dwiley20 wrote:i cringed whne i saw his defense ..it looks like his leg will break when i watched it. In the league they will rip him apart in pick n roll

Enes Kanter is Bill Russell compared to Obi on defense. Some of the worst defense I have ever seen for a Top 10 pick

fishmike wrote:

SupremeCommander wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

SupremeCommander wrote:I see a guy with the highest potential in the draft - look at what he brings to the table

I wouldn't say highest potential, but he's the safest pick. I don't have any doubts about him getting dem buckets. But he needs to improve big-time on D just to become mediocre.

I think this draft sucks and I think Obi could be Amare. He also understands what it is to be a Knicks fan. He's not going to **** this up I love this pick

same I think we got top 5 value. Amare caliber is right.

Turns us into a winning team until he got hurt. He is a floor spreader as well since he can shoot. He is going to work GREAT with RJ.

BigDaddyG wrote:

SupremeCommander wrote:I see a guy with the highest potential in the draft - look at what he brings to the table

I wouldn't say highest potential, but he's the safest pick. I don't have any doubts about him getting dem buckets. But he needs to improve big-time on D just to become mediocre.

Stick him in between Frank and Mitch in the starting frontcourt

Rookie wrote:Watched the last game against the a wizards when the starters got benched and our youth players stepped up with Portis at the 4. I think Toppin with that group is going to be good. Maybe even very good

Toppin is a way better version of Portis. I wanted Vassell but you need players like Toppin

blkexec wrote:

EwingsGlass wrote:Kind of feel the same way as I did when we drafted Jordan Hill. I hope they prove me wrong.

Heck no.....I remember boxing him out in a pickup game. True story, he dunked the ball will me hanging all over him, no saying I'm nice...just adverage. Im 6'0....but I remember boxing him out was easier than I expected and he's 6'10....so I knew he wasn't going to last in the nba.

This guy obi has NY born passion and talent with skills and a work ethic as seen in his late growth spurt. Him and mitch....will be fun to watch. Along with RJ. But now those other 2 positions around those 3 have to be shooters.

We still need a shooter. Only one left sorta is Quickley

Knixkik wrote:Funny thing is knicks could have had the 4th or 5th pick and would have still picked him. He was never on my radar at 8. Good break for the knicks to get an nba ready player with still some star upside.

That’s why I like the pick. His offensive ability is undeniable he can score multiple ways, shooting from 3, post moves, slashing, dunks and lobs

His defense is not good but he has a 7’2 wingspan and is still very young. Stick him in between Frank and Mitch on D that hides some of that

fishmike wrote:

Philc1 wrote:

Knixkik wrote:Funny thing is knicks could have had the 4th or 5th pick and would have still picked him. He was never on my radar at 8. Good break for the knicks to get an nba ready player with still some star upside.

That’s why I like the pick. His offensive ability is undeniable he can score multiple ways, shooting from 3, post moves, slashing, dunks and lobs

His defense is not good but he has a 7’2 wingspan and is still very young. Stick him in between Frank and Mitch on D that hides some of that

this and this. Could be a day 1 starter

Start both Obi and Quickley from day 1. Go with total youth movement

ramtour420 wrote:The main reason why he dropped is the questions about defense. I this is a huge brake for us, finally. When he dunks on Porzingises head I'll scream my face off.

Still waiting for Frank to give it another try.