Everyone in the current rotation seems to have identified their role.

So IMO it's either going to be Knox or Noel, but even those 2 have had their moments.

So who do you think it's going to be?

we need burks shooting

knicks1248 wrote:

Knixkik wrote:I see Bullock eventually being the odd man out. He's a good filler, but he just doesn't provide enough on either end. If the plan is to continue with Quickley and Rivers off the bench, than Burks needs to be starting sooner rather than later as he's a good 3rd scoring option in the starting line-up.

I doubt he goes from starter to DNP-coaches decision, Bullock was a ridiculous +36 against the Celtics the other day, the most from a knick player ever

Reggie Bullock - 🔥 NBA 🔥 - 2020-2021 NBA Season
➥ 11 Pts, 7 Reb, 1 Stl, 3 3PT ( 4-9 FG, 3-8 3PT, 0-0 FT ) & ± +36

his worth is not just in the numbers, we took a hit with our defense when he was out, especially against OKC.

Very true. So Thibs has a tough call to make. Right now Rivers may actually be the odd man out, but that also is hard to believe. The frontcourt rotation is fine, but the backcourt is getting crowded.

C Robinson/ Noel
PF Randle/ Toppin
SF Barrett/ Knox

SG Bullock/ Burks/ Rivers***
PG Payton/ Quickley

Knixkik wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Knixkik wrote:I see Bullock eventually being the odd man out. He's a good filler, but he just doesn't provide enough on either end. If the plan is to continue with Quickley and Rivers off the bench, than Burks needs to be starting sooner rather than later as he's a good 3rd scoring option in the starting line-up.

I doubt he goes from starter to DNP-coaches decision, Bullock was a ridiculous +36 against the Celtics the other day, the most from a knick player ever

Reggie Bullock - 🔥 NBA 🔥 - 2020-2021 NBA Season
➥ 11 Pts, 7 Reb, 1 Stl, 3 3PT ( 4-9 FG, 3-8 3PT, 0-0 FT ) & ± +36

his worth is not just in the numbers, we took a hit with our defense when he was out, especially against OKC.

Very true. So Thibs has a tough call to make. Right now Rivers may actually be the odd man out, but that also is hard to believe. The frontcourt rotation is fine, but the backcourt is getting crowded.

C Robinson/ Noel
PF Randle/ Toppin
SF Barrett/ Knox

SG Bullock/ Burks/ Rivers***
PG Payton/ Quickley

Not that hard to believe. Rivers is steadily crashing down to earth. Burks does pretty much the same things, but more consistently.

BigDaddyG wrote:

Knixkik wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Knixkik wrote:I see Bullock eventually being the odd man out. He's a good filler, but he just doesn't provide enough on either end. If the plan is to continue with Quickley and Rivers off the bench, than Burks needs to be starting sooner rather than later as he's a good 3rd scoring option in the starting line-up.

I doubt he goes from starter to DNP-coaches decision, Bullock was a ridiculous +36 against the Celtics the other day, the most from a knick player ever

Reggie Bullock - 🔥 NBA 🔥 - 2020-2021 NBA Season
➥ 11 Pts, 7 Reb, 1 Stl, 3 3PT ( 4-9 FG, 3-8 3PT, 0-0 FT ) & ± +36

his worth is not just in the numbers, we took a hit with our defense when he was out, especially against OKC.

Very true. So Thibs has a tough call to make. Right now Rivers may actually be the odd man out, but that also is hard to believe. The frontcourt rotation is fine, but the backcourt is getting crowded.

C Robinson/ Noel
PF Randle/ Toppin
SF Barrett/ Knox

SG Bullock/ Burks/ Rivers***
PG Payton/ Quickley

Not that hard to believe. Rivers is steadily crashing down to earth. Burks does pretty much the same things, but more consistently.

Yeah I agree.

martin wrote:

Nalod wrote:Bullock goes to the bench, Barrett likely rests a bit more, someone will get hurt, Burns wont’ play 36 min right away, rivers will get banged up, and we won’t play the Celtics every night. Knox will get 10-16 min a game.
Frankie might sit for while. Teams are never 100% healthy are they?

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My guess: Defense was first and there needed to be an offensive focal point of the second unit.

The big problem with the Knicks is that on some days, the Knicks simply can't hit a shot - and that goes for starters and bench.

The biggest thing Burks adds is his perimeter shooting (he shot ~37% from 3 over his prior 2 seasons across 5 different teams!). But nearly as important is the fact he's solid all around (Jack of All Trades?): he can make plays for others, shoot, score, play some D. That makes him effective in any lineup.

Based on who's playing now, Bullock/Knox stand to represent the bulk of the minutes lost.

On truly healthy team, I think he takes some minutes away from the whole gamut wings and guards: RJ/Bullock/Payton/Knox/Rivers/Quickley/Frank. Heck, Burks gives the Knicks another reason to go centerless for stretches so Noel/Mitch may lose some playing time as well.

The Knicks' most balanced lineup (when everyone is healthy) is probably Mitch/Randle/Burks/RJ/Quickley - you maximize the shooters and playmakers at the same time.

HofstraBBall wrote:

TPercy wrote:Bullock likely gets slowly rotated to the end of bench.

Do not think benching Bullock would be a good move or one that Thibs considers. Fact is Bullock is a solid defender. One of two currently on the starting five so therefore blends well with RJ and Randle. I thought this board is all about defense and the +/-?

Burks minutes will come out of the SG's and wings that do not have it going. And to give RJ a break from playing 40+. We know Thibs likes his vets so he may go with Burks and Rivers first off the bench. Toppin and Knox will now have to fight for back up 4 time and Burks time. This also forces Thibs to have shorter leashes on Quicks, Knox, Rivers, Payton and RJ. However, we all know that at least Thibs will go with hot hands down the stretch.

Bullock isnt going anywhere. It hasnt been sexy but he's played his role very well.

HofstraBBall wrote:

TPercy wrote:Bullock likely gets slowly rotated to the end of bench.

Do not think benching Bullock would be a good move or one that Thibs considers. Fact is Bullock is a solid defender. One of two currently on the starting five so therefore blends well with RJ and Randle. I thought this board is all about defense and the +/-?

Burks minutes will come out of the SG's and wings that do not have it going. And to give RJ a break from playing 40+. We know Thibs likes his vets so he may go with Burks and Rivers first off the bench. Toppin and Knox will now have to fight for back up 4 time and Burks time. This also forces Thibs to have shorter leashes on Quicks, Knox, Rivers, Payton and RJ. However, we all know that at least Thibs will go with hot hands down the stretch.

Main reason I had him out is because I don’t want Knox’s mins getting cut. I don’t hate Bullock, he’s contributed a lot defensively but Knox needs to keep his current mins.