CrushAlot wrote:I think Thanasis s going to be a good nba player. His energy, defense, athleticism and strength alone are enough for him to be a rotation player. Galloway and Sanchez both looked really void as well.

I agree I have a good feeling about Thanasis. I wish theyll bring him up before the end of the year. His bro has certainly taken another step the season. The genes are def there.

They have a younger brother who is a senior in HS right now in Milwaukee somewhere. His two brother say he's a lock for the NBA as well.

Just watched most of the first half and the guy looks phenomenal. He is way more competent on offense than he was just a little while ago. I don't know what happened, but he had numerous slick moves and he's a beast above the rim on defense. As our announcers noted, his brother is an incredibly fast learner. Looks like it runs in the family. Damn.

The guy looks like a bona fide PF, certainly a way bigger talent than anybody on the current Knicks roster. He's coming. He's definitely part of the future. I'm blown away.

Sanchez had some nice moves too, but TA is a sight for sore eyes. Bye bye Amar'e, Thanasis is in the pipeline. That guy is going to be our starting PF.

Splat wrote:And Sanchez went nuts in the second half. Wow. That guy is very talented. We've got some talent in Westchester. Hope a few of them pan out. Strong looked good too. And Galloway has the stroke.

Thanassis had five blocks credited, but the guy also got a ton of deflections. He can change the tone of a game like Ibaka has done for OKC. He's a spider monkey, goes after EVERYTHING. I like him a lot.

What was very exciting was how many 2-way players are on the team. If Sanchez can become a consistent player, we're talking about two big bodies that can impact a game. Velly interwesting

The game is here on Youtube. It was more entertaining than any game by the main squad this year, so I'd recommend watching it.

I agree with all of this. It really is hard to describe the speed,energy, strength, athleticism, and intensity that Thanasis displayed on both ends of the court. I am convinced that Wear would be in Westchester if Thanasis came to camp. Also, some combination of JR, Shump, and or hardaway jr may need to be moved as Thanasis looks like a lot more than a rotational player. He was at a different level then anyone elseon the court tonight.
I hope MSG broadcasts more of the westchester games. I think their broadcast added a lot to the game experience.

CrushAlot wrote:

Splat wrote:And Sanchez went nuts in the second half. Wow. That guy is very talented. We've got some talent in Westchester. Hope a few of them pan out. Strong looked good too. And Galloway has the stroke.

Thanassis had five blocks credited, but the guy also got a ton of deflections. He can change the tone of a game like Ibaka has done for OKC. He's a spider monkey, goes after EVERYTHING. I like him a lot.

What was very exciting was how many 2-way players are on the team. If Sanchez can become a consistent player, we're talking about two big bodies that can impact a game. Velly interwesting

The game is here on Youtube. It was more entertaining than any game by the main squad this year, so I'd recommend watching it.

I agree with all of this. It really is hard to describe the speed,energy, strength, athleticism, and intensity that Thanasis displayed on both ends of the court. I am convinced that Wear would be in Westchester if Thanasis came to camp. Also, some combination of JR, Shump, and or hardaway jr may need to be moved as Thanasis looks like a lot more than a rotational player. He was at a different level then anyone elseon the court tonight.
I hope MSG broadcasts more of the westchester games. I think their broadcast added a lot to the game experience.

Yeah, I don't recall feeling this way before or at least not that I can remember. I mean pretty much every rookie we've had the past ten years had moments which could make fans speculate about how good they would be like it may have happened initially with Shump or Nate. Lee was just a rebounder when he came into the league.

But when have we had a guy who can physically go ape**** on opponents, who can totally scramble them on defense like this? I don't recall any. Even if you go all the way back to enforcers like Oak or Mase, they were still big solid bodies doing their deeds. This kid looks different. He's a pogo stick with an attitude. What I saw last night kind of blew my mind.

There is no doubt he is taking over a starting spot next year. I'd prefer he stay in the D-League as long as possible to learn without pressure and to build his confidence. He showed some very good post moves that would be very hard for anyone to stop if he keeps perfecting that. I see Seth says he may never have a jumper, but I doubt that. This is a very gifted athlete.

When he was shooting fouls, they said his hands are so big it makes shooting more difficult, but his length and hands are pretty much weapons in all other respects so far.

They also said he might still be growing, but he's 22, so I don't know. He's 6'7", but he plays like he's 7'2", so it just doesn't matter. He can play power forward. I don't see why he'd not be perfect next to Melo.

Anyway, we've got our shot blocker for the future folks. He's a keeper.

And Sanchez was eye opening too. The only reason I won't gush about him too is I can see Thanasis is going to do this with regularity. I don't know yet if Sanchez will develop consistency. What I saw was an eruption of serious talent though. Sanchez CAN PRETTY MUCH DO ANYTHING ON THE COURT. He is that talented. Its a trip that he was a bench player in college last year. That is some damn fine scouting. If he becomes consistent, he looks like a beast too. My god, could we be so lucky?

Splat wrote:Holeee Krapola! Thanasis looks great!

Just watched most of the first half and the guy looks phenomenal. He is way more competent on offense than he was just a little while ago. I don't know what happened, but he had numerous slick moves and he's a beast above the rim on defense. As our announcers noted, his brother is an incredibly fast learner. Looks like it runs in the family. Damn.

The guy looks like a bona fide PF, certainly a way bigger talent than anybody on the current Knicks roster. He's coming. He's definitely part of the future. I'm blown away.

Sanchez had some nice moves too, but TA is a sight for sore eyes. Bye bye Amar'e, Thanasis is in the pipeline. That guy is going to be our starting PF.

Yeah, I was just saying this in another thread. The Antetekounpo (UGH, sp?) brothers seem to be very fast learners and very highly motivated and dialed in. Giannis has been developing very rapidly and can nearly run the point as a PF. If Thanasis even has 1/2 of his bro's potential we have a future starter in Westchester.

Im pretty pumped and I hope this kid continues to develop and gets a call up soon. We need him learning in the NBA, esp since this season is lost.