Uptown wrote:Chandler wrote:Fwiw miles is just breaking out this year. He’s 23. Drafted after sophomore yearKk is 21 and his coach told everyone to be patient. So I haven’t written him off. Yes everyone would prefer if he were contributing right now
Since the draft, I've monitored Bridges progressed compared to Knox. Depite Knox being younger, he got off to a faster start his rookie year because he got minutes and he was also the better shooter from deep than Bridges was stronger and the better athlete.
The major difference between the 2 players this year is confidence. Bridges is playing with confidence and is playing in a team that's allowing him to play through his mistakes. Bridges was throwing the ball across the MSG gym, and took some early in the shot-clock 3's but wasn't yanked off the floor by the coach. If Knox took some of the shots or made some of the passes Bridges made he would have been pulled immediately. Not blaming Thibs, but its just 2 different situations.
Knox really needs to work on his handle if he wants to make that jump to the next level. Right now he's just a 6'9 spot up shooter. Once, or if, he develops his handle becomes more than just someone who can dribble in a straight line and attacks the rim, he will make a major jump. But, he also needs the playing time.
agree with what you say, and also with those who think Miles is a better contributor at the moment. That said, every time Miles shot (not dunk) i expected a miss -- really did. ANd with KK i expect it to go in
there are two different approaches to these guys' development. KK would benefit with a better handle and improved defense (though i think he's shown growth there it needs another jump to get more playing time). IMO even if he doesn't develop a handle he can contribute. We have plenty of facilitators from pg, Julius, RJ. Anyone remember Rashard Lewis?
4/20/2021 9:46 PM
anyhow...... yeah Knox was a mistake.