[ IMAGES: Images ON turn off | ACCOUNT: User Status is LOCKED why? ]

Luca Vildoza signed!
Forum Index  ›  NY Knicks Forum
Page 6 of 8 « First‹ Previous 4  5  6  7  8 Next ›
« Reply To Topic
Author Thread
martin
Posts: 77108
Alba Posts: 108
Joined: 7/24/2001
Member: #2
USA
5/5/2021  3:21 PM
Knixkik wrote:
MaTT4281 wrote:Knicks agree in principle to 4 year, 13.6M deal with Luca Vildoza (last 3 years not guaranteed, year 1 partially guaranteed).

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31394335/knicks-agree-principle-four-year-deal-pg-luca-vildoza-agent-says

Smart to get this done before the Olympics. Even if he doesn't stick, sounds like losses are minimal.

This probably means the Knicks aren't going to draft a PG. Does this mean Rose is the assumed starter next year and Vildoza, Quickley, and Burks will share backup PG duties?

I take the opposite. Feel like Vildoza would be more inclined to start but who knows

Official sponsor of the PURE KNICKS LOVE Program
AUTOADVERT
martin
Posts: 77108
Alba Posts: 108
Joined: 7/24/2001
Member: #2
USA
5/5/2021  3:24 PM

Official sponsor of the PURE KNICKS LOVE Program
martin
Posts: 77108
Alba Posts: 108
Joined: 7/24/2001
Member: #2
USA
5/5/2021  3:28 PM
martin wrote:

Quite frankly I don't get the assumption that he won't play but whatever

Official sponsor of the PURE KNICKS LOVE Program
Nalod
Posts: 71535
Alba Posts: 155
Joined: 12/24/2003
Member: #508
USA
5/5/2021  3:34 PM
martin wrote:
martin wrote:

Quite frankly I don't get the assumption that he won't play but whatever

IF your going to be “Frank” about it, then I doubt Thibs goes to an unproven entity.
But, “ValDoZanity” could sweep the nation in this “made for TV” fantasy! Dude goes on some Oscar Schmidt type hot streak and shocks the NETs!!!!!!!! Cue up JRod and MrEarl for some tunes and play it!!!
martin
Posts: 77108
Alba Posts: 108
Joined: 7/24/2001
Member: #2
USA
5/5/2021  3:42 PM
Official sponsor of the PURE KNICKS LOVE Program
jrodmc
Posts: 32927
Alba Posts: 50
Joined: 11/24/2004
Member: #805
USA
5/5/2021  3:53 PM
I sure hope he's good in the locker room. I'd hate some late term addition like this to be a subtraction to what's going on right now.
Knickoftime
Posts: 24159
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 1/13/2011
Member: #3370
5/5/2021  4:01 PM    LAST EDITED: 5/5/2021  4:02 PM
I'm no youtube scout, and not every player does everything, but i did notice to my naked eye he struggles to go around defenders below the 3 pt line.

He looks like he tries, but can't turn the corner.
BigDaddyG
Posts: 40013
Alba Posts: 9
Joined: 1/22/2010
Member: #3049
5/5/2021  4:18 PM    LAST EDITED: 5/5/2021  4:20 PM
Knickoftime wrote:I'm no youtube scout, and not every player does everything, but i did notice to my naked eye he struggles to go around defenders below the 3 pt line.

He looks like he tries, but can't turn the corner.

Yeah, I notice too. But a number of Euro guys have done a better job creating separation here than in Europe. I've heard Luka and Marc Gasol say the spacing is better in the NBA and it makes it easier. Could be the case here. I'm encouraged by the fact that his finishing numbers seem solid.

Always... always remember: Less is less. More is more. More is better and twice as much is good too. Not enough is bad, and too much is never enough except when it's just about right. - The Tick
martin
Posts: 77108
Alba Posts: 108
Joined: 7/24/2001
Member: #2
USA
5/5/2021  4:23 PM
Official sponsor of the PURE KNICKS LOVE Program
fishmike
Posts: 53898
Alba Posts: 1
Joined: 7/19/2002
Member: #298
USA
5/5/2021  4:24 PM
Its just amazing to have a competent FO. Like Knickoftime eluded to he doesnt flash NBA athleticism but he certainly has the handle, moves and jumper. One thing that is really clear is he's both smart and REALLY aggressive on both sides of the ball and skill + aggressive + energy = Thibs kinda guy

Its clear these guys really get at it and push each other in practice and the coaching staff is basing a lot on that. We have some good passers but its mostly drive and dish type ball movement or kicking out of doubles etc... we still dont have a real courtvision guy on the roster. Luca may have that... we'll see. This is looking more and more like a nice upside add.

"winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
Knixkik
Posts: 35512
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 7/24/2001
Member: #11
USA
5/5/2021  4:36 PM
martin wrote:
Knixkik wrote:
MaTT4281 wrote:Knicks agree in principle to 4 year, 13.6M deal with Luca Vildoza (last 3 years not guaranteed, year 1 partially guaranteed).

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31394335/knicks-agree-principle-four-year-deal-pg-luca-vildoza-agent-says

Smart to get this done before the Olympics. Even if he doesn't stick, sounds like losses are minimal.

This probably means the Knicks aren't going to draft a PG. Does this mean Rose is the assumed starter next year and Vildoza, Quickley, and Burks will share backup PG duties?

I take the opposite. Feel like Vildoza would be more inclined to start but who knows

Very possible, i just don't know about starting an unknown rookie for a playoff team.
martin
Posts: 77108
Alba Posts: 108
Joined: 7/24/2001
Member: #2
USA
5/5/2021  4:42 PM
Knixkik wrote:
martin wrote:
Knixkik wrote:
MaTT4281 wrote:Knicks agree in principle to 4 year, 13.6M deal with Luca Vildoza (last 3 years not guaranteed, year 1 partially guaranteed).

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31394335/knicks-agree-principle-four-year-deal-pg-luca-vildoza-agent-says

Smart to get this done before the Olympics. Even if he doesn't stick, sounds like losses are minimal.

This probably means the Knicks aren't going to draft a PG. Does this mean Rose is the assumed starter next year and Vildoza, Quickley, and Burks will share backup PG duties?

I take the opposite. Feel like Vildoza would be more inclined to start but who knows

Very possible, i just don't know about starting an unknown rookie for a playoff team.

I just don't think anyone on the coaching staff or FO could convince themselves that starting Rose is a good idea, especially with his health and age. He'd just get beat up. Partially why I think Payton starts, just to absorb minutes.

Don't even think it's a Rose v Vildoza thing, lots of months for FO to figure it out.

Official sponsor of the PURE KNICKS LOVE Program
knicks1248
Posts: 42059
Alba Posts: 1
Joined: 2/3/2004
Member: #582
5/5/2021  4:47 PM
jrodmc wrote:I sure hope he's good in the locker room. I'd hate some late term addition like this to be a subtraction to what's going on right now.

This front office bypass a slew of players they could have had this season through trades and FA signings. They had the cap space, roster spot, an assets to make anything happen. They chose to do nothing and proceeded to kick ass and take names.

At this point questioning anything this FO does as if they didn't do a mountain of research before they make moves is a flat out insult.

ES
Welpee
Posts: 23162
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 1/22/2016
Member: #6239
5/5/2021  4:51 PM
knicks1248 wrote:
jrodmc wrote:I sure hope he's good in the locker room. I'd hate some late term addition like this to be a subtraction to what's going on right now.

This front office bypass a slew of players they could have had this season through trades and FA signings. They had the cap space, roster spot, an assets to make anything happen. They chose to do nothing and proceeded to kick ass and take names.

At this point questioning anything this FO does as if they didn't do a mountain of research before they make moves is a flat out insult.

I agree, they've earned the benefit of the doubt at this point.
KnickDanger
Posts: 24375
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 10/30/2017
Member: #7578
5/5/2021  5:01 PM
Welpee wrote:
knicks1248 wrote:
jrodmc wrote:I sure hope he's good in the locker room. I'd hate some late term addition like this to be a subtraction to what's going on right now.

This front office bypass a slew of players they could have had this season through trades and FA signings. They had the cap space, roster spot, an assets to make anything happen. They chose to do nothing and proceeded to kick ass and take names.

At this point questioning anything this FO does as if they didn't do a mountain of research before they make moves is a flat out insult.

I agree, they've earned the benefit of the doubt at this point.

From what I read there would have been a bigger market for this guy in the off-season, but the Knicks were able to swoop in because they had the cap space.

Dang that KP trade…..
martin
Posts: 77108
Alba Posts: 108
Joined: 7/24/2001
Member: #2
USA
5/5/2021  5:01 PM
Official sponsor of the PURE KNICKS LOVE Program
Knixkik
Posts: 35512
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 7/24/2001
Member: #11
USA
5/5/2021  5:16 PM
martin wrote:
Knixkik wrote:
martin wrote:
Knixkik wrote:
MaTT4281 wrote:Knicks agree in principle to 4 year, 13.6M deal with Luca Vildoza (last 3 years not guaranteed, year 1 partially guaranteed).

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31394335/knicks-agree-principle-four-year-deal-pg-luca-vildoza-agent-says

Smart to get this done before the Olympics. Even if he doesn't stick, sounds like losses are minimal.

This probably means the Knicks aren't going to draft a PG. Does this mean Rose is the assumed starter next year and Vildoza, Quickley, and Burks will share backup PG duties?

I take the opposite. Feel like Vildoza would be more inclined to start but who knows

Very possible, i just don't know about starting an unknown rookie for a playoff team.

I just don't think anyone on the coaching staff or FO could convince themselves that starting Rose is a good idea, especially with his health and age. He'd just get beat up. Partially why I think Payton starts, just to absorb minutes.

Don't even think it's a Rose v Vildoza thing, lots of months for FO to figure it out.

Honestly the reason Payton is still starting is only because the Knicks are winning and Thibs isn't going to mess with everyone's role. If Knicks had a losing streak earlier in the year, Rose would have replaced Payton. Rose starting doesn't mean he would get beat up more/increase health concerns. The key is keeping his minutes below 30 per game. I say next year start him and bring Quickley/Vildoza off the bench together. Increase Quickley's usage and minutes to let him take the next step in his progress. Rose should start and finish games, unless there's a plan to bring in another high level PG like Lowry or Ball. The other option would be to start Quickley. I see either of them more likely than Vildoza, at least next season.
ramtour420
Posts: 26365
Alba Posts: 1
Joined: 3/19/2007
Member: #1388
Russian Federation
5/5/2021  5:35 PM
You know who is gonna be real happy about this ? Our big men and RJ. The bigs will get a ton of PnR looks and lobs. Luka will find Obi every time he cuts to the hoop on the baseline. RJ will get 2-3 easy buckets in transition per game. This is perfect.
Everything you have ever wanted is on the other side of fear- George Adair
Sambakick
Posts: 21477
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 9/8/2013
Member: #5646
5/5/2021  7:04 PM
martin wrote:

Don't know how the refs didn't call that second highlight a reach-in foul. He mugged that guy.

Everything in moderation. Even moderation.
nykshaknbake
Posts: 22247
Alba Posts: 0
Joined: 11/15/2003
Member: #492
5/5/2021  7:12 PM
Love this. Outside the box, no risk potential high reward move.
Page 6 of 8 « First‹ Previous 4  5  6  7  8 Next ›
« Reply To Topic
Luca Vildoza signed!
Forum Index  ›  NY Knicks Forum

©2001-2025 ultimateknicks.comm All rights reserved. About Us.
This site is not affiliated with the NY Knicks or the National Basketball Association in any way.
You may visit the official NY Knicks web site by clicking here.

All times (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time.

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy