martin wrote:

Knixkik wrote:

Philc1 wrote:RJ’s shot has been off so far this year but his defense and rebounding last night was excellent and a big reason why this was even a game

Yeah barrett will be fine. His offense may never be consistent star level but he’s a well balanced player who can lock in on both ends when it matters. My expectation for him is to eventually become a Khris Middleton level player.

Khris Middleton but without the offensive ability? I just don't see how people can project RJ out to be a top line offensive guy with Middleton as his projection.

RJ is hard working. And I hope he finds the magic that he was flowing with last year.

I think RJ is a consistent jumpshot away from being an All-Star.

NYKBocker wrote:

martin wrote:

Knixkik wrote:

Philc1 wrote:RJ’s shot has been off so far this year but his defense and rebounding last night was excellent and a big reason why this was even a game

Yeah barrett will be fine. His offense may never be consistent star level but he’s a well balanced player who can lock in on both ends when it matters. My expectation for him is to eventually become a Khris Middleton level player.

Khris Middleton but without the offensive ability? I just don't see how people can project RJ out to be a top line offensive guy with Middleton as his projection.

RJ is hard working. And I hope he finds the magic that he was flowing with last year.

I think RJ is a consistent jumpshot away from being an All-Star.

Was really impressed with his D last night. If he can find his shot again like he did last year no reason he can’t be one of the league’s best two way players

Panos wrote:

fishmike wrote:when you see how this FO has managed mistakes like Fournier, Kemba, Cam, Obi, etc... what you see a pattern of moving on and getting it right the next time. Fournier and Kemba were not good FA signings. Brunson, DD and IHart are looking pretty good so far.

Agreed. I just pray that Bojan is strong enough defensively not to be the same kind of issue where he rides pine.

But again.. they get it right. We big defensive guys and a frontcourt who can own the boards. We need another scorer who can facilitate as well, and he will be both a great bench player and take the pressure off getting Randle back

Biggest mistakes Knicks FO has made, outside of Obi draft.

Recovered quite nicely.

KnickDanger wrote:Huge whiff - seems the FO learned their lesson. Some mistakes just happen, but no more softies who do not play D.

As someone else mentioned though he took the situation with as much grace as you could hope for. The millions probably helped.

It's like the FO went through a short period where they thought WWW was some kind of basketball savant and then sobered up and learned to listen to Thibs

Rookie wrote:

KnickDanger wrote:Huge whiff - seems the FO learned their lesson. Some mistakes just happen, but no more softies who do not play D.

As someone else mentioned though he took the situation with as much grace as you could hope for. The millions probably helped.

It's like the FO went through a short period where they thought WWW was some kind of basketball savant and then sobered up and learned to listen to Thibs

Interesting point.