Should be emphasized that a big part of Randle's uplevel, was from all the work he put in the short offseason.

Been for and against trading Julius, Im against it, if we can get him enough help to put us into contender status. Before the minutes catch up with him. Some injuries are about being on the floor too long.

Instead of clearing out space for a couple of stars. Id like to see the FO sign one while keeping Mitch/Noel/RJ/Quickley/Obi on the roster, in addition to Randle. Not suggesting any of them are being shopped. With the exception of Obi (who needs PT and an first rate PG more than anything).we've seen that they can win games. With or without Randle on the court. Easier with Randle, of course. Believe Rose will get a 2 year deal regardless.

If there was ever a draft to try to move to the top 3 and get the best PG we can, this would be it.
Id like to see the FO keep these players, if its contractually doable. Draft a top PG prospect. Then sign one star with the cap room. Believe that might make us deep enough to get past the Nets. Defense being a big reason.

Say what you want about Payton, he gave us some continuity. Made it easier to incorporate the new players. Get into the playoff hunt, sooner rsther than later.

Keeping these players on the roster, and trying to build from there, would help speed up not only the development of newly drafted players. It could speed up the development of the team as a whole.

knicks1248 wrote:All i know is we can't have Randle here doing it all alone like EWING & MELO. Those 2 guys had decent role players around them but never got that 2nd dude, by the time Amare and Sprewell came in the picture, Amare was done being an All star, and so was Ewing when spree got here.

I think the knicks will swing for the fences Via Trade/FA

SupremeCommander wrote:just came here to share in case it wasn't up... definitely a must read... I got goosebumps when I realized the reason I love this team is because they are executing Kobe Bryant's playbook - **** yeah

I hope it help changes the mind set of some fans that think the way to develop a young player is to put him on the court and tank, let him play through stupid mistakes.

Without veteran leadership, there is no development

Without a winning environment, there is no development

knicks1248 wrote:

SupremeCommander wrote:just came here to share in case it wasn't up... definitely a must read... I got goosebumps when I realized the reason I love this team is because they are executing Kobe Bryant's playbook - **** yeah

I hope it help changes the mind set of some fans that think the way to develop a young player is to put him on the court and tank, let him play through stupid mistakes.

Without veteran leadership, there is no development

Without a winning environment, there is no development

ramtour420 wrote:This article is like music to my ears. The greatest part about it is that it's not empty words, everything he says he has followed with actions. I am ready to build around Randle, RJ and the rest of the youth.

It was a great article. The progress Randle has made and Barrett too has sold me on the future of this team. And seems like the shooting concerns are less significant with these 2. There's some serious work being done by the players and coaching staff here. It's makes what we are seeing feel sustainable. It also makes me feel like they shouldn't make any significant trade. Wait until the right player wants to come via free agency.

knicks1248 wrote:

TPercy wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

SupremeCommander wrote:just came here to share in case it wasn't up... definitely a must read... I got goosebumps when I realized the reason I love this team is because they are executing Kobe Bryant's playbook - **** yeah

I hope it help changes the mind set of some fans that think the way to develop a young player is to put him on the court and tank, let him play through stupid mistakes.

Without veteran leadership, there is no development

Without a winning environment, there is no development

And Without Cade theres no championship so whats your point?

Still dreaming of a top pick, and then posting conspiracy theories when we drop in the draft every single time.

So what should we do now the we have an official All star/Leader on the roster that we didn't draft?

Should we trade him and TANK for Cade since we are not title contenders

We would all love Cade, but it's not like he's having some crazy season. He doesn't seem to be a world beater.

knicks1248 wrote:

Knixkik wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

TPercy wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

SupremeCommander wrote:just came here to share in case it wasn't up... definitely a must read... I got goosebumps when I realized the reason I love this team is because they are executing Kobe Bryant's playbook - **** yeah

I hope it help changes the mind set of some fans that think the way to develop a young player is to put him on the court and tank, let him play through stupid mistakes.

Without veteran leadership, there is no development

Without a winning environment, there is no development

And Without Cade theres no championship so whats your point?

Still dreaming of a top pick, and then posting conspiracy theories when we drop in the draft every single time.

So what should we do now the we have an official All star/Leader on the roster that we didn't draft?

Should we trade him and TANK for Cade since we are not title contenders

We would all love Cade, but it's not like he's having some crazy season. He doesn't seem to be a world beater.

He's probably a very good prospect, but not worth sacrificing an entire season for

ESPN had an interesting article on him. They aren't sure if he's an actually PG or a playmaking wing. They basically said on the high end he becomes a poor man's Doncic, and on the low end he probably ends up closer to a Khris Middleton type prospect. They felt like if he falls somewhere in between that outcome he's well worth the 1st overall pick, but may not be a franchise-altering player. Obviously he would be awesome to have, and this draft is going to generate some stars. I still wonder where Barrett would fall in a draft like this after his strong season at Duke.