martin wrote:

smackeddog wrote:I thought even if he'd lost a step he'd at least provide leadership, install a defensive mindset and passion on his team mates and help KP become a better defender- none of thats happened, which bothers me more than his decline (as I was expecting the decline)

same

Chandler wrote:for context noah is being paid crabbe and turner money (both backups)

but that doesn't mean that those are good contracts

crzymdups wrote:

fishmike wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Weird this thread didn't happen after the game in Chicago.

I think Noah is good in small doses.

The problem to me is the lineup fit of Melo, KP, Noah - too slow along the frontline.

We saw the difference last night in putting Lee and Holiday out there at the 2 and 3 at the same time. The spacing improved on offense and the speed on defense.

It'll be matchup dependent and Noah shouldn't play more than 20 minutes unless he's going really good. Most of us accepted that coming into the season.

Bogut was a 20 minute a night center for the Warriors for the past seasons - but it worked. They miss him now.

Why couldnt Noah do that? There will be games he doesnt play a ton... 12-15 minutes. Other games he will play 30+ based on matchups and need. I thin when we signed him everyone knew he wasnt a 35mpg game anymore.

Absolutely - I said that in my post. I think he's a good teammate, good leader, can be a great defensive presence if used correctly.

JH is still learning about the team. Now he has another trick to try if the Knicks are getting killed by a small ball matchup.

+1
Imagine that. After a whooooooole 10 games the new coach with 10 new faces is still learning.

Chandler wrote:for context noah is being paid crabbe and turner money (both backups)

Here is some better context

Crabbe - $18M per
Turner - $16M per

CLee - $11M per

martin wrote:

Chandler wrote:for context noah is being paid crabbe and turner money (both backups)

Here is some better context

Crabbe - $18M per
Turner - $16M per

CLee - $11M per

this is a great example of why i think we had a great off-season. I think we actually got great "value"; it just needs to gel

Chandler wrote:

martin wrote:

Chandler wrote:for context noah is being paid crabbe and turner money (both backups)

Here is some better context

Crabbe - $18M per
Turner - $16M per

CLee - $11M per

this is a great example of why i think we had a great off-season. I think we actually got great "value"; it just needs to gel

I would still take Crabbe who is 7 years younger than 31 y/o Lee.

Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy was even more succinct: “Noah’s effort dominated the game. I thought Noah was as big a factor for them winning the game as [Kristaps] Porzingis was.”

Considering Porzingis’ 35-point career night, that is saying something. Saying far more than the stat sheet ever could.

nyk4ever wrote:briggs, noah should be arrested just like you said harrison barnes should be arrested for stealing the contract that the mavs gave him. his play looks pretty good to me. maybe you should wait for such proclamations instead of having a knee-jerk reaction every day.

barnes has went on to have a great season and noah bounces back with a huge game. maybe we should just lock briggs away from the keyboard for his own good?

GustavBahler wrote:Im happy that Noah is starting to produce, but he still looks like he is having trouble getting up and down the court. The sooner we can find someone who is reliable enough to send Noah to the bench the better. Would love for him to be a solid, reliable bench player for the next 3 years.

He may just not be in game condition yet- missed most of last season and nearly all of preseason. He's been playing for only 3 weeks