WaltLongmire wrote:

nixluva wrote:Seems like Anthony Bennett has really trimmed down and looks lean now. This was posted on his Instagram.

Do we know what kind of underwear he is wearing? This must be important to know, since he seems to be flaunting it.

Is that even for sure A.Bennett in that pic??

WaltLongmire wrote:

callmened wrote:is this a new low for UltimateKnicks? LOL. we just dedicated 2 pages to anthony "freaking" bennett. ANTHONY BENNETT!!

talking about trading future draft picks for valentine was tough, 30 pages of tony wroten was tougher but ANthony Bennett!!

'I FEEL LIKE IM TAKING CRAZY PILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!""

folks...im joking of course. no bennett isnt a 5, no bennett isnt a draymond green (or jeff green), he shouldnt be put in the same sentence as ANY of them. lol

sure he's young but i never thought he was physically talented or motivated to play NBA basketball. sure he's young and i hope he gets a chance to shine in summer league - but until then theres nothing to be curious about

again, im half joking. i know its summer and we have nothing else to talk about. im just shocked that we're talking about bennett. lol

Shotgun approach...you look at enough players and maybe you pick up a keeper or two. Pretty common technique, and needed for a team with no draft picks at this time and one with open spots on the roster.

I'm doubtful about him as a player, and was totally stunned when he was chosen #1 (I seem to recall reading that he was surprised, too.}, but the Knicks giving him a look and guys around here speculating about him does not seem out of the ordinary.

So what do you think- offer him $60M/4yrs?

He was easily a top 3 player in that draft and the only reason so many people were shocked that he went #1 is because everyone thought Clev was gonna draft V.Oladipo #1.

RonRon wrote:There are MANY players that I have curiosity and interest in, especially at vet mins to cap friendly contracts but I will just name mainly a few that are UNDER the Radar

I would have more curiosity in the ex Net, Sixer, Blazer, Rocket, Kings

I would have more interest in Thomas Robinson
If we can sign him on a CAP FRIENDLY 2-3year deal vet min to 3m per year to give us Early Bird Rights or Full Bird Rights

Another "Curious" player I would have interest in that

Dwayne Dedmon *RFA in Orlando as we saw how Bizmack Biyombo played vs the Cavs, I think Dedmon can play a similar role which is basically a Chris Anderson, birdman birdman, *younger birds*

Some other notables include

Luke Babbit *he has gotten stronger and added some post/mid post/dribbles with his awkward lefty movements*
Koustas Pap
Jakarr Sampson

Darrell Arthur/Trevor Booker

DMO

*if we are able to trade Lopez and get back a very good return in assets/cap space*

Jeff Whithey
Kris Humprhies

Justin Holiday *was surprised GS did not resign him, he signed with Atlanta on a 2year vet min deal pretty much, with team option on 2nd year in which was traded to Bulls for Hinrich*
Thanasis, I still have high hopes on him and think the hiring of JH could help his development, I think he could eventually take a huge step forward just as Trevor Ariza did as a developed a shot with much greater confidence and using his versatility/length with The Lakers and the versatile talents of Pau Gasol/Odom/Ariza along with Bynum/Kobe taking much of the attention
Ariza took advantage of being the 4th/5th option and provided steals/blocks/rebounds, *basically could defend 1-4 with some stretch 4s* though Thanasis is probably closer to a G/F but probably will defend 1-3's with maybe some SMALL STRETCH 4's like Matt Barnes
Part of me also hopes that we will be able to sign Giannes one day after CA's contract ends sometime about after 2020

Thomas Robinson

I thought he was drafted too high in the 2012 draft (Anthony Davis and both the BIGGEST STEALS in Lilliard 6th and Andre Drummond 9th in the draft
The draft had a lot of talent including undrafted talents like Kent Baezmore, JaMychal Green, Jonathon Simmons *signed a 2year vet min deal with the Spurs last summer*, Hollis Thompson *shooter in Philly*

However, it has been 4years since he was drafted and he has put in the time to develop in to an option of the bench that could be a double double, runs the floor well, and can be a POST player in which would fit in with head coach, JH and the Triangle system

Some more notable free agents that probably have been on radars by everyone

Stretch 4/5
===============

Jon Leur/Mirza Televic *whoever is cheaper, though Jon Leur/Willy G have similar games, he probably will be cheaper than Mirza Televic *better shooter*
Darrell Arthur
DMO *if Houston does not keep him and could be signed for cheap, last season he barely played and was his first year back from his surgeries, he has great post skills and can hit the wide open 3*

to replace MO SPEIGHTS

I think GS should sign these players if they can on cap friendly deals and let Harrison Barnes go if they can sign cheaper players to replace his role such as
A combination of role players
Some of which could pull a David West

VET'sS
==========

Matt Barnes/Jared Dudley/Wesley Johnson along with Kris Humphries all vets that will probably take much less to go to GS, especially Barnes who played for the Warriors that upset Dallas and has stated that he wants to go there already

Solomin Hill
James Ennis/Alonzo Gee

I think most Knick fans pray we land Durant this summer and Westbrook next summer
One can dream cant they?

Its funny how some have said they DO NOT WANT DURANT, he is a TOP TIER TALENT regardless
If he does not want to go to Spurs or GS, then his best chances of winning should be in the Eastern Conference, along with a team that can also sign Westbrook a year later

The Knicks have carried some pretty useless guys on the roster over the years and so I don't think it would hurt to take a flyer on Bennett if they liked what they saw from him at the Vet Mini Camp. That's the main caveat. Did he impress the Knicks enough to peak their curiosity as well?

RonRon wrote:There are MANY players that I have curiosity and interest in, especially at vet mins to cap friendly contracts but I will just name mainly a few that are UNDER the Radar

I would have more curiosity in the ex Net, Sixer, Blazer, Rocket, Kings

I would have more interest in Thomas Robinson
If we can sign him on a CAP FRIENDLY 2-3year deal vet min to 3m per year to give us Early Bird Rights or Full Bird Rights

Another "Curious" player I would have interest in that

Dwayne Dedmon *RFA in Orlando as we saw how Bizmack Biyombo played vs the Cavs, I think Dedmon can play a similar role which is basically a Chris Anderson, birdman birdman, *younger birds*

Some other notables include

Luke Babbit *he has gotten stronger and added some post/mid post/dribbles with his awkward lefty movements*
Koustas Pap
Jakarr Sampson

Darrell Arthur/Trevor Booker

DMO

*if we are able to trade Lopez and get back a very good return in assets/cap space*

Jeff Whithey
Kris Humprhies

Justin Holiday *was surprised GS did not resign him, he signed with Atlanta on a 2year vet min deal pretty much, with team option on 2nd year in which was traded to Bulls for Hinrich*
Thanasis, I still have high hopes on him and think the hiring of JH could help his development, I think he could eventually take a huge step forward just as Trevor Ariza did as a developed a shot with much greater confidence and using his versatility/length with The Lakers and the versatile talents of Pau Gasol/Odom/Ariza along with Bynum/Kobe taking much of the attention
Ariza took advantage of being the 4th/5th option and provided steals/blocks/rebounds, *basically could defend 1-4 with some stretch 4s* though Thanasis is probably closer to a G/F but probably will defend 1-3's with maybe some SMALL STRETCH 4's like Matt Barnes
Part of me also hopes that we will be able to sign Giannes one day after CA's contract ends sometime about after 2020

Thomas Robinson

I thought he was drafted too high in the 2012 draft (Anthony Davis and both the BIGGEST STEALS in Lilliard 6th and Andre Drummond 9th in the draft
The draft had a lot of talent including undrafted talents like Kent Baezmore, JaMychal Green, Jonathon Simmons *signed a 2year vet min deal with the Spurs last summer*, Hollis Thompson *shooter in Philly*

However, it has been 4years since he was drafted and he has put in the time to develop in to an option of the bench that could be a double double, runs the floor well, and can be a POST player in which would fit in with head coach, JH and the Triangle system

Some more notable free agents that probably have been on radars by everyone

Stretch 4/5
===============

Jon Leur/Mirza Televic *whoever is cheaper, though Jon Leur/Willy G have similar games, he probably will be cheaper than Mirza Televic *better shooter*
Darrell Arthur
DMO *if Houston does not keep him and could be signed for cheap, last season he barely played and was his first year back from his surgeries, he has great post skills and can hit the wide open 3*

to replace MO SPEIGHTS

I think GS should sign these players if they can on cap friendly deals and let Harrison Barnes go if they can sign cheaper players to replace his role such as
A combination of role players
Some of which could pull a David West

VET'sS
==========

Matt Barnes/Jared Dudley/Wesley Johnson along with Kris Humphries all vets that will probably take much less to go to GS, especially Barnes who played for the Warriors that upset Dallas and has stated that he wants to go there already

Solomin Hill
James Ennis/Alonzo Gee

I think most Knick fans pray we land Durant this summer and Westbrook next summer
One can dream cant they?

Its funny how some have said they DO NOT WANT DURANT, he is a TOP TIER TALENT regardless
If he does not want to go to Spurs or GS, then his best chances of winning should be in the Eastern Conference, along with a team that can also sign Westbrook a year later

You have a lot going on in your post but not sure what it has to do with A.Bennett??

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Good work Crush. You've added so much good info. It'll be interesting to see if the Knicks bring him in this summer. He really changed his body!!!

go to BKNets to get playing time
go to NYKnicks to get media attention

CrushAlot wrote:

callmened wrote:is it about future outlook? or playing time so that you can make the best of your opportunity?

go to BKNets to get playing time
go to NYKnicks to get media attention

I think one of the two teams has committed to him.

Should be interesting to see which team he ends up with. With NY he could be a replacement for DWill if he opts out.

CrushAlot wrote:

Canada had a 48-45 lead with Philip Scrubb scoring 16 points in the first 20 minutes and finishing the game with 27 points and 7/8 threes. Khem Birtch, the new addition in the roster of the Greek champs Olympiacos who is expected to travel to Athens tomorrow, also played for Canada and had 12 points and 7 rebounds. Former no1 draft pick and now free agent Anthony Bennett had 21 points in 22 minutes.

http://www.eurohoops.net/featured/265673/canada-beat-croatia-91-80

I've always liked Birch. Followed him closely when he was in the DL. Nice pickup for team Canada. Take a look at these highlights from this season -- man, he looks even more spry and athletic than I remember. Also looks like he's worked on his offensive skills -- some nice quick moves in the post and he can drill a mid-range J if left open. Then there's the stellar defense he provides... Up to me, this guy would very much be in the conversation for a roster spot next season. Complements guy's like Willy H. and KP beautifully. Tell me this guy wouldn't be an ideal role player next to these two.. And he'd come for the minimum. Still young too -- only 23 years old.