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nycericanguy wrote:shouldve at least drafted a C so that we could potentially have someone else ready in 1-2 years.

Indeed, however maybe we make a trade later. Maybe if Valuncunas is waived we get him for the vet min also.

If you wanted someone for the biggest centers to bounce off of then Drummond is actually that guy.

He's a better shooter than Mitch and a better passer. His rebounding numbers last season per MPG were quite good.

The primary area Mitch has an advantage in is defensive range. He can chase defend people out to the perimeter. Drummond will mostly stay closer to the rim.

He's old and fat maybe, but he's actually still more skilled than Mitch ever was and can still give you 20 decent minutes a game.

If you were missing Mitch, then Drummond is just fine. As far as continuity goes, he maintains most of the same qualities we had in Mitch plus other qualities.

Also, I doubt they are done. We may still see another deal for an additional Center involving Deuce and maybe Dadiet.

ramtour420 wrote:

BlueKnickers wrote:Drummond was always the closest thing to Mitch out there anyway as far as beefy paint impediments goes.

If you wanted someone for the biggest centers to bounce off of then Drummond is actually that guy.

He's a better shooter than Mitch and a better passer. His rebounding numbers last season per MPG were quite good.

The primary area Mitch has an advantage in is defensive range. He can chase defend people out to the perimeter. Drummond will mostly stay closer to the rim.

He's old and fat maybe, but he's actually still more skilled than Mitch ever was and can still give you 20 decent minutes a game.

If you were missing Mitch, then Drummond is just fine. As far as continuity goes, he maintains most of the same qualities we had in Mitch plus other qualities.

Also, I doubt they are done. We may still see another deal for an additional Center involving Deuce and maybe Dadiet.

He developed a decent 3 point shot too!!

Here's a sample 2nd Unit

Drummond
Kolek
Jose
Mo
Shamet

Definitely can spread the floor and score with those guys

We've been increasing our roster's shooting ability. Drummond and Nickel both upgrade our roster to the extent there may not be anyone left in the rotation who can't shoot a three. This is probably by design to continue improving our overall shooting profile as a team.

martin wrote:

chislic wrote:I'd like us to still pick up Moussa Cisse from Dallas as your 3rd string center. It might be easier to make a favorable deal now that we have a back-up aka appear less desperate for a center.

This

If the Knicks were looking for a shoot for the Moon type of center, they can now do that without the pressure of not having any backup center on their roster is absolutely correct

I still don’t understand what they are doing with Deuce.

Cisse or Diabate would be preferable to Richards or JV

They'd give us long-term developmental depth for the front court at probably a sustainable price.

If they do go for the old veterans, then the FO basically believes they can restock the center position every year on the cheap while they remain in conttention.

And they are probably right about that.

But I'd prefer one of the two young dudes to match up with other athletic clubs (like the Spurs when we whip their asses again).

Keep your ears open. I smell a Deuce trade cooking

chislic wrote:I'd like us to still pick up Moussa Cisse from Dallas as your 3rd string center. It might be easier to make a favorable deal now that we have a back-up aka appear less desperate for a center.

Yes please! Are we even interested? I’ve only heard Missi mentioned. I feel like our FO is leaning towards a potentially washed up vet vs a young player with upside

BlueKnickers wrote:

martin wrote:

chislic wrote:I'd like us to still pick up Moussa Cisse from Dallas as your 3rd string center. It might be easier to make a favorable deal now that we have a back-up aka appear less desperate for a center.

This

If the Knicks were looking for a shoot for the Moon type of center, they can now do that without the pressure of not having any backup center on their roster is absolutely correct

I still don’t understand what they are doing with Deuce.

Cisse or Diabate would be preferable to Richards or JV

They'd give us long-term developmental depth for the front court at probably a sustainable price.

If they do go for the old veterans, then the FO basically believes they can restock the center position every year on the cheap while they remain in conttention.

And they are probably right about that.

But I'd prefer one of the two young dudes to match up with other athletic clubs (like the Spurs when we whip their asses again).

Keep your ears open. I smell a Deuce trade cooking

Completely agree. And a guy like Cisse could very easily outplay Drummond and become our primary backup big. I’m not a fan of Drummond and think we need someone that can defend

martin wrote:

PatCummings wrote:

nycericanguy wrote:shouldve at least drafted a C so that we could potentially have someone else ready in 1-2 years.

Drummond’s rebounding and scoring looks good on the stat sheet. He can’t jump, move well, defend 1-1 or rim protect. He’s had the second lowest +- on Philly last year.

Tarris Reed would’ve been a much better option than a washed up Drummond

The chances of that are near zero. Not too many first round picks that make a mark on a deep playoff team.

It’s not close to realistic.

Drummond isn’t good. Mitch gave us 3 main qualities:

- rim protection
- rebounding
- 1v1 defense

Drummond only provides rebounding. And he’s a very old 32.

In a perfect world, we’d have a vet and a young guy who has an opportunity to earn the backup job

Reed is unique as a senior who played for Michigan and UConn and weight 265 lbs. Experience, well coached and NBA body. I’m not saying he’d be All NBA. But it’s not so unrealistic to think he can outperform a statue next year

BlueKnickers wrote:

martin wrote:

chislic wrote:I'd like us to still pick up Moussa Cisse from Dallas as your 3rd string center. It might be easier to make a favorable deal now that we have a back-up aka appear less desperate for a center.

This

If the Knicks were looking for a shoot for the Moon type of center, they can now do that without the pressure of not having any backup center on their roster is absolutely correct

I still don’t understand what they are doing with Deuce.

Cisse or Diabate would be preferable to Richards or JV

They'd give us long-term developmental depth for the front court at probably a sustainable price.

If they do go for the old veterans, then the FO basically believes they can restock the center position every year on the cheap while they remain in conttention.

And they are probably right about that.

But I'd prefer one of the two young dudes to match up with other athletic clubs (like the Spurs when we whip their asses again).

Keep your ears open. I smell a Deuce trade cooking

Maybe they are seeing the value of those young centers too high at the moment and this is the strategy to go by and then wait for the deadline.

I really Hope we can land one of those young backups, whether now or later at the deadline.