Knickoftime wrote:

EwingsGlass wrote:

WaltLongmire wrote:Official SL roster released...

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Looks like we stole Booker from the Suns.

Yeah, what's Booker doing on there.

Same name, different guy.

Google "Devin Booker, Clemson"

Or "Devin Booker, French league MVP"

If they just put "Jordan Hill's cousin Devin" they could have saved a lot of confusion.

SocraticBallin22 wrote:

WaltLongmire wrote:I saw some highlight vids of Assem Marei.

First,I have no idea of the competition he's played against overseas, and he was D II in college.

The guy has some legit moves in the post with some length and jumping ability, but I did not see a single highlight in which he even took a traditional midrange J, and I know nothing of his ability on D.

Would like to see what he can do against some legitimate NBA size and athleticism, but the fact that they couldn't find some jumpers to show you tells you he has some severe limitations.

Saw the highlights too and was really impressed! Did you see the way he attacked the rim and finished strong on pick n rolls! He also has low post moves. I love the way this kid attacks. Again, like you said, how good is the talent he's playing against here, but he looked like a beast against them. Curious to see how he plays in SL. From what I read, he was one of the best College Div 2 players a year ago (wasn't eligible to play Div 1 bc of something about playing in Egypt). Reminds me a little bit of Ronnie Seikaly.

Wonder if he's just SL filler, or whether we actually want to look at him.

CrushAlot wrote:Four of the guys played in France last year. I wonder if the Knicks scouted France heavily or if it is just a coincidence.

Wish Nando de Colo was on the roster.

WaltLongmire wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:No one is going to waste their time watching this years SL team.

So I take it that you're not on the Souleyman train, yet.

Solo looks like a BEAST

Knickoftime wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:No one is going to waste their time watching this years SL team.

No one ever does.

Those games aren't exactly highly rated.

I LOVE watching SL games. I actually think this team has some interest since some of these guys are gonna get an invite to Training Camp. The lack of a big sexy name like we had last year doesn't mean there's no talent on this team.

Knickoftime wrote:

nixluva wrote:

Knickoftime wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:No one is going to waste their time watching this years SL team.

No one ever does.

Those games aren't exactly highly rated.

I LOVE watching SL games. I actually think this team has some interest since some of these guys are gonna get an invite to Training Camp. The lack of a big sexy name like we had last year doesn't mean there's no talent on this team.

There are always hardcore fans, but Briggs is suggesting the games will be much lower rated because the Knicks don't have a younger, lottery ticket type 'prospect' on their roster (I'd counter to say i think some hardcore fans are interesting in Hernagomez, but that is beside my point).

The point is the bar is pretty low to begin with.

I like watching them to see if there is some hidden talent that fell into our lap.

Rarely happens, but it is still something that intrigues me.

Galloway a few years ago...NDour(sp?)last year (even though we did not keep him)

Really interested to see Plumlee and Baker, and also Kuzmic (he is also in Las Vegas with a team- if he looks legit, we might have to take action). Has Labeyrie improved his game, does Early look like a player who has been in the NBA for two years...there are enough stories to keep me interested.

Would have been great if Hernangomez was playing, but he is working with better players in Europe than he would see here, so I figure he is better off overseas at this point.

nixluva wrote:

WaltLongmire wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:No one is going to waste their time watching this years SL team.

So I take it that you're not on the Souleyman train, yet.

Solo looks like a BEAST

Intriguing. The guy flies! How old is he?

Knicksfan wrote:

nixluva wrote:

WaltLongmire wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:No one is going to waste their time watching this years SL team.

So I take it that you're not on the Souleyman train, yet.

Solo looks like a BEAST

Intriguing. The guy flies! How old is he?

If you guys ever want to know how I played in my low 30's (10 yrs ago), you are looking at it. For over 10 years, I used to say the knicks are missing a PG like me. Well, you found it in solo. As you can see why my achilles is shot, too many first step moves, going left or right....once you learn that first step move, you fall in love with it so much because the defender can't keep up. I like trying to make people fall too.....And I was usually the starter and closer in iso plays (without over dribbling like Melo) Very hard to stay in front of somebody when they have a quick first step and a jumper. Same skill set and size. I agree, he'a a beast that should be picked up on somebody's summer league team. And if you want proof, I'm still killing at 43.....but after two games, my production drops (lol)....

blkexec wrote:

Knicksfan wrote:

nixluva wrote:

WaltLongmire wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:No one is going to waste their time watching this years SL team.

So I take it that you're not on the Souleyman train, yet.

Solo looks like a BEAST

Intriguing. The guy flies! How old is he?

If you guys ever want to know how I played in my low 30's (10 yrs ago), you are looking at it. For over 10 years, I used to say the knicks are missing a PG like me. Well, you found it in solo. As you can see why my achilles is shot, too many first step moves, going left or right....once you learn that first step move, you fall in love with it so much because the defender can't keep up. I like trying to make people fall too.....And I was usually the starter and closer in iso plays (without over dribbling like Melo) Very hard to stay in front of somebody when they have a quick first step and a jumper. Same skill set and size. I agree, he'a a beast that should be picked up on somebody's summer league team. And if you want proof, I'm still killing at 43.....but after two games, my production drops (lol)....