knicks1248 wrote:Knixkik wrote:fishmike wrote:Knixkik wrote:fishmike wrote:easier answer.... more than what OKC got. Dude's got a rep for being a poor playoff performer and his first trip back he's just terrible. not having to pay him $28mm next year to be "the man" while he holds the ball is worth it. Knicks are poised to take a nice step forward next year
It's easy to be down after this year, but Knicks do have a nice group moving forward. Porzingis, Ntilikina, Hardaway, Burke, and 2018 1st round pick is a great core group. What we need to do is find a 2nd star to put alongside Porzingis without sacrificing any piece from the core listed. Hardaway is a solid 3rd scorer. Ntilikina should be a fantastic 2-way role player and long-term starter. Burke looks like he will be a nice playmaking guard moving forward. We need that number 1A or 1B guy and the rest will fall into place.
Not down at all. That group of players is not very good! But I like how we have gotten them and the types of guys we are bringing in and keeping. I can be patient. I am super bullish on Frank and KP. The rest its wait and see. Fingers crossed on Burke also. Hopefully they lock him into something longer before the season starts
I agree with you. It all starts with KP and Frank. Hopefully we can put the rest together and catch some breaks.
I wish i had as much faith as you guys. In 3 seasons KP is avg 55 games, and frank is 3 yrs away from being good, these are role players your talking about here. We have to put equal to better talent around them if you really want them to shine.
5 wks into the season he was complaining of fatigue and his production showed that, his shooting % nose dived. Like Melo, KP is not franchise, but a solid piece, and if we continue to put lesser talent around him 1 of 3 thing are definitely going to happen
1)injuries
2)he will become very inefficient (thinking he has to carry the team)
3)or he will bounce for greener pastures.
Putting G league and role players around these 2, your killing them and your wasting your time because these aren't alpha male players
The injury to KP is unfortunate but it doesn’t guarantee that he won’t overcome it and go on to have a great full career. As for KP’s fatigue, he is anemic and maybe they need to adjust his vitamins and nutrients.
The good news is that when Frank n KP were on the floor together they performed at a high level. Both are still developing and will get better as they mature and sharpen skills. That’s a nice start to build on.
From what I can see KP won’t have to feel he has no help on this team. Burke, THJ and developing kids like Frank and Dotson are capable players. Gotta see how things work out in the Draft n Free Agency. This team isn’t starting at zero!