Rookie wrote:TPercy wrote:Rookie wrote:TPercy wrote:wh4t wrote:Cleanthony Early can shoot and he improved his handle. I would place him as a shooting guard backup or 3rd string and move thanasis as a 3rd string small forwardRoLo/Kyle/Seraphin
Derrick/Krispy/Amundson
Melo/Thomas/Thanasis
Afflalo/Early/Vujacic
Grant/Calderon/Galloway
If williams is starting we aren't getting more than 25 wins. He isn't even better than amundson.
One of the dumbest comments ever. It doesn't address that we have basically a whole new team that hasn't played together ever, playing in a system they have never played in that requires reading and reacting. We also have a coach who likes to play with lineups, so the players never get a feel for playing with their unit (rotationsterbating, is that a word?). But, you know what, if we get off to a slow start, let's just blame it on Phil signing Williams.
Williams+Melo is a major recipe for disaster. What has williams done to justify being in the staring lineup over amundson and Porzingis? Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
Why are you assuming Williams is a starter? When has he even been a starter? We are deep at the 4/5 and I don't think the rotations have been set. With his skill set, I would think that he would project as a 6th man, instant scoring off of the bench, more in line with what JR's role was. The 1st unit will likely feature a half court set while the second unit will likely be up tempo. He also has KP, Seraphin, O'quin and Amundson competing for minutes.
Edit to add - Willams would benefit from an up tempo offense and playing with guards Grant and Vujacic who will add movement and the ability to hit cutters with pocket. But again, if Williams sucks, it's next man up and I am hoping KP should benefit if he is ready. I would be too surprised to see Seraphin start with Melo because of his post up game. I think Seraphin also has a decent mid range shot.
A traditional starting line up would feature
Calderon
Aflallo
Melo
Seraphin
Lopez
Seraphin is right on the cusp of breaking through into the starting line up and is closer to it then KP or Williams. Even then, you have O'Quin and Almundson who can give you productive minutes. So how exactly does Williams make us a 29, or whatever, win team?
It was also public knowledge that Seraphin would sign with the team that promised him he would start, so how is it exactly he signed with the Knicks w/o reassurance of what his role would be on the team? More then likely, Seraphin has the edge over everyone else to start.
I know it's against the norm, but I think starting KP at PF will help his development. Then he will be the first sub for Admundson or DWill. I think Seraphin is a lock at Center. O'quinn and Seraphin will battle for the backup center spot. Seraphin doesn't have any leverage when you sign for 1 year. He's just looking to cash in next year, while using a big market team like the knicks as self promotion.
I'm also not against DWill starting at PF....simply by default. But I would prefer KP. If he's going to be the franchise, then this is the best way to prepare for that expectation. Set the bar high.....He has the confidence to be a starter. That doesn't mean he will play major minutes. I think Fisher will start KP and give him the early yank, just like he did in SL.
Rolo, Seraphin and O'quinn are low post threats. Not sure if you want these guys on the floor at the same time. Maybe O'quinn because of his passing and mid range jumper.
My vote is KP.....Him and Aflallo He will help spread the floor for Rolo and Melo. Plus KP and Rolo will give us that twin tower rim protection. SL proves that KP can handle a starter role right out the gate.
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