dodger78 wrote:+1 absplutely
And it took him a game or two to settle in here as well...
His first game against Germany he was a nonfacror!
But he has shown things I really enjoy in terms of activity on offense and also execution.

I think, in retrospect, Jeff probably handled his minutes the best. He handled the Jarret Jack\Frank dynamic similar to how France's coach handled the Albicy\Frank dynamic. It sounds like his Strasbourg role was also the same Frank had more physical talent than both players at this point in their careers, but he was eased in. He was given a clear defined role and the rest of his game took off from there. Some guys can rocket out the gates and be effective, especially athletic big men. But the game is more nuanced for perimeter players in the league. It shouldn't be a surprise when guys like Frank and Knox flounder a round when given too much too soon. I think the Knicks realized this with all the vet signings. It's probably too late for Frank as a Knock, but maybe Knox can be reclaimed.

wargames wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

dodger78 wrote:+1 absplutely
And it took him a game or two to settle in here as well...
His first game against Germany he was a nonfacror!
But he has shown things I really enjoy in terms of activity on offense and also execution.

I think, in retrospect, Jeff probably handled his minutes the best. He handled the Jarret Jack\Frank dynamic similar to how France's coach handled the Albicy\Frank dynamic. It sounds like his Strasbourg role was also the same Frank had more physical talent than both players at this point in their careers, but he was eased in. He was given a clear defined role and the rest of his game took off from there. Some guys can rocket out the gates and be effective, especially athletic big men. But the game is more nuanced for perimeter players in the league. It shouldn't be a surprise when guys like Frank and Knox flounder a round when given too much too soon. I think the Knicks realized this with all the vet signings. It's probably too late for Frank as a Knock, but maybe Knox can be reclaimed.

You right this great post and then end it on such a downer. If anything I think Frank is still part of the plan.

Uptown wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:

wargames wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

dodger78 wrote:+1 absplutely
And it took him a game or two to settle in here as well...
His first game against Germany he was a nonfacror!
But he has shown things I really enjoy in terms of activity on offense and also execution.

I think, in retrospect, Jeff probably handled his minutes the best. He handled the Jarret Jack\Frank dynamic similar to how France's coach handled the Albicy\Frank dynamic. It sounds like his Strasbourg role was also the same Frank had more physical talent than both players at this point in their careers, but he was eased in. He was given a clear defined role and the rest of his game took off from there. Some guys can rocket out the gates and be effective, especially athletic big men. But the game is more nuanced for perimeter players in the league. It shouldn't be a surprise when guys like Frank and Knox flounder a round when given too much too soon. I think the Knicks realized this with all the vet signings. It's probably too late for Frank as a Knock, but maybe Knox can be reclaimed.

You right this great post and then end it on such a downer. If anything I think Frank is still part of the plan.

I think they will give him the extension but I don't think he is a part of the future plan. The Knicks brought in Payton and DSJ for the point. RJ, Dot, Trier, Bullock and Ellington are all going to be getting minutes at the two. I think Knox and Morris get most of the minutes at the 3. I think either Frank or Dot is moved. Dot has a desired skill set and a contract easy to trade.

This!!! So many bodies in the backcourt and so little mins to be distributed. Looks like Frank, Dot and possible Trier will be the odd men out, barring a great showing in training camp. 1 or possibly 2 players may get moved by the deadline...perhaps Ellington can be moved to a playoff contender...

BigDaddyG wrote:Interesting comment. Bottom line is that Frank needs to produce. I like the kids potential, but quality point guard prospects get churned out ever year. I agree the situation isn't the best but he has to be consistent.

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Best steps Knicks can take are improving from within. Frank is certainly one of those guys who can do that. 6'7 defensive stoppers at PG are NOT churned out every year. This is one you gotta see through and hope

Vmart wrote:

Chandler wrote:
bottom line: frank is a better pg, than fizz is a coach. fourner is right. Frank is in a crappy situation

I don’t think people want to hear the truth anymore.

Vmart wrote:

houston20 wrote:

Chandler wrote:
bottom line: frank is a better pg, than fizz is a coach. fourner is right. Frank is in a crappy situation

I think the knicks don't have frank in there plans because perry is not found of frank and is not his type of point guard.

Perry has done nothing in his career. Some harp on his time with the Pistons honestly Frank has a chance to be more Billups than anyone he drafted.

I doubt frank become a billups type of player he long way to go offensively but his defense is great. I think this management is more interested in investing in dsj has the future point guard of the knicks and if does well this season they could offer him rookie extension in the summer of 2020. I honestly believe that the knicks will decline frank 4 year option of his rookie contract if he doesn't do well in training camp.

houston20 wrote:

martin wrote:

houston20 wrote:

Vmart wrote:

houston20 wrote:

Chandler wrote:
bottom line: frank is a better pg, than fizz is a coach. fourner is right. Frank is in a crappy situation

I think the knicks don't have frank in there plans because perry is not found of frank and is not his type of point guard.

Perry has done nothing in his career. Some harp on his time with the Pistons honestly Frank has a chance to be more Billups than anyone he drafted.

I doubt frank become a billups type of player he long way to go offensively but his defense is great. I think this management is more interested in investing in dsj has the future point guard of the knicks and if does well this season they could offer him rookie extension in the summer of 2020. I honestly believe that the knicks will decline frank 4 year option of his rookie contract if he doesn't do well in training camp.

To make Frank an unrestricted free agent? No way in hell this happens. $8M is still UNDER the average salary for an NBA player. There is little downside to committing to the 4th year and a whole lot to declining it.

It all depends if frank does well in training camp if he doesn't i could see the front office deciding differently. The bottom line is this frank has to have a very good training to convince perry for him to stay in nyc for another year.

When you make an evaluation you look at body of work and also try to project out. Looking at a 3-4 week period only is not how things work. Or if it does, you need to fire that person.