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WaltLongmire
Posts: 27623 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 6/28/2014 Member: #5843 |
12/22/2017 12:51 PM
As is always the case...We might want to wait a few years before doing a redraft.
This is especially true in an era where players enter the league as young as they do. We took an 18 yr old kid in the draft, and many others were 19. Impossible to factor in all the changes players might make in their respective games the next few years. I thought the KP draft was going to be a special one, yet in season 3 it does not look so special, and guys we thought would do well have fallen off the chart, even after showing promise that first year. It is always an evolutionary process, and it's just too early to reach an informed final conclusion, but I think we picked up a really good kid who, though the least physically mature kid in the draft, was still able to guard Irving the way he did yesterday at times in an important and nationally televised game. EnySpree: Can we agree to agree not to mention Phil Jackson and triangle for the rest of our lives?
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Knixkik
Posts: 34903 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #11 USA |
12/22/2017 12:56 PM
WaltLongmire wrote:Knixkik wrote:newyorknewyork wrote:Collins has been good. But Boston would take Markkenan over him. Offensively no doubt, Markenan all day. He is probably going to be a better version of Ryan Anderson. But Collins reminds me of a Clint Capela type rim runner that can be plugged in at center and be a huge impact player for a long time. |
Knixkik
Posts: 34903 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #11 USA |
12/22/2017 1:00 PM
WaltLongmire wrote:As is always the case...We might want to wait a few years before doing a redraft. True you do have to wait awhile for a real redraft, this is just for fun. That being said, even though we have to give these guys time, we can tell a lot about them right away. We knew right away Porzingis had the chance to be special, and was a better prospect then Okafor or Russell. And we saw Booker and Turner impact their teams right away. Towns, Porzingis, Booker, and Turner being the top 4 players in that draft was clear almost right away. Things change of course, but we can tell a lot about these guys right away. |
martin
Posts: 68673 Alba Posts: 108 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #2 USA |
12/22/2017 1:02 PM
at the 21 second mark Kyrie starts his counter-move again Frank and just about at the 23 second mark Frank does this leg/knee lift thing to slow him down so he can't turn corner and get around Frank, never seen that before and I doubt it's legal but holy hell that was awesome Official sponsor of the PURE KNICKS LOVE Program
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fishmike
Posts: 53130 Alba Posts: 1 Joined: 7/19/2002 Member: #298 USA |
12/22/2017 1:16 PM
martin wrote: Martin... I know Im a Knick fan but I am baffled that more on this board dont see he how good he is and still think we passed on guys. Frank is so cerebral, so tough, never backs down and and he's got arms like a praying mantis. For those guys who had comments on this athleticism... maybe keeping Kyrie on his hip is enough athleticism? Lord have mercy look at Frank's lateral quickness and his ability to stay lateral with Kyrie. At 19 this kid is special. I am just thrilled we got lucky yet again. This is going to be a top player. No doubts what so ever. "winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
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newyorknewyork
Posts: 29862 Alba Posts: 1 Joined: 1/16/2004 Member: #541 |
12/22/2017 1:17 PM LAST EDITED: 12/22/2017 1:19 PM
Knixkik wrote:WaltLongmire wrote:Knixkik wrote:newyorknewyork wrote:Collins has been good. But Boston would take Markkenan over him. Collins type of players are dime a dozen honestly. This past draft had a bunch of them. And there are even more coming out this coming draft. Lauri's skill set this advanced is harder to find from that position. He also is a better reboumder then I thought he would be. I really thought he would be super soft non rebounding euro with no defense but had a nice jumper. Mostly based off the world tourny. He has shown to be a lot tougher then I was estimating. We played bot Chi and ATL. I saw Lauri take it to KP a good amount in a variety of ways. While I saw Collins only score by standing under the rim waiting for passes. https://vote.nba.com/en Vote for your Knicks.
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WaltLongmire
Posts: 27623 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 6/28/2014 Member: #5843 |
12/22/2017 1:39 PM
Knixkik wrote:WaltLongmire wrote:Knixkik wrote:newyorknewyork wrote:Collins has been good. But Boston would take Markkenan over him. Sometimes it depends on how they fit in with a particular team, too. With Kyrie you might like Markenan's 3pt ability on the kick-outs, but Collins is better on the pick and roll. I think ultimately it will come down to whether Markenan can defend, something Collins is better at right now. If you look at value though, and the fact that one was picked 7th, and the other 19th, you might say Atlanta got the better value in some ways, but as always, time will tell. EnySpree: Can we agree to agree not to mention Phil Jackson and triangle for the rest of our lives?
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WaltLongmire
Posts: 27623 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 6/28/2014 Member: #5843 |
12/22/2017 1:44 PM
fishmike wrote:martin wrote: Might just be me...but are the refs allowing a little more contact this year? I've noticed it a lot this year, but don't watch enough non-Knicks games to really know if this is an NBA-wide thing. Not always the case, but still frequent enough to catch my eye. EnySpree: Can we agree to agree not to mention Phil Jackson and triangle for the rest of our lives?
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fishmike
Posts: 53130 Alba Posts: 1 Joined: 7/19/2002 Member: #298 USA |
12/22/2017 2:19 PM
WaltLongmire wrote:there will be setbacks, adjustments, rolled ankles... I mean he's 19. He seems to be getting better every game, but its gonna be a long ride. The question is what is going to hold Frank back? What is his ceiling? I mean the coach already uses him like a closer, except instead of crunch time he plays the final 12. Frank takes and hits big shots. His passing is excellent and sets up easy buckets. He's got a lot to prove offensively like can he attack the basket and finish at this level (we saw it vs. peers)fishmike wrote:martin wrote: Its his mentality and desire that make me comfortable in his future above all else. Kid wants to be great. He loves the game. He's team first, win first. Its tough to quantify for some because we just havent seen it. Maybe I am overreacting. Time will tell. I am comfortable with my reasoning. I see a package. The physical tools backed up by what you want between the ears. Knicks might finally have the culture to develop him also. Look at how Jeff has him in a position to succeed and help the team. "winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
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BigDaddyG
Posts: 37536 Alba Posts: 9 Joined: 1/22/2010 Member: #3049 |
12/22/2017 3:13 PM
fishmike wrote:WaltLongmire wrote:there will be setbacks, adjustments, rolled ankles... I mean he's 19. He seems to be getting better every game, but its gonna be a long ride. The question is what is going to hold Frank back? What is his ceiling? I mean the coach already uses him like a closer, except instead of crunch time he plays the final 12. Frank takes and hits big shots. His passing is excellent and sets up easy buckets. He's got a lot to prove offensively like can he attack the basket and finish at this level (we saw it vs. peers)fishmike wrote:martin wrote: I don't think you're overreacting. You saw it in Europe last year. He gradually got better as the season went on and he helped his team to an unexpected playoff run. He was their defensive stopper at 18 and his floor game got better. The kid is tough. We got a good one and he gives our backcourt good versatility. He's coachable and I'm sure we'll start seeing the offensive tools he displayed overseas as he gets more comfortable. Always... always remember: Less is less. More is more. More is better and twice as much is good too. Not enough is bad, and too much is never enough except when it's just about right.
- The Tick
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fishmike
Posts: 53130 Alba Posts: 1 Joined: 7/19/2002 Member: #298 USA |
12/22/2017 3:27 PM
BigDaddyG wrote:I really think so man... I dont understand why Dennis Smith gets ooohs and ahhhs for highlight dunks in meaningless blowouts but there are no oohs and aahs for our 19 year old out playing Kyrie Irving in the 4th qtr.fishmike wrote:WaltLongmire wrote:there will be setbacks, adjustments, rolled ankles... I mean he's 19. He seems to be getting better every game, but its gonna be a long ride. The question is what is going to hold Frank back? What is his ceiling? I mean the coach already uses him like a closer, except instead of crunch time he plays the final 12. Frank takes and hits big shots. His passing is excellent and sets up easy buckets. He's got a lot to prove offensively like can he attack the basket and finish at this level (we saw it vs. peers)fishmike wrote:martin wrote: "winning is more fun... then fun is fun" -Thibs
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BigDaddyG
Posts: 37536 Alba Posts: 9 Joined: 1/22/2010 Member: #3049 |
12/22/2017 3:50 PM
fishmike wrote:BigDaddyG wrote:I really think so man... I dont understand why Dennis Smith gets ooohs and ahhhs for highlight dunks in meaningless blowouts but there are no oohs and aahs for our 19 year old out playing Kyrie Irving in the 4th qtr.fishmike wrote:WaltLongmire wrote:there will be setbacks, adjustments, rolled ankles... I mean he's 19. He seems to be getting better every game, but its gonna be a long ride. The question is what is going to hold Frank back? What is his ceiling? I mean the coach already uses him like a closer, except instead of crunch time he plays the final 12. Frank takes and hits big shots. His passing is excellent and sets up easy buckets. He's got a lot to prove offensively like can he attack the basket and finish at this level (we saw it vs. peers)fishmike wrote:martin wrote: It's like the media had trouble acknowledging us unless there's dysfunction lol Frank thoroughly outplayed Lonzo, but the storyline somehow became "Ball Has Decent Game Against Knicks." Even now, we're bombarded with stories about s#@t that took place three years ago. But the fact that our rookie, who was killed coming into the season, gets little mention is the killer. I get it, smaller markets resent us, and media trolls have to get their little digs in. But this is getting old. Always... always remember: Less is less. More is more. More is better and twice as much is good too. Not enough is bad, and too much is never enough except when it's just about right.
- The Tick
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Ira
Posts: 24677 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 8/14/2001 Member: #91 |
12/22/2017 7:02 PM
Frank does more to help us win games than his numbers indicate.
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Uptown
Posts: 30878 Alba Posts: 3 Joined: 4/1/2008 Member: #1883 |
12/22/2017 8:01 PM
Swishfm3 wrote:EnySpree wrote:Uptown wrote:Swishfm3 wrote:If based on BPA, and the lakers don't trade D.Russell, then I agree with your top 2. My bad... |
BRIGGS
Posts: 53275 Alba Posts: 7 Joined: 7/30/2002 Member: #303 |
12/23/2017 8:53 AM
Kuzma has to be moved to #1
Since they moved him to starter 4 games a go he's been an nba all atar
RIP Crushalot😞
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Nalod
Posts: 68673 Alba Posts: 154 Joined: 12/24/2003 Member: #508 USA |
12/23/2017 4:40 PM
BRIGGS wrote:Kuzma has to be moved to #1 Oh no, not again!!! Briggs watched the warriors and he was high..... |
CrushAlot
Posts: 59764 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/25/2003 Member: #452 USA |
12/23/2017 6:34 PM
BigDaddyG wrote:Somewhere, nba radio? they were saying Frank was the best rookie point guard in the Laker game. Ball gets incredible press. He isn't the best rookie on his team, Ingram has looked amazing at times as well and yet it seems to be all about Lonzo.fishmike wrote:BigDaddyG wrote:I really think so man... I dont understand why Dennis Smith gets ooohs and ahhhs for highlight dunks in meaningless blowouts but there are no oohs and aahs for our 19 year old out playing Kyrie Irving in the 4th qtr.fishmike wrote:WaltLongmire wrote:there will be setbacks, adjustments, rolled ankles... I mean he's 19. He seems to be getting better every game, but its gonna be a long ride. The question is what is going to hold Frank back? What is his ceiling? I mean the coach already uses him like a closer, except instead of crunch time he plays the final 12. Frank takes and hits big shots. His passing is excellent and sets up easy buckets. He's got a lot to prove offensively like can he attack the basket and finish at this level (we saw it vs. peers)fishmike wrote:martin wrote: I'm tired,I'm tired, I'm so tired right now......Kristaps Porzingis 1/3/18
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CrushAlot
Posts: 59764 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 7/25/2003 Member: #452 USA |
12/23/2017 6:38 PM
Hoopshabit had Frank at #9 on the rookie ladder last week.
https://hoopshabit.com/2017/12/15/2017-18-nba-rookie-of-the-year-ladder-week-9-power-rankings/3/ I'm tired,I'm tired, I'm so tired right now......Kristaps Porzingis 1/3/18
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