StarksEwing1
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knicks1248 wrote:StarksEwing1 wrote:knicks1248 wrote:StarksEwing1 wrote:knicks1248 wrote:StarksEwing1 wrote:knicks1248 wrote:StarksEwing1 wrote:knicks1248 wrote:StarksEwing1 wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Nalod wrote:nykshaknbake wrote:Nalod wrote:Ira wrote:The team is better when Frank is in the game. Granted he doesn't break down the defense enough, but he's learning - and his defense gives the team a big boost. Two preseason games and you got “Not enough”? For who? A contending team? Knicks might be a bottom 10 team. Coach says he don’t care about positions, so why should you? 2 preseason games and you are anointing him? Frank will get plenty of time this season to show us what he has. How about people just stop with the gloating, the I told you so and the leaping to definitive conclusions after every good or bad game he has? Its the "Dennis Rodman" theory. Dennis offensively was not that great. There was sometimes a sequence where he would dominate on both ends by rebounding, blocking shot, disrupting lanes/passes, or run the floor on break.While not a PF under the basket Frank has shown small glimpses into that kind of "other things" in a game that can turn a game or put it away. So when some fans like myself get their backs up the "he don't break down the defense with dribble", or "Push the ball up ENOUGH" those are small things I can agree with but are not career defining. For his age what he did in his rookie year was great but under appreciated by some. Im promoting his intangibles and like we all do root that his offensive game keeps getting polished. But to say he will "Never" and any aspect of his game at age 20 is comical. At age 26 that's a different story. Bulls had the GOAT, another HOFer as his wing man, elite 3pt shooters, to pick up the slack. Same deal with Fisher in LA.
Frank running plays, not chipping in much offensively is something I dont believe the starting unit can afford. You run into the same problem on offense. 4 on 5 most of the time. Why is the prospect of Frank being a role player so undigestible to some?
Not saying that Frank will never be a starter. I see too much of a rush by some to say he's ready. Im guessing Fizdale is waiting on Frank to start stringing together some good games offensively, before considering starting him in the regular season. Too many vets ahead of him as well. i never got the sense that fizdale was hesitant. I think he simply gave trey and mudiay the first crack. I believe he is switching things up tonight Dude cmon man, frank will not start over trey or THJ....you have to know that So far in 2 preseason games not only is he the only guard that hasn't been to the FT line(even those who played less minutes), he's the only player on the entire roster...like 16 other players How can you start a guard into todays NBA that barely shoots 3's, almost never gets to the FT line, doesn't rack up a bunch of assist, barely penetrates and when he does, avoids contact like the plague. Fiz has to figure out the right role for him in order for him to be successful. obviously you havent been watching the games(except for burke lol). Frank has been knocking down threes,going to the hoop,and as usual making plays oh defense. Yes he hasnt got to the FT line but he is driving to the hoop making buckets. But i know you made your mind about Frank at the ripe old age of 19 First of all he's 20 yrs old and has played professional basketball longer than most (if not all) 20 yr old players in the NBA. If you look at Mario's development since he's been in the NBA, there are times he will show you why he was a #5 pick and they are times you will be like this guy just doesn't get it.
The success of a player comes down to fit more than talent. Frank maybe an excellent guard in a half court strategic system, but do you really believe frank has the mind of a player that likes to run up down like a track meet, do you really think that's the perfect system for him? Has he shown you he can thrive in a system like that. Frank can move the ball quickly. Now does he go 100 mph? No but that doesnt mean he is a half court guard. My biggest issue with you is that you have NEVER once said anything positive about the kid even his defense. If you cant admit that so far he looks much better on offense so far and put work in this summer,then you simply arent being fair No, I have already said dozens of times that i like franks skills, but you don't pay attention to what i like about him, only what i don't, but that's life (you can do a 100 things right and ppl will kill you for the one thing you did wrong)I think he can be a solid player in the NBA, but at same time you have to consider what this roster lacks, 3 point shooting, penetration and FT shooting, we were bottom of the barrel in all 3 categories. How can I believe he's being more aggressive when he took 5 shots attempt one game, and 8 the next, that avg's out to about 6 attempts per game, exactly what he average last season. I wanna see a selfish frank for more than a couple possessions Come on dude be honest at least. Frank has been much more aggressive considering in the preseason most guys arent playing a big number of minutes. So far he has only passed up 1 shot which i mentioned during the first game. He has been shooting threes and making them. True he hasnt gone to the FT line HOWEVER he has been driving to the hoop and making buckets. The FT will come. he did look a little more aggressive, but when i look at his highlights from last season, he had a few those games where he showed aggressiveness on to resort back to who he is. It a reason why Fiz said I'm a let this kid be who he is Jesus Christ, forget about last season. He was a rookie one of the youngest in the league trying to get used to the NBA. I mean Burke who is 6 years older in the G League last year. That would be a bigger issue. So i think you can cut a teenager some slack. Frank showed more aggresiveness at the end of last season,in Summer League,and so far in preseason Look dude, i know you want the best for the kid, and I do as well, I get pumped when I see him being aggressive, but I'll just let it play out. Right now he is a defensive player, not much more after that. again when you say just a defensive player its important what you mean. If you mean right now his defense is stronger then you are absolutely right. If you mean he doesnt have offensive skills or wont then you are dead wrong.
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