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Ceiling higher than he gets credit for. Whether he reaches it will remain to be seen.
Peter Popoff
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He's gonna be a beast.
Peter Popoff
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Peter Popoff
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He won't. Don't worry.Frank signed a deal with the Mavs
watch him ball out
Knicksman20
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Knicks' Julius Randle praises RJ Barrett's work ethic: 'He’s going to keep improving'
'You can tell the guys who really love the game'
When the Knicks signed Julius Randle to a lucrative four-year contract extension earlier this month, it ensured that Randle will be one of the team’s building blocks for years to come.
But Randle isn’t alone in being a pillar of what the Knicks hope to build. So too is RJ Barrett.
As Barrett heads into his third season as a Knick, the former No. 3 overall pick has shown steady improvement in each of his first two seasons, improving his offensive numbers across the board.
With season averages of 17.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists on 40.1 percent three-point shooting, Barrett is becoming the exact type of player the Knicks envisioned when they selected him in 2019, and according to Randle, he’s only going to get better.
“RJ’s going to be a really good player. What is he, 21? I don’t know how old he is. He’s young as hell,” Randle said while speaking exclusively with SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley. "He’s a really good player, and I can relate as far as what he’s done, and what I’ve seen from him so far in this offseason is he just keeps improving. That’s really what it’s about.”
Since the very first moment he arrived in New York, Barrett has shown a maturity well beyond his years, even with such high expectations in a huge market like the Big Apple. He’s started 127 of 128 regular season games he’s been available to play, and Randle has seen the youngster’s dedication shine through.
“You can tell the guys who really love the game and really dedicate themselves to their craft and he’s one of them. He’s going to keep improving," he said. "I think he’s going to have another big year and make a jump. And I’m excited, not only for him as an individual but for what he’s going to bring to our team. Because at the end of the day, that’s what it’s about. Our team success. And he’s going to look great because of that.”
https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-julius-randle-praises-rj-barrett-work-ethic
'You can tell the guys who really love the game'
When the Knicks signed Julius Randle to a lucrative four-year contract extension earlier this month, it ensured that Randle will be one of the team’s building blocks for years to come.
But Randle isn’t alone in being a pillar of what the Knicks hope to build. So too is RJ Barrett.
As Barrett heads into his third season as a Knick, the former No. 3 overall pick has shown steady improvement in each of his first two seasons, improving his offensive numbers across the board.
With season averages of 17.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.0 assists on 40.1 percent three-point shooting, Barrett is becoming the exact type of player the Knicks envisioned when they selected him in 2019, and according to Randle, he’s only going to get better.
“RJ’s going to be a really good player. What is he, 21? I don’t know how old he is. He’s young as hell,” Randle said while speaking exclusively with SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley. "He’s a really good player, and I can relate as far as what he’s done, and what I’ve seen from him so far in this offseason is he just keeps improving. That’s really what it’s about.”
Since the very first moment he arrived in New York, Barrett has shown a maturity well beyond his years, even with such high expectations in a huge market like the Big Apple. He’s started 127 of 128 regular season games he’s been available to play, and Randle has seen the youngster’s dedication shine through.
“You can tell the guys who really love the game and really dedicate themselves to their craft and he’s one of them. He’s going to keep improving," he said. "I think he’s going to have another big year and make a jump. And I’m excited, not only for him as an individual but for what he’s going to bring to our team. Because at the end of the day, that’s what it’s about. Our team success. And he’s going to look great because of that.”
https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-julius-randle-praises-rj-barrett-work-ethic
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Is this Kevin Knox's last season as a Knick? Breaking down his contract year
Knox is the longest-tenured Knick, but has been a disappointment
Kevin Knox’s NBA career isn’t off to the start he would like. Three seasons in the pros only diminished his playing time, with few visible improvements to provide optimism.
Still, he just turned 22 years old, can shoot the three, and is bound to get another chance due to his fit and the inevitability of injuries. Will this season be his first step towards redemption, or his last on the Knicks, and maybe in the league?
First, some background. What little we’ve seen of Knox lately may make Knicks fans forgetful of his productive moments.
In his rookie year, Knox played in 75 games and started most of them, averaging just under 30 minutes a night. That’s a lot to throw at a raw 19-year-old, and his efficiency proved as much. Knox only shot 37 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from two-point range, and struggled defensively.
On the positive side, Knox hit 34.3 percent of his threes on five attempts a game, including over 41.7 percent from the right corner. He showed off glimpses of explosive finishes, smart passing and soft floaters, even putting up 11 20-point performances on the year.
Expectations were cautiously optimistic entering Knox’s sophomore year, but he failed to reach them. Despite marginal improvements to his defense and shot selection, Knox’s deep shooting fell off a cliff. and with it much of his playing time and confidence. Even a midseason coaching change didn’t right the ship.
Entering year three, Knox impressed enough to have an immediate role off the bench, averaging over 20 minutes in his first 14 games, shooting a whopping 44.2 percent from three. It was a promising display for Knicks fans, eagerly awaiting the day Knox would emerge as a legitimate NBA contributor.
Unfortunately, these good times didn’t last, as veterans returned from injury while Knox hit a short shooting slump, resulting in his playing time once again vanishing. After playing 20+ minutes in six of his first 14 games, he spent the rest of the season juggling DNP-CD’s and garbage time minutes.
We’re now in year four of the Knox experiment after the Knicks took him ninth in the 2018 NBA Draft. The names who went after him are haunting: Mikal Bridges, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Miles Bridges, Michael Porter Jr. and a host of reliable guys later in the first round.
However, the past is the past, and with Knox’s rookie deal expiring this summer, he’s facing a season that can entirely determine his basketball future. Luckily for him, despite the Knicks' winning ways and new additions, he can still fight for a role.
Currently, the Knicks only employ two traditional “forwards” in Julius Randle and Obi Toppin. Their remaining bigs will play the five while RJ Barrett, Evan Fournier and Alec Burks will find themselves sliding down to the three and four spots for stretches.
There is a void to be filled for a bigger wing who can naturally play both forward positions. While Knox hasn’t proved himself reliable, if he takes a step this season, he could be a viable weapon off the bench.
Shooters are always necessary in this league, and if anything New York should be able to get a 40 percent clip out of Knox. He’s no longer unplayable defensively, and having a full season plus an offseason under Tom Thibodeau and his staff should mean improvement beyond that.
He’s also now the longest-tenured Knick on the roster, spending three years gaining chemistry with many of his current teammates.
All this can mean nothing in a month if Knox doesn’t show major strides. If that’s the case, the Knicks can let him walk as they did with Frank Ntilikina this summer.
Another option is a trade, sending him off to a less competitive team looking to buy low on a lottery talent. This way he might earn some playing time and thus a tryout for an extension or new team.
Given the manner of Ntilikina’s exit, it’s hard to imagine the Knicks finding a deal for Knox. If they do, it’s likely to come in the form of a second round pick or similarly struggling player.
However this season plays out, it’s the most important of Knox’s career.
https://sny.tv/articles/kevin-knox-last-knicks-season-contract-year
Knox is the longest-tenured Knick, but has been a disappointment
Kevin Knox’s NBA career isn’t off to the start he would like. Three seasons in the pros only diminished his playing time, with few visible improvements to provide optimism.
Still, he just turned 22 years old, can shoot the three, and is bound to get another chance due to his fit and the inevitability of injuries. Will this season be his first step towards redemption, or his last on the Knicks, and maybe in the league?
First, some background. What little we’ve seen of Knox lately may make Knicks fans forgetful of his productive moments.
In his rookie year, Knox played in 75 games and started most of them, averaging just under 30 minutes a night. That’s a lot to throw at a raw 19-year-old, and his efficiency proved as much. Knox only shot 37 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from two-point range, and struggled defensively.
On the positive side, Knox hit 34.3 percent of his threes on five attempts a game, including over 41.7 percent from the right corner. He showed off glimpses of explosive finishes, smart passing and soft floaters, even putting up 11 20-point performances on the year.
Expectations were cautiously optimistic entering Knox’s sophomore year, but he failed to reach them. Despite marginal improvements to his defense and shot selection, Knox’s deep shooting fell off a cliff. and with it much of his playing time and confidence. Even a midseason coaching change didn’t right the ship.
Entering year three, Knox impressed enough to have an immediate role off the bench, averaging over 20 minutes in his first 14 games, shooting a whopping 44.2 percent from three. It was a promising display for Knicks fans, eagerly awaiting the day Knox would emerge as a legitimate NBA contributor.
Unfortunately, these good times didn’t last, as veterans returned from injury while Knox hit a short shooting slump, resulting in his playing time once again vanishing. After playing 20+ minutes in six of his first 14 games, he spent the rest of the season juggling DNP-CD’s and garbage time minutes.
We’re now in year four of the Knox experiment after the Knicks took him ninth in the 2018 NBA Draft. The names who went after him are haunting: Mikal Bridges, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Miles Bridges, Michael Porter Jr. and a host of reliable guys later in the first round.
However, the past is the past, and with Knox’s rookie deal expiring this summer, he’s facing a season that can entirely determine his basketball future. Luckily for him, despite the Knicks' winning ways and new additions, he can still fight for a role.
Currently, the Knicks only employ two traditional “forwards” in Julius Randle and Obi Toppin. Their remaining bigs will play the five while RJ Barrett, Evan Fournier and Alec Burks will find themselves sliding down to the three and four spots for stretches.
There is a void to be filled for a bigger wing who can naturally play both forward positions. While Knox hasn’t proved himself reliable, if he takes a step this season, he could be a viable weapon off the bench.
Shooters are always necessary in this league, and if anything New York should be able to get a 40 percent clip out of Knox. He’s no longer unplayable defensively, and having a full season plus an offseason under Tom Thibodeau and his staff should mean improvement beyond that.
He’s also now the longest-tenured Knick on the roster, spending three years gaining chemistry with many of his current teammates.
All this can mean nothing in a month if Knox doesn’t show major strides. If that’s the case, the Knicks can let him walk as they did with Frank Ntilikina this summer.
Another option is a trade, sending him off to a less competitive team looking to buy low on a lottery talent. This way he might earn some playing time and thus a tryout for an extension or new team.
Given the manner of Ntilikina’s exit, it’s hard to imagine the Knicks finding a deal for Knox. If they do, it’s likely to come in the form of a second round pick or similarly struggling player.
However this season plays out, it’s the most important of Knox’s career.
https://sny.tv/articles/kevin-knox-last-knicks-season-contract-year
Peter Popoff
Baba Yega in black uptowns
We gonna be warriors good.
They need to get Wristflaps out of there though before I can root for them in the WestFrank signed a deal with the Mavs
watch him ball out
Frank, THJR, Trey.I, Knox next season
cuban a die hard knicks fan 
This the first time in a long time I don’t know what position to create in 2K myplayer. I usually pick whatever glaring positional hole the Knicks have an try to make them better that way. Just gonna have to make a wing and move Fournier to the bench.
The War Report
NewNewYork
Deuces. Knox is next.
You cats be hating on the wrong people. Frank was nothing but professional while he was out here. Meanwhile, Lfrid was out here sabotaging possessions and was the WOAT team player imaginable and he gets half the hate frank gets.
