martin wrote:Who thought after 4 games Obi and Cam would be leading the team on 3pt%?

4 highest volume 3point shooters are our worst: RJ, Randle, IQ, Fournier

Our lack of 3pt shooting is going to be a problem. RJ,Randle and IQ are all volume chuckers. Cam and Grimes, if you are listening, this is what you need to provide - efficient 3pt shooting. You already have the dogged defensive intensity part.

As far as Randle goes - at his position there really aren't any better options out there. He can be a top NBA player at his position and I believe he is going to figure it all out. If we can get an uprade at the 2 & 3, Randle will be a total beast.

Cam - We are 4 games in. This kid is going to level up by the Allstar break if he can stay healthy.

RJ - I really just don't know man. I wouldn't be disappointed if he were traded. He is going to keep pressing to live up to his contract and it is hard to watch. He lead the league in getting his shot blocked last season and looks to be eager to hold onto that title again this year.

Grimes - I expect a slow start but great D.

Fournier is what he is. He will start making his shots and at least try on D. He is a stopgap until someone else stops up.

CHO looked like they have a bunch of long athletic young pieces. that length and athleticism gave us trouble and exposed IQ and RJ as tweeters without any elite athletic skills. Barring a trade for an upgrade to the SL, we need Cam and Grimes to grow into starters who know their role and can shoot 38% from 3.

To me, we are not a disaster, but I was hoping for a slighly better result. So far not enough to tune out, but not much to get excited about. Jury still out.

Rose only played 4 of last 9 games.

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BRIGGS wrote:

ESOMKnicks wrote:So, Briggs, what are you seeing after 25 games?

To me, we are not a disaster, but I was hoping for a slighly better result. So far not enough to tune out, but not much to get excited about. Jury still out.

Well they had to mess with the ingredients to get the cake right. It looked bleak watching us give up 15-20 open 3'd a night. Team resembles more of 2 years ago right now. Net differential is now positive.

Only a week ago you thought everything was a disaster.

BRIGGS wrote:

ESOMKnicks wrote:So, Briggs, what are you seeing after 25 games?

To me, we are not a disaster, but I was hoping for a slighly better result. So far not enough to tune out, but not much to get excited about. Jury still out.

Well they had to mess with the ingredients to get the cake right. It looked bleak watching us give up 15-20 open 3'd a night. Team resembles more of 2 years ago right now. Net differential is now positive.

December 3rd, 2022
Briggs:

"Disaster. What to say other than I hope they lose"

The Briggs calendar is not the same as you or I.

KnickDanger wrote:Top 4 seem likely to stay in place. Wiz and Bulls seem to be joining the tank brigade. Five through ten looks topsy turvy and Knicks could conceivably land anywhere in there. Injuries, trades, drama are outside forces for all involved.

What happened to Chicago? I thought they had an all star backcourt?

BigDaddyG wrote:

Panos wrote:

KnickDanger wrote:Top 4 seem likely to stay in place. Wiz and Bulls seem to be joining the tank brigade. Five through ten looks topsy turvy and Knicks could conceivably land anywhere in there. Injuries, trades, drama are outside forces for all involved.

What happened to Chicago? I thought they had an all star backcourt?

It's been hit by synchronizing knee injuries. Yearly thing for Chicago. Part of the price they had to pay for Derrick Rose's MVP season.

The circle of knee life would only be complete if Chicago reached back and traded for DRose

What an improvement! Fantastic offseason this last one was! At this pace we are taking the EC season crown in 7 years.