[ IMAGES: Images ON turn off | ACCOUNT: User Status is LOCKED why? ]

James Nnaji?
Forum Index  ›  NY Knicks Forum
Page 2 of 2 ‹ Previous 1  2 
« Reply To Topic
Author Thread
Knixkik
Posts: 35429
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 7/24/2001
Member: #11
USA
6/19/2025  7:53 PM
This works out well for summer league. Just have Nnaji and Hukporti split minutes evenly at the 5 and we are good. See what they can both do. I expect both to be on the roster given the low salary figures and the Knicks wanting to stay below the second apron.
AUTOADVERT
Philc1
Posts: 28328
Alba Posts: 2
Joined: 9/2/2020
Member: #8897
6/19/2025  10:19 PM
The back issues are a red flag that’s an injury that has a knack for coming back just ask Amare. Not bc saying he can’t be a useful bench player he certainly can be but let’s manage expectations and extend Mitch
LivingLegend
Posts: 25578
Alba Posts: 2
Joined: 8/13/2007
Member: #1645
6/19/2025  11:54 PM
Philc1 wrote:The back issues are a red flag that’s an injury that has a knack for coming back just ask Amare. Not bc saying he can’t be a useful bench player he certainly can be but let’s manage expectations and extend Mitch

Debbie Downer — let us dream of 2nd coming of Hakeem the Dream
HofstraBBall
Posts: 27971
Alba Posts: 1
Joined: 11/21/2015
Member: #6192
6/20/2025  12:14 PM
One word description … “awkward “
'Knicks focus should be on players that have grown up playing soccer or cricket' - Triplethreat 8/28/2020
DLeethal
Posts: 22905
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 7/19/2023
Member: #9126
6/20/2025  12:16 PM
If the plan is to start Mitch next year we need some depth behind him so i'm intrigued by this guy and Hukporti. I also view Mitch as someone we might have to trade as well, so the depth is welcome even if we don't need to tap into it yet.
GustavBahler
Posts: 42772
Alba Posts: 15
Joined: 7/12/2010
Member: #3186
6/20/2025  12:18 PM    LAST EDITED: 6/20/2025  12:19 PM
Philc1 wrote:The back issues are a red flag that’s an injury that has a knack for coming back just ask Amare. Not bc saying he can’t be a useful bench player he certainly can be but let’s manage expectations and extend Mitch

As much as Im a fan of Huk. He hasnt shown he's going to hold up any better than Mitch has. Time will tell, but I agree lets extend Mitch in the meantime.
LivingLegend
Posts: 25578
Alba Posts: 2
Joined: 8/13/2007
Member: #1645
6/20/2025  6:29 PM
GustavBahler wrote:
Philc1 wrote:The back issues are a red flag that’s an injury that has a knack for coming back just ask Amare. Not bc saying he can’t be a useful bench player he certainly can be but let’s manage expectations and extend Mitch

As much as Im a fan of Huk. He hasnt shown he's going to hold up any better than Mitch has. Time will tell, but I agree lets extend Mitch in the meantime.

Agree - the minute Huck was given a slightly bigger role he got hurt. I think that was a knock on him previously - injuries overseas.
Knixkik
Posts: 35429
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 7/24/2001
Member: #11
USA
6/20/2025  9:18 PM
LivingLegend wrote:
GustavBahler wrote:
Philc1 wrote:The back issues are a red flag that’s an injury that has a knack for coming back just ask Amare. Not bc saying he can’t be a useful bench player he certainly can be but let’s manage expectations and extend Mitch

As much as Im a fan of Huk. He hasnt shown he's going to hold up any better than Mitch has. Time will tell, but I agree lets extend Mitch in the meantime.

Agree - the minute Huck was given a slightly bigger role he got hurt. I think that was a knock on him previously - injuries overseas.

Yeah if the Knicks are going to rely on these guys that’a great, but they need an army of centers for depth. Towns, Mitch, Hukporti, Nnaji and 1 more big is a must. Horford, Nance Jr, Boucher, Looney etc. a slight upgrade over Achiuwa.
nycericanguy
Posts: 21675
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 7/20/2023
Member: #9127
6/21/2025  8:48 AM    LAST EDITED: 6/21/2025  8:48 AM
GustavBahler wrote:
Philc1 wrote:The back issues are a red flag that’s an injury that has a knack for coming back just ask Amare. Not bc saying he can’t be a useful bench player he certainly can be but let’s manage expectations and extend Mitch

As much as Im a fan of Huk. He hasnt shown he's going to hold up any better than Mitch has. Time will tell, but I agree lets extend Mitch in the meantime.

C is a very demanding position these days, the way bigs are forced to cover so much ground defensively, and the break neck offensive pace. Honestly most C's are missing 20-25 games a year.

I look at videos of KAT a few years ago and he was so much slimmer, he could really stand to lose 10-20lbs. He looks chubbier more than anything now.
BigDaddyG
Posts: 39841
Alba Posts: 9
Joined: 1/22/2010
Member: #3049
6/21/2025  5:41 PM
nycericanguy wrote:
GustavBahler wrote:
Philc1 wrote:The back issues are a red flag that’s an injury that has a knack for coming back just ask Amare. Not bc saying he can’t be a useful bench player he certainly can be but let’s manage expectations and extend Mitch

As much as Im a fan of Huk. He hasnt shown he's going to hold up any better than Mitch has. Time will tell, but I agree lets extend Mitch in the meantime.

C is a very demanding position these days, the way bigs are forced to cover so much ground defensively, and the break neck offensive pace. Honestly most C's are missing 20-25 games a year.

I look at videos of KAT a few years ago and he was so much slimmer, he could really stand to lose 10-20lbs. He looks chubbier more than anything now.


I guess there might be a middle ground. You remember when he first came into league and he couldn't post up effectively because he was too weak?

Always... always remember: Less is less. More is more. More is better and twice as much is good too. Not enough is bad, and too much is never enough except when it's just about right. - The Tick
Philc1
Posts: 28328
Alba Posts: 2
Joined: 9/2/2020
Member: #8897
6/21/2025  6:29 PM
GustavBahler wrote:
Philc1 wrote:The back issues are a red flag that’s an injury that has a knack for coming back just ask Amare. Not bc saying he can’t be a useful bench player he certainly can be but let’s manage expectations and extend Mitch

As much as Im a fan of Huk. He hasnt shown he's going to hold up any better than Mitch has. Time will tell, but I agree lets extend Mitch in the meantime.

Huk is very injury prone but he definitely has potential
JesseDark
Posts: 22777
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 9/9/2003
Member: #467
6/24/2025  7:52 PM
That second n in his name messes with me.
Bring back dee-fense
ToddTT
Posts: 30486
Alba Posts: 53
Joined: 8/30/2001
Member: #105
6/24/2025  8:02 PM
JesseDark wrote:That second n in his name messes with me.

It’s a deal breaker, honestly.

Oh good lord... https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XkmGrX7O0lQ
BigDaddyG
Posts: 39841
Alba Posts: 9
Joined: 1/22/2010
Member: #3049
6/24/2025  8:38 PM
ToddTT wrote:
JesseDark wrote:That second n in his name messes with me.

It’s a deal breaker, honestly.

I'm feeling it. "James goes na na with the block!" James 'no no' Nnaji protects the rim again! "

Always... always remember: Less is less. More is more. More is better and twice as much is good too. Not enough is bad, and too much is never enough except when it's just about right. - The Tick
EwingsGlass
Posts: 27488
Alba Posts: 2
Joined: 4/29/2005
Member: #893
USA
6/24/2025  8:55 PM
BigDaddyG wrote:
ToddTT wrote:
JesseDark wrote:That second n in his name messes with me.

It’s a deal breaker, honestly.

I'm feeling it. "James goes na na with the block!" James 'no no' Nnaji protects the rim again! "

And if the cut him James Na Na Not gonna work here anymore. I kid. Hope this guy is working on his Dikembe finger waggle.

You know I gonna spin wit it
Rookie
Posts: 27009
Alba Posts: 28
Joined: 10/15/2008
Member: #2274
6/24/2025  8:55 PM
BigDaddyG wrote:
ToddTT wrote:
JesseDark wrote:That second n in his name messes with me.

It’s a deal breaker, honestly.

I'm feeling it. "James goes na na with the block!" James 'no no' Nnaji protects the rim again! "

Oh Gee and Ah Gee
PassTheBall
Posts: 20215
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 8/2/2014
Member: #5872
Norway
6/25/2025  7:05 AM
I’m not that impressed. Let’s see what happens in SL.
/PassTheBall
Page 2 of 2 ‹ Previous 1  2 
« Reply To Topic
James Nnaji?
Forum Index  ›  NY Knicks Forum

©2001-2025 ultimateknicks.comm All rights reserved. About Us.
This site is not affiliated with the NY Knicks or the National Basketball Association in any way.
You may visit the official NY Knicks web site by clicking here.

All times (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time.

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy