nixluva wrote:wargames wrote:....... no we're going to be bad
Knicks are not as bad as some think. It’s clear that any improvement at Guard would result in wins. There’s a long 80 games to go but it’s not unreasonable to imagine this team being able to improve at the guard spots.
Some of the problem is tactical. They need to be more aggressive using PnR/Drag Screens so our Guards can get more penetration and great angles and open shooters or scoring at the rim.
Solving poor 3rd quarters is a coaching issue IMO. GOTTA change the approach to how they come out for 3rd quarters!!!
The "problem" is that the Eastern Conference is dog kibble at this point. A lot of talent moved West and many of these teams are hobbling along. Knicks are not very good, but given weaker Eastern teams and factoring in injuries and back to backs, the Knicks may stay in some games much longer than practical future draft considerations would warrant.
Western teams, the bottom ones, are gonna get run over real fast. They'll sell real fast. So they'll find it easier to tank.
This is the problem when you have veterans with limited to no trade value, it forces your team into a soft treadmill situation. Bad enough to get into the top 10, but not bad enough to get into the top 3 range by the math.
If the Knicks were in the West, it would be easier to just start tanking now, except no one wants their veteran guys in trades.
A team like the Grizzlies for years, is a "hard treadmill team" Not going to win a ring, but won't bottom out to get a high impact lottery player. The Knicks are a "soft treadmill team" Not going to win a ring by a long shot, but won't bottom out ENOUGH to get an impact lottery guy at the top of the draft. At least a hard treadmill team can generate some fun basketball to please their fans at home games. The Knicks? It's not even fun to watch. It's just sort of depressing.