KEEPCAMBYNY wrote:McCullar (maybe Diawara too) is now the most important player for us to develop. If he can develop in his role then he makes Josh Hart tradeable so we can sign Mitch to a proper deal without going over the 2nd apron.

You could arguably make the same statement about Huk.

McCullar:Hart; Huk:Robinson.

Panos wrote:

EwingsGlass wrote:

KEEPCAMBYNY wrote:McCullar (maybe Diawara too) is now the most important player for us to develop. If he can develop in his role then he makes Josh Hart tradeable so we can sign Mitch to a proper deal without going over the 2nd apron.

You could arguably make the same statement about Huk.

McCullar:Hart; Huk:Robinson.

I can see Huk replacing Robinson easier than McCullar replacing Hart. Huk played some minutes where he looked like he belonged. Not quite the defensive stopper that Robinson is, but not bad either. But he makes up for it with better contributions on the offensive end.
McCullar hasn't done anything yet. To say he's going to replace the 2025-26 sixth man of the year (yes, I said it!), is classic Knicks fans talking out their ass before a guy has logged any minutes.

The statement was an “if he can develop” statement. I think all anyone is doing is drawing similarities in their size and play style.

Panos wrote:

EwingsGlass wrote:

KEEPCAMBYNY wrote:McCullar (maybe Diawara too) is now the most important player for us to develop. If he can develop in his role then he makes Josh Hart tradeable so we can sign Mitch to a proper deal without going over the 2nd apron.

You could arguably make the same statement about Huk.

McCullar:Hart; Huk:Robinson.

I can see Huk replacing Robinson easier than McCullar replacing Hart. Huk played some minutes where he looked like he belonged. Not quite the defensive stopper that Robinson is, but not bad either. But he makes up for it with better contributions on the offensive end.
McCullar hasn't done anything yet. To say he's going to replace the 2025-26 sixth man of the year (yes, I said it!), is classic Knicks fans talking out their ass before a guy has logged any minutes.

Problem is Huk is so injury prone he makes Mitch look like Ewing before the 1997 wrist injury

Panos wrote:

Philc1 wrote:

Panos wrote:

EwingsGlass wrote:

KEEPCAMBYNY wrote:McCullar (maybe Diawara too) is now the most important player for us to develop. If he can develop in his role then he makes Josh Hart tradeable so we can sign Mitch to a proper deal without going over the 2nd apron.

You could arguably make the same statement about Huk.

McCullar:Hart; Huk:Robinson.

I can see Huk replacing Robinson easier than McCullar replacing Hart. Huk played some minutes where he looked like he belonged. Not quite the defensive stopper that Robinson is, but not bad either. But he makes up for it with better contributions on the offensive end.
McCullar hasn't done anything yet. To say he's going to replace the 2025-26 sixth man of the year (yes, I said it!), is classic Knicks fans talking out their ass before a guy has logged any minutes.

Problem is Huk is so injury prone he makes Mitch look like Ewing before the 1997 wrist injury

What is this based on?

Huk with Achilles and meniscus issues.

We need big men we can count on. Huk and Mitch likely ain’t it.

ToddTT wrote:

Panos wrote:

Philc1 wrote:

Panos wrote:

EwingsGlass wrote:

KEEPCAMBYNY wrote:McCullar (maybe Diawara too) is now the most important player for us to develop. If he can develop in his role then he makes Josh Hart tradeable so we can sign Mitch to a proper deal without going over the 2nd apron.

You could arguably make the same statement about Huk.

McCullar:Hart; Huk:Robinson.

I can see Huk replacing Robinson easier than McCullar replacing Hart. Huk played some minutes where he looked like he belonged. Not quite the defensive stopper that Robinson is, but not bad either. But he makes up for it with better contributions on the offensive end.
McCullar hasn't done anything yet. To say he's going to replace the 2025-26 sixth man of the year (yes, I said it!), is classic Knicks fans talking out their ass before a guy has logged any minutes.

Problem is Huk is so injury prone he makes Mitch look like Ewing before the 1997 wrist injury

What is this based on?

Huk with Achilles and meniscus issues.

We need big men we can count on. Huk and Mitch likely ain’t it.

That’s why Rose was interested in Simmons. He can play the 4 while KAT plays C. Simmons is big and long enough to defend the low post.

Center depth may end up being an issue hopefully Nnaji pans out.

VDesai wrote:Bridges' trade kicker is exactly for the 6mm discount he took. By extending him now he becomes eligible to trade before the deadline. Knicks are smart. They extended him, he wanted to be here...but if they gotta move him he'll get his max and we can do it. Smart biz.

And if he didnt take that 6 million discount, his contract extension would exactly equal Brunson's deal last summer. Its pretty inspirational. People who say you cant put a price on friendship should think on that.

EwingsGlass wrote:

ramtour420 wrote:Bridges in an offensive system with plays will absolutely be a steal for this money. That's my bet.

This is my opinion also.

This is my hope. That Leon would relieve Thibs at a 30mm cost is something significant. Im only guessing but does Mikal sign after being satisfied with Mike Brown and his outlook? Just because it was not written about, did they have a nice long "dinner" or pow wow were the vision was presented?

You talking about a very intense legacy potential were the three win chips with Nova and then ascend to do it as mates in the NBA. That could help propel Jalen to HOF status given. His gaudy pre nba accolades:

2× NCAA champion (2016, 2018)
National college player of the year (2018)
Consensus first-team All-American (2018)
Lute Olson Award (2018)
Bob Cousy Award (2018)
Second-team Academic All-American (2018)
Big East Player of the Year (2018)
2× First-team All-Big East (2017, 2018)
Big East All-Freshman Team (2016)
Robert V. Geasey Trophy winner (2018)
No. 1 retired by Villanova Wildcats
McDonald's All-American (2015)
First-team Parade All-American (2015)
Illinois Mr. Basketball (2015)
USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2015)
FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP (2015)

NBA:
2× NBA All-Star (2024, 2025)
2× All-NBA Second Team (2024, 2025)

HOF is not just NBA. Its "Basketball HOF". He needs a NBA chip and pehraps playoff MVP that could capstone his induction status. Perhaps a few more all NBA status could not hurt.

As for Josh and Mikal they get a very prestigious aura given the accomplishment from college and pro, and they did it together. With Kat they will be the princes of NYC for a long time!

Mikal's upcoming season I do hope he can be more effective with less minutes then previously. Long term its a good contract and if the time comes to trade him he should prove durable to get back someting of value in return.