A Blown Knee & Flat Tires-Another NY Pothole Year: 17-18 Knicks Season Thread

[qnsfinest]

The draft should not change or the lottery. That's the one thing I hate about NBA fans, they are so quick to want things to change. You don't see fans calling for change in the NFL drafting or especially their playoff seeding because if they went top 12 teams into the playoffs, at least 7 or 8 would be from the NFC.

You got to keep some things traditional. If you really want teams from tanking, the only thing you can do is give every team that didn't make the playoffs the same odds at getting the number pick. All 14 teams get 1 ball and you go from there. That will keep the teams who are currently eliminated from the playoffs losing on purpose and still playing hard.

 

[seemorecizzy]

The draft should not change or the lottery. That's the one thing I hate about NBA fans, they are so quick to want things to change. You don't see fans calling for change in the NFL drafting or especially their playoff seeding because if they went top 12 teams into the playoffs, at least 7 or 8 would be from the NFC.

You got to keep some things traditional. If you really want teams from tanking, the only thing you can do is give every team that didn't make the playoffs the same odds at getting the number pick. All 14 teams get 1 ball and you go from there. That will keep the teams who are currently eliminated from the playoffs losing on purpose and still playing hard.

Sliver is drunk with power
He wanna change everything
Nothing is wrong with the current nba
If they were gonna change anything, they should bring back handle checking and allow more aggressive play

 

[Youhadasparkwhenustarted]

On a positive note, Tim looked good last night, he's a much better player when he's looking to get to the rim first.The Knicks rarely get to the line so they need Tim to consistently be more aggressive. Hate it or love it, but drawing a foul is a skill most of the top players have, and it could really take Tim to that next level.

 

[storyteller]

On a positive note, Tim looked good last night, he's a much better player when he's looking to get to the rim first.The Knicks rarely get to the line so they need Tim to consistently be more aggressive. Hate it or love it, but drawing a foul is a skill most of the top players have, and it could really take Tim to that next level.

100% this. He's got a chance right now to be more aggressive because there's no real first option on the team. I'm still waiting for him to just embrace the opportunity.

 

[ISO]

they should bring back handle checking

Players still handcheck today. Kawhi, Beverley, Bradley and 'em all the elite defenders do it and get away with it.

fukk that shyt like Walt Frazier says play defense with your feet not your hands

 

[RickyGQ]

Man... if Collin Sexton is available when we pick...

 

[ISO]

I just want something to happen to ensure that every game I watch has athletes and their organizations trying to put out the best product of entertainment that they can.

I want to just watch basketball played by trying teams.

The NBA product is garbage.

What makes you think teams aren't trying? Did you see the Suns and Hawks game? You think the Knicks are losing on purpose? I definitely don't in fact them nikkas try too hard sometimes.

You think the Kings signed those veterans to nice contracts just to lose? You think Chicago is trying to lose? They were in prime tank position and went on a winning streak. You think Orlando was trying to lose with the way they started the season over the first 20 games? It's haves and have nots in the NBA, teams with predominantly young talent are bound to be on the losing end.

Honestly I'm shocked a team with the talent level of Atlanta even has 20 wins. The worst team in the A has nights they can challenge. shyt, the Nets have tough games sometimes that three pointer is the equalizer on some nights. 2010 Nets won 12 games with more talent

 

[ISO]

Man... if Colin Sexton is available when we pick...

I'd pass, we good.

 

[DPresidential]

What makes you think teams aren't trying? Did you see the Suns and Hawks game? You think the Knicks are losing on purpose? I definitely don't in fact them nikkas try too hard sometimes.

You think the Kings signed those veterans to nice contracts just to lose? You think Chicago is trying to lose? They were in prime tank position and went on a winning streak. You think Orlando was trying to lose with the way they started the season over the first 20 games? It's haves and have nots in the NBA, teams with predominantly young talent are bound to be on the losing end.

Honestly I'm shocked a team with the talent level of Atlanta even has 20 wins. 2010 Nets won 12 games with more talent

I'm sorry, breh.

There's been a miscommunication.

I was just saying that I want whatever system allows for the most amount of organizations - from exec to player - to put out a product that is being as competitive as possible.

Again, I'm not saying that players are missing shots. I'm also not saying that unless execs are willing to trade draft picks for an over the hill Vince Carter is trying to be competitive that year either.

I'm saying that at the start of the season, I'd like a system that ensure that if you go to a game, the product that's presented is first and foremost there for the entertainment of those who've paid their money to see the games. After which, a sliding priority scale with other important things - such as player development, going for playoffs, showcasing tradeable player, etc.

 

[RickyGQ]

I'd pass, we good.

We’re really not tho...

 

[ISO]

We’re really not tho...

Sexton is not a fit

 

[storyteller]

Take one of the youngest rookies since the one and done rule was introduced who statistically guards pick and roll ball handlers better than anyone in the league already and decide he's better off as a SG brehs...5 assists in the first half, 7 mins in the second half...

 

[K-ZOE]

Sexton is not a fit

This team doesn't have an identity whatsoever. Anybody that can play is a fit.

 

[Wargames]

This team doesn't have an identity whatsoever. Anybody that can play is a fit.

Knicks should look to go defensive in this draft (Mikal) and build their identity around that (as well as Frank and KP who are defensive freaks) and try to lure a FA with the pitch they could slot into that.......

but they won't cause they're stupid.......

 

[Kitsch]