fwk00 wrote:Nalod wrote:My “Expectations” are Dolan is here to stay and that this FO continues to do the “right thing”. At the three levels that matter, FO, Coach, and Players they are all doing it but not executing the desired results. 4-14 tells us a low probability of change but for it to happen does blowing it up really make a difference? If the FO is doing the “right thing”, what’s left? Each scenario is different. The current team, Trade potentials and draft prospects.
Changing FO does not change the status of Frank or Knox. Are we to things if we fire everyone we undue “Mistakes” and the new guys/gals bring their success with them?
Media feeds us another “Ujiri” starphuch. The guy is good. If team was 8-12 and Kawhi shot does not fall thru and team fails “again” in conf finals, then he leaves for Free agency, does he really the “savior”?
If Durant and Thompson don’t break, are they champs? Thin line. I Think his contract has a bit to go, doe we really trade first round pick for this guy? We really think KP would have stayed? would Have Masai ave traded him either as Phil wanted to or after he got hurt? Of course !!!!Media feeds fans, fans see losses, and we are angered by failure. That’s entertainment?
Dolan is here to stay. True.
The FO, like many previous attempts, did a calculated right thing. The signings weren't awful, they simply haven't gelled as reasonably expected. YET!
The beginning of this season is too small sample size to make a judgement. Its not too small to be frustrated and want to scream.
In watching the Celts, I really regret that Phil could not have found a compromise trade with them. One or two of their young guys would have gone a long way in our team being competitive. Oh, well.
Its really a shame Phil was so hell bent on defining the franchise in the narrow discipline that was the triangle. PHil must have thought he could evolve it as Tex Winter did teaching it to others. Regrettable circumstances that tainted his tenure. That he thought like a coach and his instincts for Noah was incorrect, his faith that DRose could return to form, hin hindsight it was not on the timeline needed. DRose did return but not as hoped. As we have come to learn h saw KP's talent but not not convinced in his logevity or mental makeup. The longevity and injury thing I recall was soon after he was drafted. Either his anemia or his "center of gravity".
I am speculating if you have the team president not convinced your a max player from day one its easy to imagine the scenario we have come to learn. If Dolan did fire Phil for wanting to trade him then what ensued next?
1. Hornachek was given one year
2. Melo was traded and the keys given to KP. Melo was not handled correctly? Seems like Melo was to be held accountable and maybe told he might not start. His play in OKC validated knicks issues.
I think at this moment all is good. Then KP does his ACL and his ego inflated (remember the ill started documentary of his rehab?). The first summer he wants that extension, Knicks by waiting get 10mm more to spend but it all goes to **** from there as we know. I think both sides did not handle this correct.
WHy bring this up "again" as "Expectations"? KP leaving sets us back 2 years. Replacing FO does not undue this. What Im more instresteed is the culture by which RJ Barrett is being cultivated under. Eitehr his dad, agent and godfather Steve Nash no doubt his base is more professional than KP's was. With Craig Robinson and Perry is there a welcoming environment to develop players?
Year one vs year two? Lets measure Frank? He was drafted by Phil and days later fired. Perry does not come until August. Year two Frank is injured most of the year. Either lack of value as per Rumor or not, he was not traded. This demonstrates change as we are seeing the kid at age 21 now start to make the progress one would have hoped last year. Does this mean the new culture actually has traction? We have Trier and Dot still here. In the past, that would not happen.
Dennis. The short term keyto the KP trade. Kid looked "decent" last season. He hung a triple double in his last game in Dallas. Looked ok last season but this year something is off. Either its Physical or fundamental. We know his shot was reworked. Once upon a time I played golf. I went to a really nice "School" at a resort for a few days and reworked my game. I was not a very good golfer and by the end of the week even worse. But I was shown how to do it and with a coach did really well, but when it came time to play on my own it was a disaster. For two years I stayed with it and then one day like magic it became instinct. I doubt Dennis needs two years but my hope is reconstruction is a few steps back to make progress forward. I don't fire the FO for what is Dennis.
Knox is a combo of it all. Decent rookie campaign with little accountability for defense in the shyt show tank season. His big thing off seaosn was to bulk up, which he did, learn to move without the ball, and perhaps learn the fundamentals of defense and the footwork needed to execute it properly. I think this kids head is all messed up and he is thinking too much. He will get more opportunity as he is young and has the talent. Morris on a one year deal is not here forever.
Mitch. He is left wide open and should shoot that midrange shot!!!! Im a fan. I yell at the TV and that makes me smart!!! LOL. I think the pressure of the losing is messing with some of our guys. Mitch included. Dumb fouls is his first priority. I'd like to see him attempt some shots. Not the 3pt so written about but just 1 or two a game.
My expectati0ns are this team should have been further along but had to infuse talent to win a bit more. Im as dumfounded as most of you and ambivielent about Fiz. Fans of losing team usually want the coach fired. He has been here 102 games. IM not ready to throw the towel in on him based on what I know. There have been a few stinkers which is my primary concern. I suppose what is behind the scenes and what I don't know might sway my opinion but for now Fiz is here and Im ok with it.
I don't see a quick fix.
Seriously, I expect Trier to sign with the Nets without us getting any compensation, Dot to walk away to the Rockets in free agency and Frank/DSJ to be gone for second round picks just in time to add Lamelo/Lavar Ball to the mix.
12/1/2019 12:51 PM
. So I don't understand the frustration at this pt in the season? Your frustration is understandable, I'm questioning the timing?