jskinny35 wrote:I know it's highly unlikely but I would keep DDV in the staring lineup and bring Bridges off the bench as a super 6th man.

I think Bridges could be featured off the bench while still giving us great defense (along with Hart and Deuce). Think Bridges is more of a creator and could thrive with minutes being centered offensively.

Brunson seems to have good chemistry with DDV already and he's more of a stand at the 3pt line and wait for the kickout type of player.

Not sure Bridges (mid-range) would fit as well playing most minutes with Brunson (now not having IHart screening every play), Randle needing touches, etc..

Who do you finish the game with? "Thibian Hot Hand"? or your very expensive bench guy?

jskinny35 wrote:I know it's highly unlikely but I would keep DDV in the staring lineup and bring Bridges off the bench as a super 6th man.

I think Bridges could be featured off the bench while still giving us great defense (along with Hart and Deuce). Think Bridges is more of a creator and could thrive with minutes being centered offensively.

Brunson seems to have good chemistry with DDV already and he's more of a stand at the 3pt line and wait for the kickout type of player.

Not sure Bridges (mid-range) would fit as well playing most minutes with Brunson (now not having IHart screening every play), Randle needing touches, etc..

I think the focus is on defense, not offense though. Have to imagine the plan is OG and Mikal are supposed to take on Tatum and Brown ( and whatever other wing duos)

That leaves us w two all NBAs in Randle and Brunson initiating and outletting to corner 3s. Mitch and whoever else crashing the glass. Seems surreal that DDV and Hart will have to fight for minutes

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jskinny35 wrote:I know it's highly unlikely but I would keep DDV in the staring lineup and bring Bridges off the bench as a super 6th man.

I think Bridges could be featured off the bench while still giving us great defense (along with Hart and Deuce). Think Bridges is more of a creator and could thrive with minutes being centered offensively.

Brunson seems to have good chemistry with DDV already and he's more of a stand at the 3pt line and wait for the kickout type of player.

Not sure Bridges (mid-range) would fit as well playing most minutes with Brunson (now not having IHart screening every play), Randle needing touches, etc..

I think instead of subbing OG out at the 5 min mark it will be Bridges. Bridges will come back in at the start of the second period and anchor the bench. Basically Bridges will assume RJ’s role which became OG’s role.

Yes. Bridges back to start and run with Randle when Brunson sits.

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Brunson and Bridges both have elite mid-range games. Should get enough attention from defenses to create good looks from 3pt range.

Im also excited about the fact that DDV proved that he can be a quality starter for the Knicks. And we're deep enough to bring him off the bench.

Brunson might be the best mid range shooter in the league right now

I agree. One of the few players that should be taking mid-range shots from an efficiency standpoint.

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Brunson and Bridges both have elite mid-range games. Should get enough attention from defenses to create good looks from 3pt range.

Im also excited about the fact that DDV proved that he can be a quality starter for the Knicks. And we're deep enough to bring him off the bench.

Brunson might be the best mid range shooter in the league right now

I agree. One of the few players that should be taking mid-range shots from an efficiency standpoint.

Judging from those numbers, Bridges should be as well. Its going to help collapse the D, and give our 3 point shooters some open looks. We're going to be tough to beat if we're a good 3 point shooting team, and dangerous from mid-range as well.

martin wrote:Things about to get spicy?

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martin wrote:Things about to get spicy?

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To me this is sort of a given. Knicks want to get around the first apron. Maybe they decide it’s not worth it, but they have 2 objectives; get around the first apron and add a center (or 2.) we will see if they can accomplish one or both with this trade expanded.

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Clean wrote:This new cba apron thing is a disaster. Its so bad teams are working with each other to get around it.

The players union only has itself to blame. Mid tier players are definitely feeling the pain.

If a mid-tier center getting $30m per year is pain in your universe, then I really envy you.

But the way owners are coming up with all these complicated schemes to police their own spending reminds me of that movie, where a junkie boarded himself up in his room to combat the urge to go out and score a hit.

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