There were combos where combined with Kessler/Clarkson could be part of a Mitch trade - in theory.

I didn't realize his stats (shooting %) were so yuck.

EwingsGlass wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:His stats are questionable but he does attack the paint/rim aggressively and can pass some --- thinking we need someone off the bench to get into the lane and he can also get hot.

There were combos where combined with Kessler/Clarkson could be part of a Mitch trade - in theory.

I didn't realize his stats (shooting %) were so yuck.

You could basically ask Deuce to make bad decisions with volume and get
The same numbers.

Not arguing for Clarkson and I tend to agree with your Deuce comment --- just that Deuce doesn't have first step or passing ability a guy like Clarkson has.

Again to be clear -- my thoughts on Clarkson were built around him packaged with Kessler (maybe a healthier big option for always injured Mitch).

LivingLegend wrote:Sexton looked pretty damn good - a little bit more under control and certainly would fit in with Knicks from the perspective of very good shooting %s.

Sexton is legit. Really matured after leaving Cleveland. Not really a backup though.

https://www.nba.com/stats/team/1610612752/players-advanced?dir=D&sort=EFG_PCT

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/clarkjo01.html

Basically, 12 of our 14 players currently have a higher eFG than Clarkson. Let’s skip the rookies and whatnot, this still means I would rather have ANY player with regular minutes taking shots over Clarkson.

I interpret any support for Clarkson as a request to take worse shots. Or to reallocate shots from players who shoot well to Clarkson. And, for the luxury of that terrible trade, you also give up every advanced stat metric that favors the players we already have for a chucker that doesn’t chuck well.

You can say “Really, even Jericho Sims?” And I would say, at least Jericho makes the shots he takes. Payne, Shamet, McBride, Kolek… literally any player in front of Clarkson is better suited to takes shots than Clarkson.

BigDaddyG wrote:Young Clarkson wasn't that bad. It's just hard for some people to keep off the weight... Wait, we're not talking about Kelly are we?

That's gold comedy gold

EwingsGlass wrote:Ok. We all know I love eFG.

https://www.nba.com/stats/team/1610612752/players-advanced?dir=D&sort=EFG_PCT

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/clarkjo01.html

Basically, 12 of our 14 players currently have a higher eFG than Clarkson. Let’s skip the rookies and whatnot, this still means I would rather have ANY player with regular minutes taking shots over Clarkson.

I interpret any support for Clarkson as a request to take worse shots. Or to reallocate shots from players who shoot well to Clarkson. And, for the luxury of that terrible trade, you also give up every advanced stat metric that favors the players we already have for a chucker that doesn’t chuck well.

You can say “Really, even Jericho Sims?” And I would say, at least Jericho makes the shots he takes. Payne, Shamet, McBride, Kolek… literally any player in front of Clarkson is better suited to takes shots than Clarkson.

Agreed..but I think Clarkson is a product of his environment in Utah.i think he comes here and does not become the modicum of efficiency but better than the chuckfest in Utah…

IMO the opinion you need either jumbo wing like Herb Jones or a scorer that can get bucket off the bench….i would rather have the former…but if the price is right…I would not mind it….