StarksEwing1 wrote:Lets be honest the media craps on the Knicks because that the popular thing to do. Objectively the Knicks are a better team. Not saying we are guaranteed a playoff spot but the team has a good mixture of solid veterans and youth. Even last year we were competitive in most games but couldn't sustain it mostly because lack of depth and talent. We might not have the "sexy" names of free agency but the roster has talent.
its a low effort thing. If you are going to say something different you are either guessing or bringing more info to the table than the others. Guessing will make you look foolish and bringing more info takes time and effort.
The more I look at this roster the more I like the challenges I see Fizdale facing. There are come combos of players that (in theory) could look very good together.
Key additions: RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Elfrid Payton, Bobby Portis, Taj Gibson, Marcus Morris, Wayne Ellington
Taj/Randle/Morris all played 70+ games last year. That may not be sexy but its solid. Morris and Taj are bangers and play hard on both ends. Randle might be ready to be a featured scorer.
As for the backcourt that is my biggest question mark. Payton is OK. Has some upside.. maybe. Poor man's Rubio. DSjr should be given every chance to fail and I am not sure that is a good thing. He's shown he can be a dynamic scorer, but a floor general? Have we seen that? It would be great to see Frank have a breakout year. Seeing is believing. DSjr is closest of them to being useful.
With Knox, Trier, Dotson, Frank, Ellington, and of course RJ there should be plenty of athletic options at the 2/3... but mostly 2 as I expect Morris to play 28-30 mins at the 3/4
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