Chandler wrote:

wargames wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Knixkik wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Justin Jackson is killing Monk

That's a tough match up for sure. What's Jackson? 6'9?

Yeah his size and length are suffocating Monk. Fox getting kept out of the paint too. UNC playing good defense.

That size issue is my biggest fear for Monk in the league 6'4 and a 6'3.5 wingspan means he's gonna have to be really quick and work to get his shot off unless he becomes a catch and shoot specialist.

Is that right? Sheesh that's a concern. WhT was jimmer's wingspan?

Based draft express 6'4.5

Though to be fair Jimmer is 6'2 tall and didn't play a lick of defense. Monk has great PG size even with his wingspan, and he plays defense. They just got to draft him with the intent to use him as a PG. For example buddy hield is 6'4 but he has a 6'8 wingspan which means he can shoot over people easier.

Honestly if at the end of the day if Monk's size and Fox's lack of outside shooting, and DSJ's injuries really scare the knicks to really consider Ntilkina at #4...... I kind of hope they try to make a trade to the kings for #7 and #9 (more likely #10) Pick up Ntilkina at #7 and pick up Justin Jackson at #9 or #10 and give Sacremento a higher pick this year to go after Tatum or Fox. They are as an organization crazy enough to do it, and Monk while not being triangle friendly (because that's apparently all that matters" would work great with Buddy as a back court duo.

crzymdups wrote:De'Aaron Fox after the loss. This makes me like him even more.

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https://twitter.com/joe_mussatto/status/846146325859221504

I might sound finicky but that to me makes Fox my pick as well. That video gives me the feeling he will never stop working on his game because losing is just that personal to him. He'd suck in the triangle but.....the triangle might not be played for very much longer...

nixluva wrote:

NardDogNation wrote:

crzymdups wrote:De'Aaron Fox after the loss. This makes me like him even more.

Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL:

https://twitter.com/joe_mussatto/status/846146325859221504

I might sound finicky but that to me makes Fox my pick as well. That video gives me the feeling he will never stop working on his game because losing is just that personal to him. He'd suck in the triangle but.....the triangle might not be played for very much longer...

Fox wouldn't suck in the Triangle. He's too talented and patient to suck. If you watch him play he isn't just 100mph all the time. He gives it up and allows the balk to move before getting it back. He knows when to attack or turn it on. He'd be in the Jordan/Kobe role and not the Kerr/Fisher role. He defends too. I think Phil would LOVE this kid.

Honestly I like this draft enough (and realize we probably should tank again next year) that any of the top 10 players who aren't a PF or C is good with me.

I like the kid, I do...... but we're seeing now what the triangle looks like with guards who can't shoot consistently. Hell we've seen that almost nonstop since Phil came here since they haven't got a good shooter yet to run the system. on the flip we have also seen how bad this team is without a PG who can defend. so with that said even then Fox could be the pick. Hornecek was a shooting coach before becoming a HC and with an improvement to his outside shot he could play that attacking role

All I am saying is if the Knicks have #4 and make the informed decision that Frank is the pick I hope they try and see if they could pull Kings pick trade for #7 and #9 he should be there and guys like Justin Jackson also fits the triangle..... he reminds me of a young Otto Porter he just needs to bulk up (sort of like porter did)

Its not about what these kids are, its what they are projected to be and how long it takes.

wargames wrote:

Chandler wrote:

wargames wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Knixkik wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Justin Jackson is killing Monk

That's a tough match up for sure. What's Jackson? 6'9?

Yeah his size and length are suffocating Monk. Fox getting kept out of the paint too. UNC playing good defense.

That size issue is my biggest fear for Monk in the league 6'4 and a 6'3.5 wingspan means he's gonna have to be really quick and work to get his shot off unless he becomes a catch and shoot specialist.

Is that right? Sheesh that's a concern. WhT was jimmer's wingspan?

Based draft express 6'4.5

Though to be fair Jimmer is 6'2 tall and didn't play a lick of defense. Monk has great PG size even with his wingspan, and he plays defense. They just got to draft him with the intent to use him as a PG. For example buddy hield is 6'4 but he has a 6'8 wingspan which means he can shoot over people easier.

Honestly if at the end of the day if Monk's size and Fox's lack of outside shooting, and DSJ's injuries really scare the knicks to really consider Ntilkina at #4...... I kind of hope they try to make a trade to the kings for #7 and #9 (more likely #10) Pick up Ntilkina at #7 and pick up Justin Jackson at #9 or #10 and give Sacremento a higher pick this year to go after Tatum or Fox. They are as an organization crazy enough to do it, and Monk while not being triangle friendly (because that's apparently all that matters" would work great with Buddy as a back court duo.

Thanks for info. I'm more interested in his length as it relates to defense

He's very intriguing. It's that time of year when you can talk yourself into or out of liking any number of picks

blkexec wrote:If we draft Josh Jackson as a potential Melo replacement, how do we fill the PG hole? I know this draft is filled will talented PG, but if Josh Jackson is not only a Melo replacement, but one of the best two way players in the draft, you gotta take him. And with a deep PG draft, use your 2nd round picks (or cash) to buy into the first round and select a PG. I can almost guarantee a solid PG will drop in this draft, and he will have a chip on his shoulder.....Because it's too deep at that position. Then you have 2nd round picks to take another flyer on a PG, as insurance (or stay with baker and randel as primary backups).

https://www.sny.tv/knicks/news/knicks-interested-in-kansas-f-josh-jackson/221074834

Assuming we trade Melo, then the PG will be filled with Rivers, at least thats the assumption I've been working on

wargames wrote:

smackeddog wrote:

blkexec wrote:If we draft Josh Jackson as a potential Melo replacement, how do we fill the PG hole? I know this draft is filled will talented PG, but if Josh Jackson is not only a Melo replacement, but one of the best two way players in the draft, you gotta take him. And with a deep PG draft, use your 2nd round picks (or cash) to buy into the first round and select a PG. I can almost guarantee a solid PG will drop in this draft, and he will have a chip on his shoulder.....Because it's too deep at that position. Then you have 2nd round picks to take another flyer on a PG, as insurance (or stay with baker and randel as primary backups).

https://www.sny.tv/knicks/news/knicks-interested-in-kansas-f-josh-jackson/221074834

Assuming we trade Melo, then the PG will be filled with Rivers, at least thats the assumption I've been working on

Also Jrue and Teague if they go through FA.

Honestly even if we draft a guard like Monk, Fox, or Ntilkina I expect them to trade for Austin. Tryangle aside I still think they go for a 2 PG tandem in the tryangle and Austin fits the tradition Tryangle PG role. Monk, Fox (if he learns to shoot) and Ntilkina would just be beside him as a ball handling 2 guard.

The consensus is that Fox is #4 but the rumors from Begley is that we're looking at Monk, and Ntilkina because they fit both tryangle guard and Hornecek (2 attacking PG systems) if Austin is the move as for Josh Jackson he is a defensive pass first SF which also fits the Tryangle and to a lesser degree Horncek's system

Agree about the guard situation. Essentially, we would have a 3-guard rotation of Rivers, Lee, and whomever we draft (Monk, Ntilikina, Fox, etc.) With Rivers being a combo guard, and Monk and Ntilikina also combo guards, you can have any of these guys share the floor together with Rivers or Lee.

BRIGGS wrote:The last 7 mock--Im hoping we do not draft below 7 and thats the way Im setting up the mock

#1 Josh Jackson--hes a year older than everyone in the freshmen class but his game oozes of stardom
#2 Deaaron Fox--this is one guy that I changed my opinion on and moved him up to a spot that I think is right.
#3 Lonzo Ball--still going to be a great player
#4 Markelle Fultz--his knees are a little scary but no way he falls past 4
#5 Jason Tatum--game came on end of season--great frame size
#6 Dennis Smith--will be a big time nBA player
#7 John Collins--most under rated player in draft

I agree with most of this definitely. My question for you is when we discussed Fox awhile back, you said you can't draft him because of his lack of shooting. What made you change your mind about him? He's been the same player all year (i have been a huge fan of him) and despite his shooting numbers, he has good form and is a good free throw shooter. But what made you change your mind?

wargames wrote:

Knixkik wrote:

wargames wrote:

smackeddog wrote:

blkexec wrote:If we draft Josh Jackson as a potential Melo replacement, how do we fill the PG hole? I know this draft is filled will talented PG, but if Josh Jackson is not only a Melo replacement, but one of the best two way players in the draft, you gotta take him. And with a deep PG draft, use your 2nd round picks (or cash) to buy into the first round and select a PG. I can almost guarantee a solid PG will drop in this draft, and he will have a chip on his shoulder.....Because it's too deep at that position. Then you have 2nd round picks to take another flyer on a PG, as insurance (or stay with baker and randel as primary backups).

https://www.sny.tv/knicks/news/knicks-interested-in-kansas-f-josh-jackson/221074834

Assuming we trade Melo, then the PG will be filled with Rivers, at least thats the assumption I've been working on

Also Jrue and Teague if they go through FA.

Honestly even if we draft a guard like Monk, Fox, or Ntilkina I expect them to trade for Austin. Tryangle aside I still think they go for a 2 PG tandem in the tryangle and Austin fits the tradition Tryangle PG role. Monk, Fox (if he learns to shoot) and Ntilkina would just be beside him as a ball handling 2 guard.

The consensus is that Fox is #4 but the rumors from Begley is that we're looking at Monk, and Ntilkina because they fit both tryangle guard and Hornecek (2 attacking PG systems) if Austin is the move as for Josh Jackson he is a defensive pass first SF which also fits the Tryangle and to a lesser degree Horncek's system

Agree about the guard situation. Essentially, we would have a 3-guard rotation of Rivers, Lee, and whomever we draft (Monk, Ntilikina, Fox, etc.) With Rivers being a combo guard, and Monk and Ntilikina also combo guards, you can have any of these guys share the floor together with Rivers or Lee.

You add in Crawford (if they can't find a 3'rd team) and we're set at guard rotation. The question then is do they do at SF. throwing a max at Otto Porter and hoping the Wizards blink is pointless they are going to match, Hayward would go to Boston or stay in Utah....... not a lot of options at SF

Yeah. We would probably have to stick with Lance Thomas and look to draft a SF in the 2018 draft. Thomas has proven to at least provide 3 and D attributes that are needed, but obviously we would eventually need an upgrade.

BRIGGS wrote:

Knixkik wrote:

BRIGGS wrote:The last 7 mock--Im hoping we do not draft below 7 and thats the way Im setting up the mock

#1 Josh Jackson--hes a year older than everyone in the freshmen class but his game oozes of stardom
#2 Deaaron Fox--this is one guy that I changed my opinion on and moved him up to a spot that I think is right.
#3 Lonzo Ball--still going to be a great player
#4 Markelle Fultz--his knees are a little scary but no way he falls past 4
#5 Jason Tatum--game came on end of season--great frame size
#6 Dennis Smith--will be a big time nBA player
#7 John Collins--most under rated player in draft

I agree with most of this definitely. My question for you is when we discussed Fox awhile back, you said you can't draft him because of his lack of shooting. What made you change your mind about him? He's been the same player all year (i have been a huge fan of him) and despite his shooting numbers, he has good form and is a good free throw shooter. But what made you change your mind?

Defense will be off the charts good and finishing ability is tier 1 NBA. We as a team need defense first and it starts right on ball. If he could shoot--he might go 1.

Completely agree. If he develops his shot he will be a superstar.