a fine compliment to Barrett, especially to those who believe Barrett is better suited at the SF.

He also has a pretty high usage rate with poor TO to assist numbers. Is LaVine a PG?

I think for the reasons you just stated he definitely isn't a PG. He's a wing.

knicks1248 wrote:

Chandler wrote:does anyone honestly look at LaVine and think he's a winner?

He's been playing on losing teams he's entire NBA career. I don't think it's a good time to bring in a talented player who is USE to playing losing basketball.

fishmike wrote:

Knixkik wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Chandler wrote:does anyone honestly look at LaVine and think he's a winner?

He's been playing on losing teams he's entire NBA career. I don't think it's a good time to bring in a talented player who is USE to playing losing basketball.

It's why as much as i like LaVine i'd rather bring in someone like Gallinari even if he's older. We need culture changing players.

I think the culture isnt bad... even last with and without Fizdale guys were working hard and trying hard, they just werent very good. I think the biggest need is pure talent.

We have Frank and Mitch, two nice role players I equate to Marcus Smart and Clint Capella. Two really good role players but not guys you are building a team around. RJ looks like the only clear cut building block piece, so we really need GUYS. Zach has some scoring chops and does some other good things but he doesnt defend much at all.

Its a cost and fit thing. I like Thad Young and Lauri a lot as well. If we could get either back in a deal that moved Julius it would be a big help.

Yeah i'm with you. Talent is most important. Whatever the case we need to take a step forward in order to see guys like Barrett, Robinson and to a lesser extent Frank and Knox grow their careers into impact players. We need to handpick the right vets to help with that.

Knixkik wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Chandler wrote:does anyone honestly look at LaVine and think he's a winner?

He's been playing on losing teams he's entire NBA career. I don't think it's a good time to bring in a talented player who is USE to playing losing basketball.

It's why as much as i like LaVine i'd rather bring in someone like Gallinari even if he's older. We need culture changing players.

I wouldn't mind bringing in vet guys like Gallo, Cp3, Harrel, Fleet, derozen, ibaka, Morris sr, Bogdan, Bartans, Melo..Those are thibs type of players

My pipe dream is De Aaron fox, he would fit perfectly with RJ in the back court

knicks1248 wrote:

Knixkik wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Chandler wrote:does anyone honestly look at LaVine and think he's a winner?

He's been playing on losing teams he's entire NBA career. I don't think it's a good time to bring in a talented player who is USE to playing losing basketball.

It's why as much as i like LaVine i'd rather bring in someone like Gallinari even if he's older. We need culture changing players.

I wouldn't mind bringing in vet guys like Gallo, Cp3, Harrel, Fleet, derozen, ibaka, Morris sr, Bogdan, Bartans, Melo..Those are thibs type of players

My pipe dream is De Aaron fox, he would fit perfectly with RJ in the back court

Amen. Your not alone, Fox has crazy two way game and can really shift in the open floor.

Gotta say I wouldn’t be too disappointed with FVV / Bertrands / ibaka.

CP3 injury and albatross of contract concerns. Derozen doesn’t shoot a high enough percentage. Morris/ Harrel / Bogdan meh...

Melo we need to let go...

Knickfury11 wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Knixkik wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Chandler wrote:does anyone honestly look at LaVine and think he's a winner?

He's been playing on losing teams he's entire NBA career. I don't think it's a good time to bring in a talented player who is USE to playing losing basketball.

It's why as much as i like LaVine i'd rather bring in someone like Gallinari even if he's older. We need culture changing players.

I wouldn't mind bringing in vet guys like Gallo, Cp3, Harrel, Fleet, derozen, ibaka, Morris sr, Bogdan, Bartans, Melo..Those are thibs type of players

My pipe dream is De Aaron fox, he would fit perfectly with RJ in the back court

Amen. Your not alone, Fox has crazy two way game and can really shift in the open floor.

Gotta say I wouldn’t be too disappointed with FVV / Bertrands / ibaka.

CP3 injury and albatross of contract concerns. Derozen doesn’t shoot a high enough percentage. Morris/ Harrel / Bogdan meh...

Melo we need to let go...

Melo is just a legacy addition. You bring him in with a very specific role in mind, a stretch 4 who will spend most of his time spotting up. His iso days should be pretty much over. Agree about FVV, Bertans and Ibaka, all good options, all can shoot. Stay away from DeRozan for sure.

Knixkik wrote:

Knickfury11 wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Knixkik wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Chandler wrote:does anyone honestly look at LaVine and think he's a winner?

He's been playing on losing teams he's entire NBA career. I don't think it's a good time to bring in a talented player who is USE to playing losing basketball.

It's why as much as i like LaVine i'd rather bring in someone like Gallinari even if he's older. We need culture changing players.

I wouldn't mind bringing in vet guys like Gallo, Cp3, Harrel, Fleet, derozen, ibaka, Morris sr, Bogdan, Bartans, Melo..Those are thibs type of players

My pipe dream is De Aaron fox, he would fit perfectly with RJ in the back court

Amen. Your not alone, Fox has crazy two way game and can really shift in the open floor.

Gotta say I wouldn’t be too disappointed with FVV / Bertrands / ibaka.

CP3 injury and albatross of contract concerns. Derozen doesn’t shoot a high enough percentage. Morris/ Harrel / Bogdan meh...

Melo we need to let go...

Melo is just a legacy addition. You bring him in with a very specific role in mind, a stretch 4 who will spend most of his time spotting up. His iso days should be pretty much over. Agree about FVV, Bertans and Ibaka, all good options, all can shoot. Stay away from DeRozan for sure.

Based on what i have been seeing form melo, he's not trying to be the man, I think he is at the point in his career where he can accept not being the primary guy, i actually think he may welcome it.

Derozen can score, probably not the best fit with RJ, but definitely a nice vet to have around RJ.

All of the players i mention have quality skills that can mesh, not really looking at them as primary guys