martin wrote:Delon Wright is better for the Knicks than Cam Payne.

Right?

I'd say so. But if Wright isn't producing Cam can get run. Depends on matchups too. When Deuce returns rather have Wright and Deuce playing D and Wright making Deuce an off ball option.
, without going too small at the guards

VDesai wrote:

martin wrote:Delon Wright is better for the Knicks than Cam Payne.

Right?

Cam Payne has the best on/off net of any Knick this year. Circumstantial stat, but he has made an impact. He also gets the 2nd most 3 pt volume up behind Deuce. Knicks kinda need that shooting.

Delon offers better size...his 3 is falling now but his shot was awful with Milwaukee. But he is a disruptive defense. Kind of an old Keon Ellis.

Yep. Delon's size also makes him an option on the wing. You could play both. Would give you a nice fiesty defensive backcourt.

Exactly what we needed on a Saturday afternoon! Very easy and relaxing game. KAT was great. Hawks had no answers for him. OG continued his strong play. He's jumped to another level the last few weeks. Hart with almost another triple double and I loved LOVED how he just let those threes fly. It's a bonus when he hits them but getting him to shoot them with confidence is key.

Good to have Payne back. Thibs has a tough decision to make choosing between him and Wright. Cause Wright has earned some time in the rotation. I guess it depends on who we play. If it's the Pistons, you want Wright on Cade. If it's against the Bucks and Dame isn't back, you probably go with Payne. Defense versus Offense and energy. But both are good options to have. Another great trade by Leon!

Psyched to get our Cap back! I did not think we would go 9-6 without him so credit to Thibs and the team! One win away from back to back 50 win seasons too!

martin wrote:

Alpha1971 wrote:I wonder if the Knicks see Dadiet next season as a back up 3/4, with emphasis on the 4. With Beauchamp and the other wing they picked up from Boston as a 3/2. Young inexpensive long athletes to work with in the off-season. Also have Okeke.

All things being equal, they prob work McCullar into the rotation first.

Dadiet will be a scoring forward

I'm hopeful on McCullar (I'm not sure on him to any extent but I'm hopeful and see him as a legit 2/3 if shooting holds up).

Pacome looks sluggish / slow-twitch to me (especially at ~20 years old) - I see him longer term as a shooting PF (after adding some strength). Would be nice surprise if he turned into legit 3 and D.

martin wrote:Delon Wright is better for the Knicks than Cam Payne.

Right?

Yes and he could be better for Knicks than Josh Hart.

Is that a reach? Maybe but Delon takes care of the ball, is shooting his 3's and he is a solid/smart defender.

He's big enough to stick with 2-guards and still moves well enough to keep up with some quick points.

He's easy to root for. Cam I've liked but his lack of play making has started to become glaring - I do like that he's fearless.

ramtour420 wrote:Kolek, where are thou? Ol Thibs gave you a benching for missing those 2 free throws. Even in a blowout he could not find minutes....

His offense did look so hot despite the high assist/to ratio.

Outside of an open 3 he seemingly can only get a contested shot off about 4 feet from hoop on left side of lane - bag is limited.

In addition he can't just get into the lane - he requires a screen first and almost always going to his left otherwise he gets bogged down if going right.

He needs more work BUT he's a tough little guy.