Am I hell-bent on signing him? Not at all. Not a bad choice as all though, especially since he has had a healthy body throughout most of his career.

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GoNyGoNyGo wrote:i Get the feeling that Klay would not do well in a system other than what GS plays.

I think he would be exposed more if he were THE GUY but if he had someone like Porzingis, he would still do well. I think that’s actually the perfect combo right there. As I said before, we would still need a good enough PG but he doesn’t have to be an all star. Just someone who can dostribute. Unless we get Ja in the draft then that’s dandy but I am still on the Zion boat.

GoNyGoNyGo wrote:

Allanfan20 wrote:

GoNyGoNyGo wrote:i Get the feeling that Klay would not do well in a system other than what GS plays.

I think he would be exposed more if he were THE GUY but if he had someone like Porzingis, he would still do well. I think that’s actually the perfect combo right there. As I said before, we would still need a good enough PG but he doesn’t have to be an all star. Just someone who can dostribute. Unless we get Ja in the draft then that’s dandy but I am still on the Zion boat.

I agree that a healthy KP makes him a better fit. Right now, NY is all ISO ball. Trier, Knox, Hardaway all play ISO. The lack of movement (ball and player) offensively is eye opening.

Ja would be interesting for sure. Ja, KP and Klay or Ja, KP and KD? That begs a good question. What is the future big 3 for NY? We could have the cap space and pick to make it happen this off season.

Zion, KP, Durant

Ja, KP, Klay

ZION, Durant, Kemba

A good thread for June...

I mentioned Ja but I am still not entirely convinced by him. I’m not sure I would take him over Barrett, even though that would add to our iso issues.

The reason we have iso issues though is bc we are rebuilding while we happen to have iso players. We need KP and we need a PG who can lead and play both ends and we need shooters. Any one of Durant, Kawhi or even Klay would fit perfectly into that.

franco12 wrote:I'm going yes with my vote, but I'd really want to take a look at what it does cap wise moving forward. Meaning, once (assuming we do) we max out KP, do we ever have cap room again?

I think Klay would be a stabilizing influence on a young team.

KP
Knox
Robinson
Mudiay
Klay

Bench
Top 4 Pick (hopefully)
Trier
Vonleh
Hardaway
Lee
Dotson
Kornet

Or some combination there of. Healthy, I think we make the play offs. Maybe middle of the pack. Advance a round.

BUT - I was just thinking this morning. We cannot waste the cap space this summer. We can't sign someone just because we can.

I agree with that. And there is probably very little chance we land any of them in the first place.

Nalod wrote:We need to move Clee.
I think Timmy might rise with a more developed young core, a top three draft pick and two allstars....
One being KP. Thus I see no urgency to move timmy. I he will find life much easier.
Im hopeful that Clee can be moved without a major asset. Timmy has a 15% trade kicker.

That's why Klay is not a viable option for us and for Klay.

SupremeCommander wrote:

arkrud wrote:

Nalod wrote:We need to move Clee.
I think Timmy might rise with a more developed young core, a top three draft pick and two allstars....
One being KP. Thus I see no urgency to move timmy. I he will find life much easier.
Im hopeful that Clee can be moved without a major asset. Timmy has a 15% trade kicker.

That's why Klay is not a viable option for us and for Klay.

I don't know if I agree
Thompson would be our best player even when it comes back
I also think Klay might want some spotlight. He sure af will get it in NYC

Max money and the box score with wins will shine upon him nicely.
As for wanting the spotlight, what makes you think this?

meloshouldgo wrote:

GoNyGoNyGo wrote:

Allanfan20 wrote:

GoNyGoNyGo wrote:i Get the feeling that Klay would not do well in a system other than what GS plays.

I think he would be exposed more if he were THE GUY but if he had someone like Porzingis, he would still do well. I think that’s actually the perfect combo right there. As I said before, we would still need a good enough PG but he doesn’t have to be an all star. Just someone who can dostribute. Unless we get Ja in the draft then that’s dandy but I am still on the Zion boat.

I agree that a healthy KP makes him a better fit. Right now, NY is all ISO ball. Trier, Knox, Hardaway all play ISO. The lack of movement (ball and player) offensively is eye opening.

Ja would be interesting for sure. Ja, KP and Klay or Ja, KP and KD? That begs a good question. What is the future big 3 for NY? We could have the cap space and pick to make it happen this off season.

Zion, KP, Durant

Ja, KP, Klay

ZION, Durant, Kemba

A good thread for June...

How can you put people like Ja and Zion on the future big 3? They may end up being NBA busts.
I would take Klay Thompson over anybody this FA class, not named Durant not our Kwahi. Scores 45 points and put the ball on the floor FOUR times. If that doesn't say cold blooded sniper nothing will. I am also really tired of this "being the guy" or "alpha player" or "primary scorer" stereotype. It's a TEAM game and we need TEAM PLAYERS. If Klay was available and we took Kyrie. I would quit following the Knicks. Now before we hire Klay though we need to make sure wr have a coach who runs a real NBA offense.

Considering tbat Kyrie demanded a trade to be “The guy” instead of being in LeBrons’ shadow, who has said time and time again that his number 1 goal is to be the best on the court. Yes, basketball is a team game but chances to be the top dog are also there and certain players want to take advantage of that.

Lets put it this way: Lets say we were to get Klay, let Porzingis go and ended up with the 5th pick in the draft and re-signed most of the other players on our team who are about to be FAs. What kind of shape do you think the Knocks would be in? I would go on and guess not very good.

If we got Klay, Porzingis back and healthy, Zion and hopefully a reliable PG, THEN we are talking business. A PG, Klay, Knox, Zion and KP lineup has A LOT of potential.