He is 6-4, not overly strong, not fast, but he can shoot. Good Euro player.
Not much to argue over. Im sure he'd want some sort of guarantee even if minimal.

The issue with Rokus has always been that he has claimed he is only interested in coming over only if the Knicks have a dedicated role and mins for him. Which has never really materialized. Thibs understandably was never going to do that. Rokus would have had to have been on the roster and earned Thibs trust like Deuce did. Rokus understandably said hey I rather get steady mins and role overseas.

Once Knicks locked in on drafting Kolek while also going into the season having Deuce locked signed up. They probably no longer felt a need for Rokus. If they lose faith in Kolek then they may circle back though they would probably just draft PG this coming draft.

Nalod wrote:

newyorknewyork wrote:Brining in Rokus makes sense because he has unknown upside while having a relatively safe floor given his pro experience. Probably a better gamble than most other available vets.

The issue with Rokus has always been that he has claimed he is only interested in coming over only if the Knicks have a dedicated role and mins for him. Which has never really materialized. Thibs understandably was never going to do that. Rokus would have had to have been on the roster and earned Thibs trust like Deuce did. Rokus understandably said hey I rather get steady mins and role overseas.

Once Knicks locked in on drafting Kolek while also going into the season having Deuce locked signed up. They probably no longer felt a need for Rokus. If they lose faith in Kolek then they may circle back though they would probably just draft PG this coming draft.

I never read he "claimed" anything but it's been implied and logical. It's relatively safe for Knicks but not for him if he does not have a logical guarantee of some sorts. I believe he makes about 1mm or there abouts in Europe. Its an issue becuase he has no demontrated an obvious talent for knicks or any team to bring him in.
In this CBA there are always talent surplus that provide opportunities for young players and vets that can move out of the way on non contenders and land in a limited role for a team looking to win now. This is our list and I'd rather have Shamet/simmons/smart for that small role.

Pretty sure I read this from him or a rep that spoke for him stating so. He has only played a couple of summer league games for the Knicks outside of that he has been overseas. Hasn't played in any preseason games to even see him in that setting with other veteran NBA players. Attempt to make the team, grind his way to earn rotation mins down the road etc.

He didn't join this years summer league team in an attempt to demonstrate he has developed into an obvious NBA ready player. He recently stated he already proved himself and its up to the Knicks to make the call. This isn't someone who views himself as a person who isn't NBA ready and working to earn a chance at the NBA.

On the other end Deuce Mcbride wasn't an NBA player his first 2 years while actively on the Knicks roster either. He just grinded his way within the org visibly. Gained confidence from his shooting practicing with the club and his work in the G-League.

For Rokus, very hard to tell if he is NBA material or not based off a couple summer league games and overseas play. We are a contender so Shamet would be the best choice given his work already done with the Knicks makes him a very safe choice as someone who could contribute when called upon. Rokus would represent more of a possible long term angle if he were to work out as an NBA player.