TLover wrote:Looks like a better version of Iman Shupert (ironically wearing his #21)

Think Knicks will look to move C.Lee to a playoff team with Dotson then filling his role.

Dude is also strong meaning he can guard bigger players.

I am actually happy that we kept CLee, it was smart since Dotson can pick his brain, and spend the year getting mentored by him. I am loving that Frank/DD backcourt both offensively and defensively.

Knixkik wrote:I wanted to bump this. Man Dotson is good. I have a feeling when our front office speaks about their rebuilding efforts, his name will be added to the mix. No doubt he will eventually replace Lee, who will probably be traded to a playoff team in a salary dump, as the 3 and D wing who sees minutes at the 2 and 3. Lee is probably the model for what we hope Dotson to become.

IMO Jeff has to find a way to get Dotson into the rotation. He's gonna be good with Nitty as well with KP behind them to protect the rim you can really have something there.

Knixkik wrote:

nixluva wrote:

Knixkik wrote:I wanted to bump this. Man Dotson is good. I have a feeling when our front office speaks about their rebuilding efforts, his name will be added to the mix. No doubt he will eventually replace Lee, who will probably be traded to a playoff team in a salary dump, as the 3 and D wing who sees minutes at the 2 and 3. Lee is probably the model for what we hope Dotson to become.

I LOVED that Dotson got some great minutes last night. The more he plays the better he looks. If the Knicks can keep having drafts like this with Ntilikina and Dotson who are 2Way players that will turn this team around.

IMO Jeff has to find a way to get Dotson into the rotation. He's gonna be good with Nitty as well with KP behind them to protect the rim you can really have something there.

I think Hornacek played him a lot of minutes last night because he probably needs to see if he is for real before giving him rotation minutes. Clearly, he has passed the test so far.

He got 30 mins vs the Nets as well.

TheGame wrote:Dotson is for real. I wish he were two inches taller and we could play him at small forward. Other than Lee, who looks good, Dotson looks like our best option as a two way player. I like him more that beasley, McDermott (who i like) and Kuz.

I like Dotson better than Lee and THJr

martin wrote:

TheGame wrote:Dotson is for real. I wish he were two inches taller and we could play him at small forward. Other than Lee, who looks good, Dotson looks like our best option as a two way player. I like him more that beasley, McDermott (who i like) and Kuz.

I like Dotson better than Lee and THJr

This was a classic buy low, something the Knicks have never done in the past. Dotson was part of a REALLY UGLY mess. You dont need to forget or forgive whatever his role in that was. However what he did about commands respect IMO, doing everything from anger management to charity outreach to being a top to bottom model citizen. Dotson strikes me as a high character guy who made a bad mistake and is working to atone for it.

I 100% believe we got first round talent. Maybe not lottery but a quality rotation player for many years.

We havent seen much good but when it has been good 2 of the Dotson/THjr/Lee combo have been on the floor. I think that needs to be a staple.

martin wrote:

TheGame wrote:Dotson is for real. I wish he were two inches taller and we could play him at small forward. Other than Lee, who looks good, Dotson looks like our best option as a two way player. I like him more that beasley, McDermott (who i like) and Kuz.

I like Dotson better than Lee and THJr

I understand the feeling. Due to his lack of nba experience, I think Lee and Thjr are better players this year but Dotson has great long term potential because his offense is more diverse than Lee and his defense is better than THJr. He just needs a year of seasoning. I would anticipate the knicks to trade Lee by the deadline to create playing time for Dotson and Baker. Lee is worth his contract so they should be able to find a decent trade.

TheGame wrote:Dotson is for real. I wish he were two inches taller and we could play him at small forward. Other than Lee, who looks good, Dotson looks like our best option as a two way player. I like him more that beasley, McDermott (who i like) and Kuz.

He's definitely big enough. He's 6'6 with long arms and good athleticism, and rebounds well enough. In today's game, 2s and 3s are essentially interchangeable as long as they aren't undersized (combo guards essentially.) Dotson should be fine.

martin wrote:

Knixkik wrote:I wanted to bump this. Man Dotson is good. I have a feeling when our front office speaks about their rebuilding efforts, his name will be added to the mix. No doubt he will eventually replace Lee, who will probably be traded to a playoff team in a salary dump, as the 3 and D wing who sees minutes at the 2 and 3. Lee is probably the model for what we hope Dotson to become.

+1000000000

Been super impressed with Dotson, drafted at #44 and signed to a 3 year deal. Preseason won't amount to much but I've been keeping an eye on picks 11-13 - Monk, Kennard, Mitchell - via box scores and we will see if any of those guys are doing anything better than Dotson throughout the year.

Dotson has shown he can shoot, from deep and off the dribble. He is VERY athletic, moves his feet well and is a willing defender. Rebounds and runs the floor. He has length, a legit 6'5" guy with good wingspan. Smart player.

Fantasy land: KP, Porter, THJr, Dotson, Frank lineup next year?

Seeing how Dotson looks and Frank (in limited minutes) I can't wait for our third draft pick, Jaramaz to arrive at a future date.

HofstraBBall wrote:

martin wrote:

TheGame wrote:Dotson is for real. I wish he were two inches taller and we could play him at small forward. Other than Lee, who looks good, Dotson looks like our best option as a two way player. I like him more that beasley, McDermott (who i like) and Kuz.

I like Dotson better than Lee and THJr

Very active on defense. And hits open shots. Hope he gets a chance. Of course Tim will get most of the playing time due to big contract. Watching Justin Holoday and tink we made a mistake not resigning him and staying away from THJR, at that price.

You're forgetting that AGE was also a consideration. The Knicks are trying to put a team together that is all close to the same age as KP. Also they drafted Dotson who has a well rounded game.

reub wrote:

KEEPCAMBYNY wrote:I just wanted to take a moment to say.... Phil mutha****in Jackson ladies and gentlemen! Years from now when this team is a contender, remember who was the architect of it all!

Amen!

Amen !