TripleThreat wrote:ekstarks94 wrote:When I see these types of debates ...this is what I think of.Can't the haters just admit that Knicks had a good productive draft???
Knox is the kind of player that needs to be carried by his offense.
There are legitimate questions whether he can consistently create his own shot at the NBA level. He does have a high ceiling in terms of raw/plus athleticism. But his decision making / BBIQ at this point makes you wonder how much can be fixed with some experience and coaching and physical maturity, and how much is just about an athlete who is more of an athlete than a basketball player.
There are some things to really like about Knox, but also some unsettling questions. I don't think folks concerned about those questions are out of bounds for wondering/asking about them.
Is it better than trading the picks off for overpaid veterans? Sure, absolutely. Was it the best use of the 9th pick? I think it's a fair debate for those who don't think so.
No question. It is a fair debate. It is one thing to question a team's exec mgmt that have screwed up for years and second guess them, I understand that even though all of those folks are gone save Mills. However, when legitimate questions start to sound more like an attack from a some random person on the train asking money screaming at you after you politely say no...it sounds more like haterade. What you have said I understand and agree with...there are questions on not just our players but all players....We look at you tube videos and make assessments, these guys hire professional search firms, 24/7 scouting, workouts etc.....they have talked to their 7th period teacher in 8th grade...and guess what they still get it wrong
Everybody is entitled to their evaluation and opinion.....Not saying folks are out of bounds for that....but when I read the whole premise of this string of posts is giving our draft a C- when most seasoned evaluators have said the floor is a B-. Considering what was swirling around last years draft with the President openly fueding with the star players.....going on TV to show his whole hand about trading KP and sh**ting on his leverage...falling asleep during workouts etc.....Phil hit on the KP pick...some of us think he may have hit on Frank.....but all his second rounders outside of Willy stunk...the place was a damn circus....trainagle this and that.....
We now have a team who is transparent about winning.....being patient.....that M. Porter drop was a test on new mgmt....if we had two picks like LA...that is house money you take him and redshirt him.....but we had to go high upside...and guess what...I believe that Knox will have his learning curve but will also be pushed by Fizdale and developed to be the player we all would want.....For YEARS we have not had a team of coaches that consistently developed our talent....so I can understand the frustration from some folks about wanting something more ready made....but I believe that there is a change with this team.....however we will see this on the court...
I believe Fiz and team will do some work....
I am happy with both picks....I saw something from Woj today...he said that in 2-3 years he believe that Micthell will be right up there with Ayton and Bamba....it will take a lot to get there and he may not make it...Knox too...but I finally feel we have a team that we can start to feel a bit comfortable that they can change the culture here...develop our own stars as opposed salivating over everyone elses....and guess what they are going to make some missteps....that is going to happen....unless we start drifting back into the Isiah era....I will continue to give them some cred....I am just happy that we seem like we are settling into a normal franchise mode...I believe that will pay dividends on the court(W/Ls, development) and off the court(Free agency, trades)....
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