Allanfan20 wrote:I never once said anything about begging him nor being in any pits of despair. I said our chances are diminished without Mitch. Explain to me how losing the best defensive center in the league who should be on all NBA defense is not a very negative thing for the team. Listen, I love Landry and Alvarado to death and I am happy they are bacm but I am sorry… I would sign Mitch over those two every single day in every single universe. They can both be replaced. Mitch can’t be.So yes, in my opinion, the next best way to contend is getting LeBron because contending the more fun way (like how we just did) has been thrown out the window. Sorry I sound dark but I am just stating facts. I actually think Mitch needed a lot more credit than what he was given for how he played in the finals.
Objectively, anyone that doesn’t understand that LeBron is perhaps the highest IQ basketball player in the NBA is just thinking emotionally. I don’t really believe that he would take the minimum to play in NY, but he would slot in at PF perfectly. He would be a perfect mentor for Diawara. If you are considering whether he should play here for the minimum or in Cleveland or Miami or Boston, I’d suggest we bring him here if willing. His accepting a minimum to play anywhere is just a shockwave to the system.
I also agree with you on Mitch. I think his impact in games when KAT was off the floor was understated. I think Boston has very smart analytics and saw exactly what the Knicks were undervaluing.
I’m still good with a chip, but my impressions of a repeat performance are taking a hit. Until they replace the offensive rebounding and defense in the second unit and find some positional size to put on the floor.
Adding Drummond would be a bargain basement play, but would be a start. I don’t think we have the assets for Diabate. Maybe pull GG Jackson. Undersized for Center but has the “it” factor that could cover in a small ball lineup for stints.
7/1/2026 9:25 PM
