martin wrote:

Knixkik wrote:Another thing to note is the Knicks came away with 4 players from this draft. That’s a lot for a team that doesn’t traditionally carry a lot of rookies. It makes sense to replenish the prospect pool in westchester especially with the 2-way contract. But maybe they just wanted options for trade fillers or to simply fill out the roster. My guess is Dadiet is on the roster and plays all of his time in westchester. Kolek is on the active roster and has legit value on the current roster as a 3rd string PG. As for McCullar and Hukporti they are flexible pieces for reasons we have just discussed.

I think all of this could be true and I hope it is.

It is wild to me that the Knicks are possibly taking 2 forks forward at same time: 1) did their best to fortify end of rotation for this upcoming season and championship push and 2) possibly starting a well thought out GLeague dev team that’ll feature on 18yo with high ceiling.

The Dadiet pick is so interesting because it’s never a player any of us had on the bingo card but if the Knicks honestly took him in the first round simply because they see a high upside prospect and are committed to keeping him on the active roster that is such a revelation. This is the one thing this front office has lacked; real upside prospects in the pipeline. They always lean towards nba ready when they commit to the draft. This front office has been pretty much perfect except for this one area and a commitment to it is really impressive.

Knixkik wrote:

martin wrote:

Knixkik wrote:Another thing to note is the Knicks came away with 4 players from this draft. That’s a lot for a team that doesn’t traditionally carry a lot of rookies. It makes sense to replenish the prospect pool in westchester especially with the 2-way contract. But maybe they just wanted options for trade fillers or to simply fill out the roster. My guess is Dadiet is on the roster and plays all of his time in westchester. Kolek is on the active roster and has legit value on the current roster as a 3rd string PG. As for McCullar and Hukporti they are flexible pieces for reasons we have just discussed.

I think all of this could be true and I hope it is.

It is wild to me that the Knicks are possibly taking 2 forks forward at same time: 1) did their best to fortify end of rotation for this upcoming season and championship push and 2) possibly starting a well thought out GLeague dev team that’ll feature on 18yo with high ceiling.

The Dadiet pick is so interesting because it’s never a player any of us had on the bingo card but if the Knicks honestly took him in the first round simply because they see a high upside prospect and are committed to keeping him on the active roster that is such a revelation. This is the one thing this front office has lacked; real upside prospects in the pipeline. They always lean towards nba ready when they commit to the draft. This front office has been pretty much perfect except for this one area and a commitment to it is really impressive.

Quite frankly, another possibility is that the Knicks picked him is because they like his ceiling and hoped he would take a few years before he came over. Wouldn’t be surprised if an effort to change his mind was going on.

Knixkik wrote:

martin wrote:

Knixkik wrote:Another thing to note is the Knicks came away with 4 players from this draft. That’s a lot for a team that doesn’t traditionally carry a lot of rookies. It makes sense to replenish the prospect pool in westchester especially with the 2-way contract. But maybe they just wanted options for trade fillers or to simply fill out the roster. My guess is Dadiet is on the roster and plays all of his time in westchester. Kolek is on the active roster and has legit value on the current roster as a 3rd string PG. As for McCullar and Hukporti they are flexible pieces for reasons we have just discussed.

I think all of this could be true and I hope it is.

It is wild to me that the Knicks are possibly taking 2 forks forward at same time: 1) did their best to fortify end of rotation for this upcoming season and championship push and 2) possibly starting a well thought out GLeague dev team that’ll feature on 18yo with high ceiling.

The Dadiet pick is so interesting because it’s never a player any of us had on the bingo card but if the Knicks honestly took him in the first round simply because they see a high upside prospect and are committed to keeping him on the active roster that is such a revelation. This is the one thing this front office has lacked; real upside prospects in the pipeline. They always lean towards nba ready when they commit to the draft. This front office has been pretty much perfect except for this one area and a commitment to it is really impressive.

The pick just doesn't make sense given we are such a NOW TEAM at the moment - I don't believe they are all of a sudden loading the pipeline. Fact he is euro and could be stashed is also suspect.

martin wrote:LOL from Reddit

All these arm chair capologists operating without the whole picture meanwhile Brock Aller figured it out like 8 months ago while taking a ****. They just waiting for certain time thresholds to complete everything.

The man is speaking the truth.

LivingLegend wrote:

Knixkik wrote:

martin wrote:

Knixkik wrote:Another thing to note is the Knicks came away with 4 players from this draft. That’s a lot for a team that doesn’t traditionally carry a lot of rookies. It makes sense to replenish the prospect pool in westchester especially with the 2-way contract. But maybe they just wanted options for trade fillers or to simply fill out the roster. My guess is Dadiet is on the roster and plays all of his time in westchester. Kolek is on the active roster and has legit value on the current roster as a 3rd string PG. As for McCullar and Hukporti they are flexible pieces for reasons we have just discussed.

I think all of this could be true and I hope it is.

It is wild to me that the Knicks are possibly taking 2 forks forward at same time: 1) did their best to fortify end of rotation for this upcoming season and championship push and 2) possibly starting a well thought out GLeague dev team that’ll feature on 18yo with high ceiling.

The Dadiet pick is so interesting because it’s never a player any of us had on the bingo card but if the Knicks honestly took him in the first round simply because they see a high upside prospect and are committed to keeping him on the active roster that is such a revelation. This is the one thing this front office has lacked; real upside prospects in the pipeline. They always lean towards nba ready when they commit to the draft. This front office has been pretty much perfect except for this one area and a commitment to it is really impressive.

The pick just doesn't make sense given we are such a NOW TEAM at the moment - I don't believe they are all of a sudden loading the pipeline. Fact he is euro and could be stashed is also suspect.

being win now doesnt mean EVERY pick has to be a NOW player, smart teams can balance now and the future and I think thats what we did with that pick.

Let him practice, sit and learn for 2 years the way we did with Deuce and look what we have now. SPURS were always great at winning while drafting for the future too.

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We should be getting more clues into what is the plan later today.

It was Colonel Rose in the library with a pen! The way we’ve been cost cutting I’d say with 100% certainty Bon voyage, hasta la vista baby Knicks

Nalod wrote:For all we know they have agreed in principle but Leon got work to do.
For all we know iHart might be making plans for his free agency and what the money might look like.
For all WE know Leon and Co. might have other plans that could be a better fit then we know with another player.

I mean, we’ve been rolling with Mitch as our starting C for how many years?

Nalod wrote:For all we know they have agreed in principle but Leon got work to do.
For all we know iHart might be making plans for his free agency and what the money might look like.
For all WE know Leon and Co. might have other plans that could be a better fit then we know with another player.

THis is all so fun!!!!

My understanding is the Knicks have the moves lined up, they just need iHart to accept and that in part, he needs/wants to see offers Sunday 6pm or whenever FA starts.

For instance, they’re not going to trade McBride if iHart isn’t staying. So I think that is where things are.

Nalod wrote:

Rookie wrote:

Nalod wrote:For all we know they have agreed in principle but Leon got work to do.
For all we know iHart might be making plans for his free agency and what the money might look like.
For all WE know Leon and Co. might have other plans that could be a better fit then we know with another player.

I mean, we’ve been rolling with Mitch as our starting C for how many years?

If Mitch can stay on the damn court then yes.
If Mitch can hit a damn FT, then Yes.
But at the same time crunch time playoffs is this the guy we want on the floor if he can’t hit a FT?
We talking 4 series to win a chip.
He is family, Im not sure he is our dude. Not saying he can’t play a role.

Randle is going to have to play some 5. He started out as a F/C he just doesn’t like playing C

Rookie wrote:

Nalod wrote:For all we know they have agreed in principle but Leon got work to do.
For all we know iHart might be making plans for his free agency and what the money might look like.
For all WE know Leon and Co. might have other plans that could be a better fit then we know with another player.

I mean, we’ve been rolling with Mitch as our starting C for how many years?

Coincidentally those are the same years we have been playing winning basketball and not been a joke