I've struggled with the idea of losing iHart at the end of the season, as he will be out of our price range. But he has put on a show since handed the position of starting Center. He has shown he does far more than just rebound, he has "high basketball I.Q." and instinctively facilitates the chemistry of the team. He sees the whole court, not just the paint, and he can make deft passes and take quick advantage of opponents' mistakes. Like it or not, the Knicks are going to have to choose between Mitch and iHart in the very near future.
An interesting quote from Jazz coach Will Hardy on Isaiah Hartenstein: "I don't live in this media market, I don't know how much he's talked about, but watching him on film, his value is unbelievable. This guy is everywhere. Even the ones he doesn't get, he's occupying so many people on the glass. He's relentless. You have to match that on every - single - possession...and the one time you slip up, he taps it back out, or he gets the rebound."
I personally love Mitch, but iHart appears, to me anyway, as a better fit for this team. He facilitates the offense so much better with his passing and is far more involved with the "Five-on-the-Floor" than just working his position. He's part of the chemistry that seems to be pretty close to perfect right now. I noticed him patting Achiuwa on the back and off to the side talking to him that put a big smile on Achiuwa's face, and you could see his appreciation. In short, iHart seems to be taking Precious under his wing and getting him involved, encouraging him, and stroking his confidence. Not sure Mitch would do that, but that's not fair to speculate about that...maybe he would
I don't know. We are going to have a dilemma on our hands soon. Can't keep them both. As a side note, Mitch's trade value stretches our asset chest to meteoric heights. What does everyone on this board think? Do we have to let one go? If so, Mitch or iHart?