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martin
Posts: 76682 Alba Posts: 108 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #2 USA |
9/27/2025 9:55 PM
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SupremeCommander
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9/27/2025 10:13 PM
this is exactly what should always happen. You have to be prepared for an ankle twist at an inopportune time
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jskinny35
Posts: 21590 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 6/27/2005 Member: #928 USA |
9/28/2025 8:28 PM
martin wrote:You know what? I’ve barley watched Yabu, but after skipping thru this below videos like a 15yo maxed out on Adderall, I’m totally convinced that Yabu could be what Hart could not in a starting lineup that features 5-out. I felt similarly about Yabu but also thought our 2nd unit may be too small if he starts. Thinking more about it Yabu does seem like a better/bigger version of Precious (and I was all for trying Precious next to KAT) so maybe it's worth a try at least? How is Yabu's defense? KAT kinda soft so important we have some defensive tenacity next to KAT or we could be exposed with our interior defense... Brusnon (Brogdon, Kolek) We have great puzzle pieces and hopefully we figure out two perfect puzzles between our starters and bench to maximize all this talent and roster balance we seem to have this season. |
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KEEPCAMBYNY
Posts: 20421 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 8/12/2001 Member: #86 USA |
9/29/2025 12:54 AM
jskinny35 wrote:martin wrote:You know what? I’ve barley watched Yabu, but after skipping thru this below videos like a 15yo maxed out on Adderall, I’m totally convinced that Yabu could be what Hart could not in a starting lineup that features 5-out. That brings up a good question... is it time to cash out on Josh Hart? If a combo of Yabu/McCullar can replicate his skill set do we move him for another frontcourt player? Or... is he the "Hart" of the team and it would be a mistake to trade him now? I bleed orange and blue for life.
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SergioNYK
Posts: 22592 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 10/8/2002 Member: #333 USA |
9/29/2025 10:30 AM
I'd start Mitch simply to avoid the hack-a-Mitch bs and stats told us Hart starting with that lineup didn't work last season.
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Rookie
Posts: 27094 Alba Posts: 28 Joined: 10/15/2008 Member: #2274 |
9/29/2025 11:15 AM
The pnr with Mitch and Brogdon in the 2nd unit could be lethal.
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EwingsGlass
Posts: 27578 Alba Posts: 2 Joined: 4/29/2005 Member: #893 USA |
9/29/2025 11:34 AM
If you want to run 5 out you really have either Brogdon or Yabu in the starting lineup. I was surprised by Yabu’s footwork in his workout video. Had faster feet than I expected for a big guy. I think you might give up a little verticality with KAT and Yabu, you don’t have that 7’4 wingspan with vertical leap. But you definitely have big bodies that can take up space for the paint.
If you are gonna run and spread the floor a bit, I think we will see a lot of lineups including KAT next to Yabu. Should be interesting. You know I gonna spin wit it
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martin
Posts: 76682 Alba Posts: 108 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #2 USA |
9/29/2025 2:12 PM
EwingsGlass wrote:If you want to run 5 out you really have either Brogdon or Yabu in the starting lineup. I was surprised by Yabu’s footwork in his workout video. Had faster feet than I expected for a big guy. I think you might give up a little verticality with KAT and Yabu, you don’t have that 7’4 wingspan with vertical leap. But you definitely have big bodies that can take up space for the paint. And to be sure, the Knicks can run a ton of 5-out with their roster, they don't necessarily need to have a starting lineup with 5-out. Official sponsor of the PURE KNICKS LOVE Program
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Nalod
Posts: 71439 Alba Posts: 155 Joined: 12/24/2003 Member: #508 USA |
9/29/2025 2:53 PM
MBrown does it we told him so.
He don't, we tell him he should have. He eventually does, we told him so. He don't, he stubborn. We know better. |
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EwingsGlass
Posts: 27578 Alba Posts: 2 Joined: 4/29/2005 Member: #893 USA |
9/30/2025 7:20 AM
martin wrote:EwingsGlass wrote:If you want to run 5 out you really have either Brogdon or Yabu in the starting lineup. I was surprised by Yabu’s footwork in his workout video. Had faster feet than I expected for a big guy. I think you might give up a little verticality with KAT and Yabu, you don’t have that 7’4 wingspan with vertical leap. But you definitely have big bodies that can take up space for the paint. True. Regardless of the starting 5 they have a lot of rotation pieces that can shoot the three. Hart, Robinson and Clarkson being the weaker links on that front. You know I gonna spin wit it
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Philc1
Posts: 28440 Alba Posts: 2 Joined: 9/2/2020 Member: #8897 |
10/2/2025 8:34 AM
Knixkik wrote:Philc1 wrote:Uptown wrote:Been there...done that He and Marbury wanted to kill each other. I remember listening to the radio Brown not even subtly insulting Marbury in interviews during the season.
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Philc1
Posts: 28440 Alba Posts: 2 Joined: 9/2/2020 Member: #8897 |
10/2/2025 8:36 AM
SergioNYK wrote:I'd start Mitch simply to avoid the hack-a-Mitch bs and stats told us Hart starting with that lineup didn't work last season. Problem with hack a Mitch is you get over the limit. Sure Mitch will brick half his free throws but now you’re giving easy free throws to the rest of the team rest of the half |
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martin
Posts: 76682 Alba Posts: 108 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #2 USA |
10/8/2025 4:05 PM
Feel like this is a good idea, kinda
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EwingsGlass
Posts: 27578 Alba Posts: 2 Joined: 4/29/2005 Member: #893 USA |
10/8/2025 4:11 PM
martin wrote:Feel like this is a good idea, kindaTweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: Mitch Beasts on the Cavs. Makes those bigs feel little. You know I gonna spin wit it
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blkexec
Posts: 28356 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 9/3/2004 Member: #748 |
10/9/2025 8:16 AM LAST EDITED: 10/9/2025 8:22 AM
EwingsGlass wrote:martin wrote:EwingsGlass wrote:If you want to run 5 out you really have either Brogdon or Yabu in the starting lineup. I was surprised by Yabu’s footwork in his workout video. Had faster feet than I expected for a big guy. I think you might give up a little verticality with KAT and Yabu, you don’t have that 7’4 wingspan with vertical leap. But you definitely have big bodies that can take up space for the paint. We’ve had rotation pieces before but stubborn thigs wouldn’t budge. In comes brown and a deeper bench. Brown will definitely have some 5 and out rotations. The key to starting Mitch is rim protection. Yabu would be a great starter for our offense but do we really want Yabu (undersized big) and towns protecting the rim? Born in Brooklyn, Raised in Queens, Lives in Maryland.
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blkexec
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10/9/2025 8:21 AM LAST EDITED: 10/9/2025 8:23 AM
Starting Mitch will force teams to adjust. Then brown can run a 5 and out rotation. Once teams adjust to that, brown switches back to rim protection.
I’m excited to have a coach with offensive experience and a deep roster. And a coach that will go 9-10 deep. Born in Brooklyn, Raised in Queens, Lives in Maryland.
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martin
Posts: 76682 Alba Posts: 108 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #2 USA |
10/9/2025 9:56 AM LAST EDITED: 10/9/2025 9:57 AM
blkexec wrote:EwingsGlass wrote:martin wrote:EwingsGlass wrote:If you want to run 5 out you really have either Brogdon or Yabu in the starting lineup. I was surprised by Yabu’s footwork in his workout video. Had faster feet than I expected for a big guy. I think you might give up a little verticality with KAT and Yabu, you don’t have that 7’4 wingspan with vertical leap. But you definitely have big bodies that can take up space for the paint. Can you help me understand who you consider rotation pieces from last year outside of the starting 5? Deuce, Cam, Precious, Sims, Mitch, Shamet, Huk? Considering the injuries and experience and expectations, which are the guys that were good rotation players off the bench during regular season? For me, and in hindsight, 4 of those guys are vet min players this year, 1 was out for most of the season, and Deuce had a down year all things considered. Are those the guys you consider decent rotation pieces or just guys who were on the bench? Official sponsor of the PURE KNICKS LOVE Program
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gradyandrew
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10/10/2025 12:40 AM
I have heard it reported that Mitch won't play both ends of back to backs so at the minimum there will be two regular starting lineups.
Brown has also said in several press conferences that the offense will have a 5 and then spots 1-4 are interchangeable, i.e. whoever brings up the ball will be the PG. He has also said that Yabu and KAT have a steeper learning curve because sometimes they will play the 4 (really 1-4) and sometimes the 5. Im guessing Huk and Mitch are exclusively learning the 5 role. At least from that take, it seems like a 5 out offense isnt really in the cards. The 5 will have a different role than 1-4, I'm guessing that means screening, rolling, dunking, offensive boards, etc. So Brown will be playing with one of Mitch, KAT, Yabu, or Huk or |