Put Some Hornacek On Our Game: 2016 New York Knicks Offseason Thread

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Knicksman20 said:
Melo earned the respect of two civil rights icons.


Few athletes in American history are as famous for taking a stand against injustice as Tommie Smith and John Carlos. The two sprinters won gold and bronze, respectively, at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, and used their moment on the medal stand to make a statement about race relations in America. You may have seen their photo once or twice:



The two civil rights icons were interviewed by The Undefeated's Marc J. Spears about modern athlete activism, and Carlos singled out Knicksforward Carmelo Anthony:

Carlos said he is impressed by the socially conscious Anthony's "attitude of truth."

"He is direct, very direct. And there is truth in [being] direct because there is purpose," he said. "Carmelo Anthony, he has always been out there doing what he feels is necessary. But it wasn't as strong until he adapted an avenue that brought back what has already been done in the Smith and Carlos stand in Mexico City and our belief in education. I think he is going to continue with the programs that he has going with the athletes he has involved. The truth he tells like it should be told, so the other people can see themselves in what he is doing. It's a bit like the old times."

Smith went on to praise the recent work of Melo, LeBron James, Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade, calling the movement "a lifelong relay." He and Carlos hope Melo and Team USA use their time at the Olympics to make a statement. IOC Rule 50 prohibits any political or religious statements during the Games -- in '68, Smith and Carlos were thrown out of the Olympic Village after their demonstration.

For his part, Melo seems more focused on getting his teammates to the medal stand:

"If I wanted to do something, I'd do it. I wouldn't let nothing hold me back. But I know I got a group of guys that got my back and need me there for them. The message I want to send is us standing on that medal stand united with them putting that gold medal around our neck despite everything that is going on in our country."

Even if he doesn't use the Olympics as a platform, Melo's activism has already earned the respect of two legends of the movement. That has to mean a great deal to him.

Tommie Smith and John Carlos praise Carmelo Anthony's activism, "attitude of truth"
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Captain out here leading the charge:wow:

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storyteller said:
I can't fam...it's just madness. In a perfect world, Baker and Randle will both show enough for Phil to cut Sasha and not risk losing them. He did it with Outlaw a couple of years ago when Travis Wear outplayed dude. But yeah, the only reasons for Sasha are that he knows the triangle so he can help the youth and KP likes him.
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Thats all you got for me?! :damn:

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Couple other notes:

Willy talking about working out against Gasol and what he's learning.
How Phil Jackson left Knicks’ rookie Olympian speechless | New York Post

“Playing in the Olympics games, it’s a big opportunity to improve and play big games and with a player like Pau,” Hernangomez said. “Practicing with him, he teaches me a couple of things, shows me some moves, little things to play better in the NBA. It’s a big opportunity for me to play against him in practice. I learned more with him in one month than in one year [in Spain].”


KP talking about being hyped for the season
Kristaps Porzingis all-in on new-look Knicks: ‘Big season for us’ | New York Post

“I’m really happy with all the moves that we made,” Porzingis said. “I think we got a lot better this offseason, just seeing all the guys we [brought] in, the talent that we have now. We have to have the mentality we have to do bigger things that we did last season. We have to be a much better team, and if everybody has that mentality, we all got to get together and work towards that goal [to reach] the playoffs. And if we do, go from there.”


Porzingis worked out with many of the new Knicks in Los Angeles in mid-July, and was impressed by his new teammates, saying “the guys looked really good.”

Porzingis, the fourth overall pick in the 2015 draft, has spent the offseason making sure he doesn’t have a sophomore slump, trying to get stronger and refine his skills. He won’t sneak up on anyone this season after he was a unanimous all-rookie selection, averaging 14.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game.

“The second season is going to be huge for me,” he said. “Now everybody knows I can play. It’s now how much better can I get with every season. The second season expectations are going to be higher, because of where I am – New York – and the fans are expecting a lot from me. I’m expecting a lot from myself as well. It’s going to be a really important season for me. I got to stay really locked in and do what I got to do next season, which is making the playoffs.”
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