Brunson is a dog. Reminds me of R.Felton the ex knick PG. Not afraid of the moment. I don’t get caught up in the money. Everybody is over paid because nba owners and this entertainment business called the nba is making more revenue. So pay the players for once instead of the owners making money off these guys.

Regarding fit, Brunson is someone I trust. And he has a huge support system in nyc. Perfect match perfect time. Now it’s RJs time to prove he’s a consistent franchise player who got better every year. Let Randle increase his value and send him packing. Give obi some shine next season please.

TPercy wrote:Randle better be taking 1000 3s the summer

THIS!

EwingsGlass wrote:I’d like to hear some thoughts on how he would work next to Randle. I don’t really see it it. I think he would work really well with Toppin though.

I also keep looking at Zach Lavigne and wondering if there is a play there.

I believe Leon has put us in play for all of the above. And Randle already used to taking a step back with RJ. I think he needs to focus on improving his individual stock then we trade him mid season. Obi fits the development movement more than Randle.

Adding Brunson should just be the beginning. More moves need to be made to open up the court and paint for Brunson in order to utilize all of his skills. Giving Obi extended mins with Brunson is one move...

Think of the ex-knicks players on Mavs of late. KP, Timmy, Trey Burke, Bullock, and of course our own home grown Frank.

Real story is Frank pushing Brunson out!

“Once a Maver-Knick, always a Maver-Knick!”

2-3 more seasons of guaranteed mediocrity before we can begin to move the Randle, Fournier and Brunson contracts off the books as expirings. That's assuming RJ and Mitch will be worth the large extensions we would be throwing their way too.

Jimbo5 wrote:

EwingsGlass wrote:I’d like to hear some thoughts on how he would work next to Randle. I don’t really see it it. I think he would work really well with Toppin though.

I also keep looking at Zach Lavigne and wondering if there is a play there.

I have been hearing that knicks and Randle talked and a reduced role is a possibility.if the knicks can somehow bring the energy and effort of the 2nd unit( start IQ and OBi) maybe the knicks can have an offense 2nd unit of Randle and Fournier together with grimes Drose and sims. I dont see Randle moving to the second unit but if Thibs is sold on Obi, there might be a chance.

If they cant swing a signing for Lavine or Beal and sign Brunson, i hope a starting line up of

Mitch, Obi, RJ, IQ(Grimes), Brunson can be good enought to reach the play in. Having Lavine or Beal might probably be good enough for outright playoffs.

Can a backcourt pairing of Brunson and Murray make sense?

That’s kind of my point. If you rewatch that video, there aren’t many blue jerseys in the paint unless it’s a player cutting from the corner. Randle generally parks at the top of the block and Robinson is generally boxing out on the lower block. I mean, whether it’s Barrett attacking the rim or Brunson, isn’t Toppin the better option given his ability to move without the ball and his excitement to finish off a lob? You basically have to make Randle a small ball center to let him play with Brunson.

I am really happy with the performance from Toppin at the end of the season and wonder if that’s a direction we should be headed.

Knixkik wrote:What happens if we steal Brunson away and Luka comes in out of shape and maybe misses a chunk of games next season and the Mavs regress and Knicks end up with a Dallas draft pick in that 12-15 pick range? That would be a nice little bonus to signing Brunson.

We are in an interesting position. Could be why Rose and company are allowing these “All In” headlines to float around and stealing Brunson. Dismantle the mavs just enough to miss the playoffs and pickup another pick while having brunson under contract. That fear alone might force the mavs to work with the Knicks and do a sign and trade. This gives the Knicks more leverage.