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martin wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:

martin wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:

martin wrote:Need Deuce to get loose again

Would you do Yalu/Deuce for T Eason (assuming #s work)?

Eason gives us long versatile wing defender off bench (only 25) and we still have Mikal/Clarkson/Shamet to fill lost Deuce minutes/shot-making.

Eason’s not perfect…..injuries, high turnovers but along with D, some scoring he’s a good offensive rebounder.

I don't know Eason well enough. Is he a 6'8 version of Deuce? Meaning, McBride is a sure-fire, every day playoff rotation player. Zero doubts and he steps up big time.

I don't now if that is Eason but that's what the Knicks would need in return or probably more cause Eason gets extended this summer and wants $25+M

Deuce definitely more reliable jump shooter and in knowing his role on this team. After that advantage may shift to Eason especially on a Knick team that needs legit wing size/defense.

Hard to get good read on Eason 1 because just back from abdominal injury and in Houston offense everyone basically stands around watching KD/Sengun go at it.

Watched Eason guard Harden 1 v 1 at foul line last night - blocked the shot and threw down breakaway dunk but Harden got best of Rockets. One play but an example of how disruptive he can be.

Contract situation is tricky - I guess for both players.

I'll start off by saying I like the idea of an Eason type on the Knicks, and then follow it up with mentioning I haven't watched him much as well.

Eason is nearly as injury prone as Mitch. He wants $25M and I don't know what to make of that for a non starter who hasn't proven anything. Knicks would start from scratch with his contract negotiations as opposed to knowing and being able to talk to Deuce and his extension expectation for years.

The Knicks also need a POA guard defender as much as what Eason brings. Theoretically, Mo may do the things that Eason already does.

Eason is not a proven spacer, 37% shooter from 3 but also a below average FT% shooter. Not a good combo for the type of player that will really strive at shooting long term.

Bird in hand theory also applies here between both. Practice habits, team cohesiveness, locker room vibes, etc. Those things count on a deep playoff team. FO already knows Deuce.

I don't know how FO's look at player trades but those are some of things they would consider?

Tend to agree — while interesting and I’d be intrigued if we landed him he does seem like a high error player with only a semi-reliable jumper ( add in injury concerns and contract situation).

Not sure if Knicks could work that into their favor though - could they sign and trade him in summer if he’s restricted free agent - if they decide to let him walk?

LivingLegend wrote:

BlueKnickers wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:

BlueKnickers wrote:My coaching critique is Brown should have done everything he could to feature Bridges on offense. Kolek and Bridges have good chemistry together and they should have been running screens and play action all night to free up Bridges as the # 1 option. Minny is not good at defending Bridges when he gets a good set-up. Missed opportunity.

Use KAT as a decoy now.

Sorry but Mikal could not do much of anything against pressure. He could barely get over screens and continues to fadeaway from contact.

Think he was 0-1 on FTs tonight. Plenty of opportunity but he shied away from the moment.

Mikal is a rhythm player. When he gets going he can carry you for a quarter.

KAT cooled off in the second half and I'd like to have seen an effort to feed Mikal in good scoring position.

You may be right that he didn't step up and it wouldn't have mattered, but we didn't have a true hot hand in the 2nd half. Maybe Clarkson then.

I wonder if Jemison was available. As soon as I saw Yabby Flabby Doo on the floor, I thought "Where's Jemison?"

Clarkson’s been frustrating many nights as he seems lost in space - per his reputation. Expected him to be very aggressive with Jalen out and nothing. Jamison should have got some of Mitch/Huck minutes tonight because both were SOFT.

Martin made good point that Mikal could be fatigued —- need to keep his minutes down.

Another point —- when Hart plays heavy minutes his D and decision making suck. Keep him fresh and keep his minutes around 30 otherwise he turns into sloppy Kat on D and turnovers.

In order of "Rest to stay fresh" are:

OG - Most likely to decompose before your eyes once fatigued
Hart - Goes from "That was an awesome pass Josh" to "WTF Man?!" when tired
Brunson - Superman becomes a mere NBA starter if overplayed
Mikal - Most durable, but his game is best when running laps all over the court to get open. It works beautifully until he's gassed.

Brown is doing a far better job of managing work loads than Thibs, but he still has to learn to what's the right moment to pull them BEFORE they deplete their reserves, not after

Mikal has been scapegoated by NY fans more than he deserves. He's definitely in a more suitable system with Brown now.

BlueKnickers wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:

martin wrote:

BlueKnickers wrote:Does anyone feel ambivalent about KAT's performance?

His bad decisions tend to sour my ability to enjoy his scoring tonight.

I can never love KAT cause of those things. Really fixable too and nope

SAME.

Brief moments of yeah — way to go Kat followed by Kat you dumb mofo.

and you can bet the FO sees that too and thinks if they can use KAT + Holiday Leftovers to get Giannis it is a done deal

I don't feel like KAT is our core

For me it's the freaking Wildcats + OG. That's your championship core IMO

Yes.

And I agree with your KAT + leftovers. Giannis gotta push it. Push it good, push it real good, push it good, p-push it real good

martin wrote:

BlueKnickers wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:

martin wrote:

BlueKnickers wrote:Does anyone feel ambivalent about KAT's performance?

His bad decisions tend to sour my ability to enjoy his scoring tonight.

I can never love KAT cause of those things. Really fixable too and nope

SAME.

Brief moments of yeah — way to go Kat followed by Kat you dumb mofo.

and you can bet the FO sees that too and thinks if they can use KAT + Holiday Leftovers to get Giannis it is a done deal

I don't feel like KAT is our core

For me it's the freaking Wildcats + OG. That's your championship core IMO

Yes.

And I agree with your KAT + leftovers. Giannis gotta push it. Push it good, push it real good, push it good, p-push it real good

The only person stopping Giannis from being a Knick is Giannis.

If he tries to be too polite about it the talks will dissolve into a pool of tears

But if he pulls a dagger out of his socks and plunges it into Jon Horst's desk and says "You can tell the rest of the league I'm not extending a contract with anyone but Leon Rose, now get it done" then he'll be a Knick and we'll keep our core

BlueKnickers wrote:

martin wrote:

BlueKnickers wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:

martin wrote:

BlueKnickers wrote:Does anyone feel ambivalent about KAT's performance?

His bad decisions tend to sour my ability to enjoy his scoring tonight.

I can never love KAT cause of those things. Really fixable too and nope

SAME.

Brief moments of yeah — way to go Kat followed by Kat you dumb mofo.

and you can bet the FO sees that too and thinks if they can use KAT + Holiday Leftovers to get Giannis it is a done deal

I don't feel like KAT is our core

For me it's the freaking Wildcats + OG. That's your championship core IMO

Yes.

And I agree with your KAT + leftovers. Giannis gotta push it. Push it good, push it real good, push it good, p-push it real good

The only person stopping Giannis from being a Knick is Giannis.

If he tries to be too polite about it the talks will dissolve into a pool of tears

But if he pulls a dagger out of his socks and plunges it into Jon Horst's desk and says "You can tell the rest of the league I'm not extending a contract with anyone but Leon Rose, now get it done" then he'll be a Knick and we'll keep our core

This is how legacies are built. The big 3 in Boston, the Heatles