Jmpasq wrote:

VDesai wrote:Just play him vs Boston!

Yeah whats the deal with that? Is the guy unmotivated to play everyone else?

Boston actually wanted him back for a few bucks less than the knicks offered, so why does he feel the need to explode only against them

He needs to get his sht together and starting playing like that on a consistent basis.

It's ridiculous that he has that capability and be coming out playing like trash 4 out of every 5 games

knicks1248 wrote:

Jmpasq wrote:

VDesai wrote:Just play him vs Boston!

Yeah whats the deal with that? Is the guy unmotivated to play everyone else?

Boston actually wanted him back for a few bucks less than the knicks offered, so why does he feel the need to explode only against them

He needs to get his sht together and starting playing like that on a consistent basis.

It's ridiculous that he has that capability and be coming out playing like trash 4 out of every 5 games

Maybe he just understands the weaknesses of that roster and how to exploit them? A lot of the same players from last year's roster are back this year.

martin wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Jmpasq wrote:

VDesai wrote:Just play him vs Boston!

Yeah whats the deal with that? Is the guy unmotivated to play everyone else?

Boston actually wanted him back for a few bucks less than the knicks offered, so why does he feel the need to explode only against them

He needs to get his sht together and starting playing like that on a consistent basis.

It's ridiculous that he has that capability and be coming out playing like trash 4 out of every 5 games

Maybe he just understands the weaknesses of that roster and how to exploit them? A lot of the same players from last year's roster are back this year.

Ha, if "understands the weaknesses of that roster" means making all of his 3 pointers, I'll take it.

BigDaddyG wrote:

martin wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Jmpasq wrote:

VDesai wrote:Just play him vs Boston!

Yeah whats the deal with that? Is the guy unmotivated to play everyone else?

Boston actually wanted him back for a few bucks less than the knicks offered, so why does he feel the need to explode only against them

He needs to get his sht together and starting playing like that on a consistent basis.

It's ridiculous that he has that capability and be coming out playing like trash 4 out of every 5 games

Maybe he just understands the weaknesses of that roster and how to exploit them? A lot of the same players from last year's roster are back this year.

Ha, if "understands the weaknesses of that roster" means making all of his 3 pointers, I'll take it.

Anyway....I apologize for LMAO at the joke about him being a Covid variant. LEAVE EVAN ALONE! I don't want hear any complaining when the fans boo and responds by walking by center court and dropping a McBride.

I hope he drops another 40 points tomorrow and we can "sell high".

Panos wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

martin wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Jmpasq wrote:

VDesai wrote:Just play him vs Boston!

Yeah whats the deal with that? Is the guy unmotivated to play everyone else?

Boston actually wanted him back for a few bucks less than the knicks offered, so why does he feel the need to explode only against them

He needs to get his sht together and starting playing like that on a consistent basis.

It's ridiculous that he has that capability and be coming out playing like trash 4 out of every 5 games

Maybe he just understands the weaknesses of that roster and how to exploit them? A lot of the same players from last year's roster are back this year.

Ha, if "understands the weaknesses of that roster" means making all of his 3 pointers, I'll take it.

Anyway....I apologize for LMAO at the joke about him being a Covid variant. LEAVE EVAN ALONE! I don't want hear any complaining when the fans boo and responds by walking by center court and dropping a McBride.

I hope he drops another 40 points tomorrow and we can "sell high".

BigDaddyG wrote:

martin wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Jmpasq wrote:

VDesai wrote:Just play him vs Boston!

Yeah whats the deal with that? Is the guy unmotivated to play everyone else?

Boston actually wanted him back for a few bucks less than the knicks offered, so why does he feel the need to explode only against them

He needs to get his sht together and starting playing like that on a consistent basis.

It's ridiculous that he has that capability and be coming out playing like trash 4 out of every 5 games

Maybe he just understands the weaknesses of that roster and how to exploit them? A lot of the same players from last year's roster are back this year.

Ha, if "understands the weaknesses of that roster" means making all of his 3 pointers, I'll take it.

Anyway....I apologize for LMAO at the joke about him being a Covid variant. LEAVE EVAN ALONE! I don't want hear any complaining when the fans boo and responds by walking by center court and dropping a McBride.

smackeddog wrote:Seriously, what is his grievance against Boston? Did he really want to be there that much?

Evan Fournier reportedly agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks, but his first choice was to remain with the Boston Celtics after ending last season with the team.

"That was my priority going into the summer," he said of re-signing with Boston, per Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. "Because I knew the place. I talked to Brad (Stevens) and we couldn’t get a deal done, obviously. But I had my options. It wasn’t necessarily Boston only but I was more inclined to sign there because they traded for me and I felt good while I was there.

If We can get both Fournier and RJ to bump their avgs up to 17ppg we can be a serious threat in the east..

His defense will never be not even avg, so out scoring opponents is the approach we should be taking

Julius Randle and RJ Barrett represented the go-to options offensively for New York last season, and Fournier represents another weapon after averaging 17.1 points per game last season between the Celtics and Orlando Magic.

Golden State works because Klay is on another level. He comes out hot and doesn't need a lot of attempts to get going. Klay doesn't need to over dribble as well. He's a pure catch and shoot 3&D player. And thats what we need, a poor mans version of Klay. There's a lot of catch and shoot players in the league and in the draft. Grimes is a good example of a catch and shoot player. He might be that missing piece we need, once he gains more nba experience.

Plus, GS entire team focus on getting Klay going. Knicks need to treat EF the same way. Along with RJ. Randle will find his points and impact like he always has. Kemba will find his points as well, so I'm not worried about them. But RJ and EF will need help from the team to get going early. If EF and RJ are rolling, we are hard to beat. If EF and RJ are bricking, we can lose to a College / G league team. Its unfortunate, but thats how this team is built. If they are not hot from the jump, these two guys will continue to brick and force up shots, even when their shot is off. RJ can mix it up and drive to the hole. EF can as well, with his float game. But it seems like when these guys are hot early, our chances of winning goes up.

Assuming we can't get trade Fournier... would Dallas go for this? They seem to love our ex-players and Bullock has struggled so far in Dallas.

Burks, Noel, filler and Dallas #1 pick back for Bullock, Cauley-Stein, Jalen Brunson and filler (waive).

Again, I'd much prefer to dump Fournier on them but don't think anybody aside from the Celtics would be interested in Fournier right now.

Why (NY)?
We get Bullock back as our starting 3, RJ back to the 2 (natural position) and can live with exchange of Noel for Cauley-Stein. (Noel hasn't given us much this season due to injuries).

Fournier and Kemba go to the bench in better roles as they are brittle and inconsistent. Never bad to have more options on the bench.

Of course focus is landing J.Brunson who many here believe could be a great fit at PG.

Why (Dall)?
Noel has been hurt for us - but Dallas could use a more mobile big/shot blocker to pair with KP. Burks give them scoring that Bullock hasn't provided much this season. They prob do this as they can get their pick back (protect it top 5).

My top choice for PG (w/Randle) would be Haliburton but Brunson could be a decent option. Hoping Kemba's knees hold up and Fournier develops consistency this season seems unlikely to me.

jskinny35 wrote:He can use his strength when matched up against SG vs SF which are usually taller, stronger, etc... He only plays SF this season because Fournier couldn't guard Tatum's shadow, let alone most SGs due to their speed, quickness, length and strength. That's why Bullock guarded SF's last season and probably a reason why RJ performed better last season as he was matched up with smaller players (Tatum is like 6'8" with long arms btw). RJ needs to shoot better whether he's a 2 or a 3. Think Jimmy Butler type.

I want the SG for this team to be fast and a sniper. Neither of which is RJ