Knixkik wrote:

BlueKnickers wrote:Diawara is going to be a beast

I really like his potential. He looks like a future 2-way impact guy.

There's not that many 6'9" guys with big wingspans with his natural feel and athleticism. In any era.

Feel is often what defines stars, not eye-popping athleticism, anyway. He has a good feel for the game and the flow and handle to act on his instincts.

The closest comp in today's NBA is Siakam.

He's 19 so he will get stronger and maybe even a little taller.

His upside is huge. No predictions here, because it is mostly going to be due to his work ethic, because his talent is immense.

If he does the work and stays healthy, he has potential to become a #1 or #2 scoring option on a contender in his early twenties.

KEEPCAMBYNY wrote:

KEEPCAMBYNY wrote:I made this post a few days ago and it resonates even more after the Raps win:

Seems like the best lineup for Brunson is:
Mitch
OG
Bridges
Deuce
JB
This lineup allows him to dominate the ball while they play off of him. The other guys can focus on doing the dirty work and hit open jumpers.
I suspect the best lineup for KAT is:
KAT
Diawara (2027-2028 season’s more developed version)
Hart
Shamet
Kolek
This KAT lineup would probably have better chemistry with him. They would also probably get him the ball in his spots better than the first group. Diawara’s development is key because he is a more natural passer and ball handler than both OG and Bridges. I foresee he and Hart being able to grab offensive rebounds when KAT drifts out on the perimeter. Plus Hart can slash to the basket with KAT pulling the bigs out of the lane. Obviously Kolek has the best chemistry with KAT than all of our guards.

Kolek needs to get minutes. KAT and Bridges have been the most impacted by him not being in the rotation. He has court vision that neither Brunson or Deuce does. When these guys are getting fed on offense they seem to be more locked in on defense. I know Hart is a leader on his team so we should keep starting him, but after a few minutes we need to sub in Deuce to go with the backcourt rotation I highlighted in that previous post: JB/Deuce and Kolek/Shamet. Then for the rest of the game just rotate Hart/Mikal/OG at SF/PF. And for the times that we go double bigs, we should always have Deuce or Shamet at SG.

Not sure which one of you works for the Knicks org, but thank you for showing my post to the Knicks coaching staff.

I let Mr. Rose know about your post when I delivered his order of xanax and shrooms earlier this week.

LivingLegend wrote:

BlueKnickers wrote:Diawara is going to be a beast

Anyone catch Kat showing significant frustration 2times with Diawarra not giving him the ball and then near end of game Kat/Mitch having an unfriendly animated dialogue on the bench?

If I had to guess I might think Mitch was standing up to Kat for showing up Diawarra 2X or I guess it’s possible both were discussing not getting the ball BUT Kat played great & should shut down the antics.

I missed that, but I'd guess it was Mitch not being down with KAT's antics.

KAT is a drama queen. I kind of expect he has pissed off the whole roster at this point with his diva BS.

Also, he has not stopped the constant whining on every play, he's just switching over to gestures and cartoon facial expressions instead of verbalizing his infinite exasperations.

The guy is a tool. I wouldn't want to be around that kind of nonsense.

I would not be surprised if Hart loathes him.

but the constant whining, showing up teammates, not getting back on defense... I mean it does almost seem like he doesn't want to be here sometimes.

If we can do all this we have top 10 player in league.

OG with a second straight monster game. Completely shut down Avdija and kudos to the team for keeping him off the line. He's second in the league in FT attempts and we held him to only 3.

Diawara also had some good minutes and should honestly play over Yabu the rest of the season. I actually expect Yabu traded at the deadline. I like Kolek's minutes too. Have to have to HAVE TO find minutes for him in the rotation. His playmaking is too valuable and Deuce isn't a PG.

That's 5 in a row so give this team credit! Many gave up on the season and thought this team would fall into play-in territory. Totally fine to call them out when they play badly but also have to give them credit when they play well. Most impressed with Brown. Coaching and playing here is not easy and there was a lot of noise during that slump and even some noise now with the trade deadline and Brown has these guys focused and playing well.

Lastly, give KAT his flowers too. He's playing a little too passive imo but can't complain much since we are winning. I do like that he is not complaining as much t the zebras and has stopped driving to the basket out of control which usually resulted in a turnover, offensive foul and him just falling on the floor and the team having to play four on five. His rebounding has been at an elite level too. He leads the league there. That's not easy to do! It takes effort and toughness. I like KAT I think more than most and I still believe in him. He just needs to keep doing what he's doing and find those spots where he can be aggressive offensively. His shooting is coming along (41% from three last 10 games). It's the missed bunnies at the rim that haven't fallen for him. Curious to find out what he's shooting this season at the rim compared to his career and last season. Seems like he misses at least 3 point blank shots at the rim each game.

BlueKnickers wrote:Jrue looked like a shell of his former self

I rescind any notion that he is welcome on the Knicks

Do not want

I kind of saw this as an audition for Jrue and I agree with you. He's washed.

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