Jimbo5 wrote:

martin wrote:

Jimbo5 wrote:I don't want to get ahead of myself, but the idea of the knicks landing AD this offseason is making me drool! Hehe. That can instantly catapult our wins to the high 40s or more! If we suddenly trade Randle for CP3, that may turn the rumor mill into overdrive with AD potentially going to the knicks! A line up of Mitch, AD, Knox, RJ and Cp3 with Frank, Dot, Iggy and the 3 rookies this year and 4 more first rounders coming for 2021 and 2022, would bring a huge smile to all the knick fans!

There is just zero chance he is not a Laker next year. 2 seasons from now is another question

Its not like AD will not get a Max contract if he opts out, he can basically sign the exact contract he had with the lakers as a knick.

Strange things can happen in the bubble, the Lakers might implode and they fall short of a championship then AD would opt out. Or the Lakers would go win it all and AD will still opt out coz he feel just a second fiddle next to Lebron. He wants to prove to himself that he can contend being the uncontested best player in the knicks team.

How does this make sense in the real world?

martin wrote:

Jimbo5 wrote:

martin wrote:

Jimbo5 wrote:I don't want to get ahead of myself, but the idea of the knicks landing AD this offseason is making me drool! Hehe. That can instantly catapult our wins to the high 40s or more! If we suddenly trade Randle for CP3, that may turn the rumor mill into overdrive with AD potentially going to the knicks! A line up of Mitch, AD, Knox, RJ and Cp3 with Frank, Dot, Iggy and the 3 rookies this year and 4 more first rounders coming for 2021 and 2022, would bring a huge smile to all the knick fans!

There is just zero chance he is not a Laker next year. 2 seasons from now is another question

Its not like AD will not get a Max contract if he opts out, he can basically sign the exact contract he had with the lakers as a knick.

Strange things can happen in the bubble, the Lakers might implode and they fall short of a championship then AD would opt out. Or the Lakers would go win it all and AD will still opt out coz he feel just a second fiddle next to Lebron. He wants to prove to himself that he can contend being the uncontested best player in the knicks team.

How does this make sense in the real world?

It doesn't. It is certainly a low probability concept. If AD ever moves, its cause he has KawhiLeonard/PaulGeorge transaction lined up that makes him feel more comfortable than playing with a 35+ year old Lebron. Not gonna be easy to do better than Lebron as a teammate, LA as a franchise, or make the same dollars elsewhere.

I'd still be ok with [One of Ball/Hayes/Haliburton] - Barrett - Knox - Randle - Robinson for another year and focus on collecting assets again until 2021. Would love to go into FA in 2021 with these guys having learned how to play under Thibs. Until the young core really gets the timing of the game down and can consistently expand the floor with their shooting and contract the floor with their defense, I don't really understand why "stars" would want to play here.

knicks1248 wrote:IDK if this is a PUFF PIECE, but it sure sounds good

This is a bittersweet day for us at Kentucky,” Calipari said. “Kenny has been an extremely important part of our success here. His relationship with our players is second to none. He coaches them and challenges them as hard as anyone, but they respect him, they listen to him and they learn from him because they know he cares. As a basketball coach and a teacher, he could run any program in the country. Simply, he’s as good as they get.

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“I was disappointed that Kenny didn’t get that chance, but this is one of those opportunities Kenny had to look at, and I fully support his decision to join Tom Thibodeau’s staff. Kenny’s approach with his players, his knowledge of and his experience in the game, and his work ethic will serve him well on the professional level. I have high expectations for him in the NBA. For Julius Randle and Kevin Knox, it will be immediate, but as other players get to know and trust him, they’ll know he’s about one thing: their improvement and their success. I have no doubt that Kenny is going to be a great asset to coach Thibodeau’s staff.”

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Ironically in the last 10 yrs Kentucky has been one of my favorite programs in all of college ball and i never even heard of this guy

Knixkik wrote:Who do you think will be the Associate HC at this point? Payne? Or Woodson maybe?

I have forgotten the names but I think Thibs targeting 2 guys that have been with him long term at Chicago and Minnesota, one of those guys will probably be his associate

fishmike wrote:

martin wrote:

Jimbo5 wrote:https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29638461/source-knicks-hire-kentucky-associate-head-coach-kenny-payne-staff

The first person added to Thibs' coaching staff. Does this mean the birthday boy, Kevin knox is here to stay? Its turning out, DSJ is becoming the odd man out in this roster unless Thibs has already planned out a path for DSJ to elevate his game.

Im worried Thibs doesnt have enough of a voice in choosing his assistant coaches, i feel its important to have assistants that are truely on your side and not just share a common goal. Lack of cohesion within the coaching staff might tear the roster in half if factions develop.

I hope I'm wrong on this. Anyway, i think Kenny Payne bodes well for the knicks development staff!

These things are discussed ahead of Thib's hiring. He knew it, the Knicks wanted it. Knicks have 4 first round and 3 high 30's second round picks coming their way; I hope a good bunch of those guys spend a lot of time in the G-League.

I am guessing Thibs already knows who the top assistants are, has already reached out to them and just waiting for them to wrap up Bubble playoffs.

they appear very serious in building a real staff that can develop players. Thibs historically has made players better, but I'm not sure where he is in start from scratch development

Thibs doesnt lean on rookies too much. He likes a small rotation of vets, for the most part. Believe thats partly why they're bringing in the developmental talent. Have the team on 2 tracks. We have a lot of draft picks coming. Looks like there is a plan in place to improve the pipeline from draft pick to the pros. Wether Thibs sticks or not.

If Thibs had hired the assts, they probably wouldnt be as focused on development. He has a veteran asst in Woodson, and a rising coach in Payne. The mix of old and new I was hoping for.

https://knicksfilmschool.substack.com/p/safety-first-f92

I’m hearing that the Knicks are going beyond the level of due diligence, and will be taking the next month or two to conduct interviews across the league to fill out the assistant coaching staff. 10 or so interviews either will be or already are on the docket. As has been previously reported elsewhere, many of these new hires will focus exclusively on development.

I’m also hearing that a holdover or two from the previous staff is likely, as there’s some thought to not having the players walk in and see nothing but entirely new faces. My money is on Kaleb Canales coming back.

I still expect Mike Miller to remain, and remember: Miller was the head coach of the Westchester Knicks before coming up to the big club last year.

I like it! Looks like maybe none of Thibs previous assistants will be hired...

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