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Knixkik wrote:

Jmpasq wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:Either kid is fun to imagine playing for Knicks -- its a tough call but I would go Miles over Mykal for a few reasons.

- younger
- more physical/explosive body better suited to NBA game
- like his potential as a post & iso player given his explosiveness, strength and use of both hands around the rim
- feel like NBA game may open up more of his offense than we witnessed at MSU
- feel like he could potentially grow into 2nd (Robin) scorer to KP --- like that he has scorers mentality
- like that he gets buckets in numerous ways - catch/shoot, pull-up off dribble, driving, back to basket in post, back-cuts...etc

Again -- either kid along with the Zhaire Smith kid (who could really rise late) would be fun to think about (throw Sexton in there as well).

I don't mind Miles but I just don't see him as a good fit for this roster. This team needs a True 3, A Center or a PF who can defend bulkier Centers, or a PG. A small ball 4 makes no sense

I think Miles is a perfect fit. He is a smallball 4 and KP should be a 5. Miles is strong and athletic and can rebound. He fills a lot of weaknesses next to KP and makes us faster and more athletic in a position-less game. He can also play the 3 if we decide to go bigger, but he is better at the 4. Fiz is going to play a modern game, so Miles and KP at the 4 and 5 allow us to become that matchup nightmare. If you look at the teams competing for a title now, you don't need to worry about getting bulkier up front. We can always get a couple of good backup bigs.

A KP , Miles frontcourt won't be able to guard thicker bodied centers. I think we need someone closer to Julius Randle

I disagree. I am not worried about that. KP and Bridges can be a mismatch nightmare for every team. Once in awhile when we play a bigger team, we can just play KOQ or someone cheap like that extended minutes. But i am not going to get slower and less versatile up front just to worry about the few big bodied players remaining in the league.

Ira wrote:A number of people want KP to play center. I don't think his physiology will permit him to. Not only because of his weight, but because he's somewhat fragile. He's our most talented player. We need to keep him off the bench.

I agree.

And then there's the fact that he doesn't want to play C. I remember when everyone wanted Melo to play stretch four... and it never happened... and it never happened because Melo didn't want to.

SupremeCommander wrote:

Ira wrote:A number of people want KP to play center. I don't think his physiology will permit him to. Not only because of his weight, but because he's somewhat fragile. He's our most talented player. We need to keep him off the bench.

I agree.

And then there's the fact that he doesn't want to play C. I remember when everyone wanted Melo to play stretch four... and it never happened... and it never happened because Melo didn't want to.

Melo led the league in score as a stretch 4. We won over 50 games as a stretch 4. My guess is he wants to play the 4 at his age and with his limited lateral mobility. And this is win he could give you 30 easy. He was killing all 4s that year.

What he wants is what MDA tried to give him. He asked Melo to be that Point Forward. See how that worked out for Harden. Melo is just stubborn and stuck in his own ways...whatever that is. I'm just glad this ego maniac is a problem for someone else now.

Mikal reminds me of Klay Thompson....we need players like that.

Miles reminds me of Draymond Green....same energy and passion, who plays bigger than his size.....we need players like that too. lol

Need a two way SF and Center

Allow KP to grow into his own role. Right now, I rather play KP between 2 two way bodies (SF and Center). And as Fiz said, don't place so much energy boxing him in. I rather surround KP with complimentary players and let this flower bloom.

TWO WAY EVERYTHING (with an above average jumper)

SupremeCommander wrote:

blkexec wrote:Thicker body centers are converting to tight ends or announcers. The NBA is moving in a different direction called positionless basketball. Big body centers will be phased out and fload the G league. Then in 10 years it will change again, but right now, this league is all about players that are two way and positionless. Mikal fits that movement. My only concern is he will not be there at 9. After watching this clip (2:13 and 2:21 mark) I'm sure other GMs are seeing the same potential ON BOTH ENDS. I now like him better than these other guys who suppose to go before him (sexton, young, porter)

I'd be fine with Bridges, but to base any opinion on YouTube clips is absolutely pointless. If the Knicks have the chance to draft Porter and pass on him for Bridges I will blow a gasket. Are you kidding me

I haven't done my homework, but wasn't Porter injured all season? He's a great name, with a great pedigree. But at this point, he's also a huge gamble. High risk...high reward.

Mikal vs Porter....Please explain to me how they are different. And if Porter is better, does that skill out weigh his injury prone history? For example, Porter appears to have all around skills....thats what he said in an interview. How does that compard to a sharp shooter with lock down defense potential.

Mikal is still the better shooter with a championship or 2. I would do what Boston did, if Porter and Mikal are on the board. Find someone to give you a future pick and pick 10 for pick 9. Let someone else take a chance on Porter, while we get Mikal and a pick. lol....Sit back and watch Porter go back and forth on injure reserved, while Mikal is getting highlights on both ends.

SupremeCommander wrote:

blkexec wrote:Thicker body centers are converting to tight ends or announcers. The NBA is moving in a different direction called positionless basketball. Big body centers will be phased out and fload the G league. Then in 10 years it will change again, but right now, this league is all about players that are two way and positionless. Mikal fits that movement. My only concern is he will not be there at 9. After watching this clip (2:13 and 2:21 mark) I'm sure other GMs are seeing the same potential ON BOTH ENDS. I now like him better than these other guys who suppose to go before him (sexton, young, porter)

I'd be fine with Bridges, but to base any opinion on YouTube clips is absolutely pointless. If the Knicks have the chance to draft Porter and pass on him for Bridges I will blow a gasket. Are you kidding me

No, I've watched Mikal before. And during the game, he just blends in. I'm on record saying he doesn't seem like an impact player when watch a game or two. So this is when Youtube actually helps in this case.

Blending in and being a team player is a great quality to have as a roll player or starter. But knowing he has this type of potential you see in youtube clips tells me he has a lot more we haven't seen yet, because of the retrictions in Villanovas team ball system.

blkexec wrote:

SupremeCommander wrote:

blkexec wrote:Thicker body centers are converting to tight ends or announcers. The NBA is moving in a different direction called positionless basketball. Big body centers will be phased out and fload the G league. Then in 10 years it will change again, but right now, this league is all about players that are two way and positionless. Mikal fits that movement. My only concern is he will not be there at 9. After watching this clip (2:13 and 2:21 mark) I'm sure other GMs are seeing the same potential ON BOTH ENDS. I now like him better than these other guys who suppose to go before him (sexton, young, porter)

I'd be fine with Bridges, but to base any opinion on YouTube clips is absolutely pointless. If the Knicks have the chance to draft Porter and pass on him for Bridges I will blow a gasket. Are you kidding me

No, I've watched Mikal before. And during the game, he just blends in. I'm on record saying he doesn't seem like an impact player when watch a game or two. So this is when Youtube actually helps in this case.

Blending in and being a team player is a great quality to have as a roll player or starter. But knowing he has this type of potential you see in youtube clips tells me he has a lot more we haven't seen yet, because of the retrictions in Villanovas team ball system.

okay... I actually think that we'r on the same page now. I think you prefer teh sure thing, which I do think bridges is, whereas I'm comfortable placing a big bet. where's that coffee at??? lol

blkexec wrote:I like Miles too.....I think he fills a lot of needs for us. But the way todays NBA is going, shooters who can defend, is a valuable piece to have when building todays NBA teams.

Mikal reminds me of Klay Thompson....we need players like that.

Miles reminds me of Draymond Green....same energy and passion, who plays bigger than his size.....we need players like that too. lol

Need a two way SF and Center

Allow KP to grow into his own role. Right now, I rather play KP between 2 two way bodies (SF and Center). And as Fiz said, don't place so much energy boxing him in. I rather surround KP with complimentary players and let this flower bloom.

TWO WAY EVERYTHING (with an above average jumper)

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BigDaddyG wrote:

WaltLongmire wrote:Miles Bridges is a lot smaller than I thought he was...

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In terms of size on the court, I picture Lance Thomas.

You mean our Draymond?