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fishmike
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10/11/2017 10:35 AM LAST EDITED: 10/11/2017 10:41 AM
Good read:
https://dailyknicks.com/2017/10/11/new-york-knicks-damyean-dotson-transitioning-nba/
In an interview with Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders, Dotson is studying his fellow shooting guards in an attempt to understand what he can do to get on the court. IMO this is why its key to have guys like Lance and Lee and KOQ who are grinders and blue collar guys. They take care of the ball and are where the coach needs them to be... They may not be good enough to win us 50 games but there is a reason a roster of nothing but young guys has big pitfalls. Dotson's quote is telling, and you want this guy to win his minutes by doing those things BETTER than the guys ahead of him. To me the ideal trade scenario is to lean on the vets early to establish how we want to play and hopefully play some decent ball, even if we arent winning much. Come deadline we should look for opportunity. Guys like Lee, Kanter, KOQ and Lance's highest value will be seen at the deadline, not in a move that helps with out glut. (edit.. fixed URL) "winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
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NYKBocker
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10/11/2017 11:13 AM
I want vets but I want Frank, Dotson and Baker in the rotation.
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Uptown
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10/11/2017 1:17 PM
nixluva wrote:fishmike wrote:nixluva wrote:seriously... when?NYKBocker wrote:fishmike wrote:NYKBocker wrote:I want vets but I want Frank, Dotson and Baker in the rotation.Frank/Dotson yes. Baker has to outplay the other guys IMO Baker is frine NBA player at best... |
fishmike
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10/11/2017 1:21 PM
nixluva wrote:tough to say what he did and didnt show there. He still hasnt shown a consistent jumper which is a total non starter IMO. Until Baker shows he can shoot it his ceiling is 12-15mpg backup PG.fishmike wrote:nixluva wrote:seriously... when?NYKBocker wrote:fishmike wrote:NYKBocker wrote:I want vets but I want Frank, Dotson and Baker in the rotation.Frank/Dotson yes. Baker has to outplay the other guys IMO "winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
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nixluva
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10/11/2017 1:28 PM
fishmike wrote:nixluva wrote:tough to say what he did and didnt show there. He still hasnt shown a consistent jumper which is a total non starter IMO. Until Baker shows he can shoot it his ceiling is 12-15mpg backup PG.fishmike wrote:nixluva wrote:seriously... when?NYKBocker wrote:fishmike wrote:NYKBocker wrote:I want vets but I want Frank, Dotson and Baker in the rotation.Frank/Dotson yes. Baker has to outplay the other guys IMO I believe Baker will show improvement and a poor shooting game in his return to action isn't a good barometer for what he's going to bring this season. He's not here to be the future starting PG. He can be a very good role player for a team DYING for defense on the perimeter. Nitty, Baker and Dotson are the best perimeter defenders we have. |
nixluva
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10/11/2017 1:28 PM
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fishmike
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10/11/2017 1:43 PM
nixluva wrote:He was certainly a better shooter in school, but everything about the game is easier at that level. Until you show it in the big leagues its just more Knick hope. Dotson... he looks like a much better NBA player than Baker "winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
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nixluva
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10/11/2017 2:03 PM
fishmike wrote:nixluva wrote:He was certainly a better shooter in school, but everything about the game is easier at that level. Until you show it in the big leagues its just more Knick hope. Different roles. Baker has been learning to run the Offense. He's actually done a good job adapting to PG. I LOVE DOTSON. The future of our backcourt needs 2Way players and I believe in Nitty, Dotson |
NYKBocker
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10/11/2017 2:22 PM
fishmike wrote:nixluva wrote:tough to say what he did and didnt show there. He still hasnt shown a consistent jumper which is a total non starter IMO. Until Baker shows he can shoot it his ceiling is 12-15mpg backup PG.fishmike wrote:nixluva wrote:seriously... when?NYKBocker wrote:fishmike wrote:NYKBocker wrote:I want vets but I want Frank, Dotson and Baker in the rotation.Frank/Dotson yes. Baker has to outplay the other guys IMO Isn't that what we are saying Baker will be? I am looking at him to backup Frank. |
nixluva
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10/11/2017 2:33 PM
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Bonn1997
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10/11/2017 2:37 PM
knicks1248 wrote: No, we just aren't referring to the same guys you are. Guys like Derrick Rose and Melo aren't what people mean by quality vets that the young players should learn from. If a guy isn't that effective but has a good attitude and is a good role model, that's fine, but at the right price. I wouldn't pay 8 figures per year for that. |