New York had a workout with Donatas Motiejunas today in the Big Apple, and a source says he played well. That wasn't the case in Treviso.

Sam Amick

What does it mean? Due diligence by Donnie, or are we genuinely interested in the guy. Does it indicate that we are really looking for a big man, even though Montiejunas is more Bargnani than bruiser at the position.

I had him on my list of 10 (#2, actually), but have read enough negative things about his lack of intensity to be concerned. He is definitely not the rebounder or shot blocker we need at the position, but the guy is pretty talented, and you can make a case that he has as much BB skill, if not heart, than anyone in the draft.

I can honestly say that I have no f'n idea who we are going to take at this point, but I find this particular workout to be a very intriguing one.

martin wrote:a really really really low motor poor man's Dirk. With no defense.

Yea I heard the from DraftExpress. Low motor plus no defense = Bad. Would probably look solid next to a Dwight Howard.

The fact that we probably had people see him overseas, where it would seem he did poorly, and also saw him in a Knick organized workout yesterday, could mean that he has supporters within our organization, or his agent is trying to scramble and make sure his client, who seems to be falling, is picked earlier and not later.

misterearl wrote:The Good - He can shoot.
The Better - Rebounding is technique and desire. They both can be taught.
The Best - You cannot teach height and Whey Protein Fuel comes in a tasty Vanilla Bean flavor.

I can't believe you just wrote this!!!! If there's one thing we in NY have come to learn it is that REBOUNDERS ARE BORN, not made. Come on Mistereal, you know better. That's what the last few years have been about. You either are a rebounder or your're not. If you could just TEACH rebounding and desire, no bigman we've had would need to be replaced. If he's not going hard after rebounds now, chances are he won't suddenly change no matter what we do.

BRIGGS wrote:Pure subterfuge

Perhaps, but to what purpose? What interest of ours does it attempt to hide? Vucevic? A guard we covet?

Might simply be what I suggested, though, the Knicks doing a favor for his agent, who is trying to get the most he can get for his client.

nixluva wrote:

misterearl wrote:The Good - He can shoot.
The Better - Rebounding is technique and desire. They both can be taught.
The Best - You cannot teach height and Whey Protein Fuel comes in a tasty Vanilla Bean flavor.

I can't believe you just wrote this!!!! If there's one thing we in NY have come to learn it is that REBOUNDERS ARE BORN, not made. Come on Mistereal, you know better. That's what the last few years have been about. You either are a rebounder or your're not. If you could just TEACH rebounding and desire, no bigman we've had would need to be replaced. If he's not going hard after rebounds now, chances are he won't suddenly change no matter what we do.

to piggy back on this, you can't teach effort. Effort and desire are quite similar