smackeddog wrote:Please build on this Frank, no more disappearing acts or injuries

This...that kind of defensive play is actually all NBA without question.

Vmart wrote:

smackeddog wrote:Please build on this Frank, no more disappearing acts or injuries

Instead of asking Frank to Build on this everyone should be asking Fizdale to build on Frank.

Fiz can only do so much for him confidence wise. He showed it tonight. It’s completely on him in my opinion. Fiz can tell him to remember this game and talk him up to the media but he can’t decide when Frank wants it.

Nalod wrote:

TheGame wrote:Yeah, all we need from Frank is about 12-14 points. His defense will probably prevent the other team from scoring 10-14 points, so it is like Frank is a 24-points per game pg.

From what I have seen for the most part THIS SEASON: “Things are better with Frank on the floor”.
To be fair Payton had a very good effect also but it was small sample. THere is little to celebrate in a 2-7 season but the incremental progress. Not just Frank, but even as maddening as Randle can be he is inconsistent, but that word does emphasize the positive.

Great win.

Must build on it from here. Frank must keep playing well and solidify is role.

If Fiz is a coach for real then this MUST happen.

Things are better with Frank on the court for sure.

fishmike wrote:So most know I like Frank and have really wanted him to succeed. Its been a rough couple years but it sure does seem we are seeing him break out and it could be magical. When teams "rebuild" successfully its because a couple of these guys they draft and work on pop, and fingers crossed that we are watching this unfold with Frank.

So that's all cute, but when Frank ran over to RJ and not to console so much but to fire up, keep your chin up, we got this... man, I phucking heart that kid. If you watched the post game you could clearly see Morris's excitement not just for the well earned win but for Frank as well.

The team needs Frank and my god how he's stepped up.

Can we give Fizdale and ounce of credit here? Frank has played the OPPOSITE of tight. The MSG squad were repeatedly saying how coaching staff said go make mistakes. People like to **** on Fizdale and most of the time its been pretty justified, but here's a young player who was in a 3 way PG battle for who could play worse. The others guys cant go, so its all on Frank to shine, and rather than play tight or worry about mistakes we are getting this. The kid has been totally turned loose and he's young and gonna have a stinker here or there but this is the **** we are seeing here guys, and like it or not its happening under Fizdale.

Basketball gods... I have but one prayer: SUSTAIN

You don’t give credit where credit isn’t due. Fizdale has to earn it too. Frank is earning it no thanks to Fizdale. If Fizz can’t see what he has under his damn nose then I have to question his ability to assess and make the necessary moves needed to make the team successful.

We are all in the know that Frank is only out there because of injury and an unfortunate event in DSJ life. Otherwise he is riding the bench talent unseen. You would be say shyt like he isn’t earning it in practice all the BS that comes with not playing.

Franks success is damning for the front office and Fizdale. Front office looking to trade him and Fizdale giving him 18 seconds before the half. So if you’re asking to give credit to Fizdale absolutely no.

StarksEwing1 wrote:

Vmart wrote:

fishmike wrote:So most know I like Frank and have really wanted him to succeed. Its been a rough couple years but it sure does seem we are seeing him break out and it could be magical. When teams "rebuild" successfully its because a couple of these guys they draft and work on pop, and fingers crossed that we are watching this unfold with Frank.

So that's all cute, but when Frank ran over to RJ and not to console so much but to fire up, keep your chin up, we got this... man, I phucking heart that kid. If you watched the post game you could clearly see Morris's excitement not just for the well earned win but for Frank as well.

The team needs Frank and my god how he's stepped up.

Can we give Fizdale and ounce of credit here? Frank has played the OPPOSITE of tight. The MSG squad were repeatedly saying how coaching staff said go make mistakes. People like to **** on Fizdale and most of the time its been pretty justified, but here's a young player who was in a 3 way PG battle for who could play worse. The others guys cant go, so its all on Frank to shine, and rather than play tight or worry about mistakes we are getting this. The kid has been totally turned loose and he's young and gonna have a stinker here or there but this is the **** we are seeing here guys, and like it or not its happening under Fizdale.

Basketball gods... I have but one prayer: SUSTAIN

You don’t give credit where credit isn’t due. Fizdale has to earn it too. Frank is earning it no thanks to Fizdale. If Fizz can’t see what he has under his damn nose then I have to question his ability to assess and make the necessary moves needed to make the team successful.

We are all in the know that Frank is only out there because of injury and an unfortunate event in DSJ life. Otherwise he is riding the bench talent unseen. You would be say shyt like he isn’t earning it in practice all the BS that comes with not playing.

Franks success is damning for the front office and Fizdale. Front office looking to trade him and Fizdale giving him 18 seconds before the half. So if you’re asking to give credit to Fizdale absolutely no.

I do think Fizdale deserves criticism for some of his decisions but as of now he is handling Frank very well, yes I understand not having smith and payton forced his hand BUT I think Fizdale is realizing how important Frank has become not only defensively but keep the offense s a better flow

Only time will tell. Like I said Fizdale has to earn it.

Vmart wrote:

fishmike wrote:So most know I like Frank and have really wanted him to succeed. Its been a rough couple years but it sure does seem we are seeing him break out and it could be magical. When teams "rebuild" successfully its because a couple of these guys they draft and work on pop, and fingers crossed that we are watching this unfold with Frank.

So that's all cute, but when Frank ran over to RJ and not to console so much but to fire up, keep your chin up, we got this... man, I phucking heart that kid. If you watched the post game you could clearly see Morris's excitement not just for the well earned win but for Frank as well.

The team needs Frank and my god how he's stepped up.

Can we give Fizdale and ounce of credit here? Frank has played the OPPOSITE of tight. The MSG squad were repeatedly saying how coaching staff said go make mistakes. People like to **** on Fizdale and most of the time its been pretty justified, but here's a young player who was in a 3 way PG battle for who could play worse. The others guys cant go, so its all on Frank to shine, and rather than play tight or worry about mistakes we are getting this. The kid has been totally turned loose and he's young and gonna have a stinker here or there but this is the **** we are seeing here guys, and like it or not its happening under Fizdale.

Basketball gods... I have but one prayer: SUSTAIN

You don’t give credit where credit isn’t due. Fizdale has to earn it too. Frank is earning it no thanks to Fizdale. If Fizz can’t see what he has under his damn nose then I have to question his ability to assess and make the necessary moves needed to make the team successful.

We are all in the know that Frank is only out there because of injury and an unfortunate event in DSJ life. Otherwise he is riding the bench talent unseen. You would be say shyt like he isn’t earning it in practice all the BS that comes with not playing.

Franks success is damning for the front office and Fizdale. Front office looking to trade him and Fizdale giving him 18 seconds before the half. So if you’re asking to give credit to Fizdale absolutely no.

He has struggled mightily and looked like he might be out of the league when his rookie deal is up. He wasn’t traded because there wasn’t a market. There wasn’t a conspiracy to keep Frank down. The Knicks picked up his option despite his struggles. Credit Frank for putting in the work and improving. He looked like he could run a team and be the starter. He has come a long way from the player who’s offense was so bad that his minutes impacted other young players’ development.

smackeddog wrote:Please build on this Frank, no more disappearing acts or injuries

Great game for Frank. Best game in quite some time. His aggreasivness and shooting were at a high level. Definitely played like an elite guard. Although Luca and KP had better scoring numbers he was by far the difference/best player in the game. Reminded me of the LBJ game but with even better offense. Hopefully he continues and uses that same mentality width lesser level PGs