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It was tough reading the last 10 pages, but it's the usual banter from most Knicks fans. The sky is constantly falling over and over again 
I wanted Mudiay so damn bad. In fact, I'll be watching him in Denver cause the kid is gonna be a star.
That being said, it's more than clear what the Knicks are trying to build here at this point, and if you pay attention objectively, you'll see how intriguing this is.
Jerian Grant is immediately our starting PG. He is the prototypical Triangle PG. Great shooter, great defender, great passer, and athletic. 6-5. He's the most pro ready of any PG in the draft and will be highly effective from jump. This trade is what made me accept the fact that we are taking a chance on Porzingis.
If we draft Mudiay, we get a potential great PG, and nothing else. No other potential good big man is available. Now you're forced to find that in free agency and that won't happen. Now you have Jerian Grant, who is ready from Day 1, which allows you to draft a potentially great big man. Now you have filled two major holes. Porzingis is athletic, he has great lateral movement which will allow him to guard the pick and roll. He can block shots. His offensive game is incredible. But mostly, his attitude is A1. All I needed to hear from him was...
A lot of fans weren’t happy they drafted me,” Porzingis said. “I have to do everything that’s in my hands to turn those booing fans into clapping fans. There’s nothing I can do. I was happy about it. I want to be part of this organization. Fans are a little bit harsh sometimes, but that’s how it is in New York and I’m ready for it.”
We're talking about his weight but guess what...don't nobody bang in the NBA no more! This is a perimeter league filled with perimeter players that's don't even know how to post up. He will bulk up. His style of play is the most important thing took at, and it is a perfect fit alongside Melo. They will be interchangeable at the 3-4 depending on the matchup.
Next season, for the first time...every player on the Knicks roster will have actual basketball skills. They will all be able to shoot. They will all be able to pass. They will be able to post. They will be able to shoot the 3. They will be able to run pick and roll. Everything the successful teams did this season...they will have the players to be able to do it themselves. Look at the Hawks. A bunch of "skill players" and no stars and they win 60. Well the Knicks can potentially be a team with all skill players, plus a Superstar in Melo. The key is getting another star to join. Knicks need Jimmy Butler, and a center. With David West on the way, he brings the toughness missing on the Knicks and he would be a great mentor to Porzingis and Bargnani (because he will be back next season as well, so we might as well get over the trade that brought him here, accept it and move on).
Jerian Grant
Melo
Porzingis
David West (soon)
Calderon
Galloway
Shved
Greek 2
Cleanthony Early
Bargnani
Jason Smith
Quincy Acy
Hopefully we shed Calderon's contract ASAP. Then you add a defensive big man (Robin Lopez?), a 3pt specialist/great shooter (Danny Green?), and a starting 2 guard that can score/defend (God willing...Jimmy Butler), and this team is ready to play ball and compete next season.
All skill players. Ball movement, cutting, shooting the lights out, post up, perimeter, run and gun or half court, plus good defense.
It is this well rounded-ness that I believe that Phil is going for, and I'm not mad at it. As long as there is a plan, I'm good to let it rock and see how they execute.
At the end of the day, Phil just placed the entire onus on him. All the pressure is on him now. Let's see if he fails...or if all he still knows how to do is win.
One more thing: Everyone needs to stop trying to define Melo's time as a star. Yall give Bron 5 more years of his prime when dude doesn't even have footwork or skills to outlast a drop in athleticism, yet yall are sooo sure he has 5 more years on top SMH. Melo, who's game is completely skill based, apparently only can expect to be good for 2-3 more years though. The logic is completely asinine. Like Phil said, Melo hasn't even reached his peak, and his skillset can allow him to be one of those players who has most their success in their 30's. With a highly skilled surrounding cast, I'm absolutely sure that Melo can have this type of ending to the 2nd half of his career.
I wanted Mudiay so damn bad. In fact, I'll be watching him in Denver cause the kid is gonna be a star.
That being said, it's more than clear what the Knicks are trying to build here at this point, and if you pay attention objectively, you'll see how intriguing this is.
Jerian Grant is immediately our starting PG. He is the prototypical Triangle PG. Great shooter, great defender, great passer, and athletic. 6-5. He's the most pro ready of any PG in the draft and will be highly effective from jump. This trade is what made me accept the fact that we are taking a chance on Porzingis.
If we draft Mudiay, we get a potential great PG, and nothing else. No other potential good big man is available. Now you're forced to find that in free agency and that won't happen. Now you have Jerian Grant, who is ready from Day 1, which allows you to draft a potentially great big man. Now you have filled two major holes. Porzingis is athletic, he has great lateral movement which will allow him to guard the pick and roll. He can block shots. His offensive game is incredible. But mostly, his attitude is A1. All I needed to hear from him was...
A lot of fans weren’t happy they drafted me,” Porzingis said. “I have to do everything that’s in my hands to turn those booing fans into clapping fans. There’s nothing I can do. I was happy about it. I want to be part of this organization. Fans are a little bit harsh sometimes, but that’s how it is in New York and I’m ready for it.”
We're talking about his weight but guess what...don't nobody bang in the NBA no more! This is a perimeter league filled with perimeter players that's don't even know how to post up. He will bulk up. His style of play is the most important thing took at, and it is a perfect fit alongside Melo. They will be interchangeable at the 3-4 depending on the matchup.
Next season, for the first time...every player on the Knicks roster will have actual basketball skills. They will all be able to shoot. They will all be able to pass. They will be able to post. They will be able to shoot the 3. They will be able to run pick and roll. Everything the successful teams did this season...they will have the players to be able to do it themselves. Look at the Hawks. A bunch of "skill players" and no stars and they win 60. Well the Knicks can potentially be a team with all skill players, plus a Superstar in Melo. The key is getting another star to join. Knicks need Jimmy Butler, and a center. With David West on the way, he brings the toughness missing on the Knicks and he would be a great mentor to Porzingis and Bargnani (because he will be back next season as well, so we might as well get over the trade that brought him here, accept it and move on).
Jerian Grant
Melo
Porzingis
David West (soon)
Calderon
Galloway
Shved
Greek 2
Cleanthony Early
Bargnani
Jason Smith
Quincy Acy
Hopefully we shed Calderon's contract ASAP. Then you add a defensive big man (Robin Lopez?), a 3pt specialist/great shooter (Danny Green?), and a starting 2 guard that can score/defend (God willing...Jimmy Butler), and this team is ready to play ball and compete next season.
All skill players. Ball movement, cutting, shooting the lights out, post up, perimeter, run and gun or half court, plus good defense.
It is this well rounded-ness that I believe that Phil is going for, and I'm not mad at it. As long as there is a plan, I'm good to let it rock and see how they execute.
At the end of the day, Phil just placed the entire onus on him. All the pressure is on him now. Let's see if he fails...or if all he still knows how to do is win.
One more thing: Everyone needs to stop trying to define Melo's time as a star. Yall give Bron 5 more years of his prime when dude doesn't even have footwork or skills to outlast a drop in athleticism, yet yall are sooo sure he has 5 more years on top SMH. Melo, who's game is completely skill based, apparently only can expect to be good for 2-3 more years though. The logic is completely asinine
. Like Phil said, Melo hasn't even reached his peak, and his skillset can allow him to be one of those players who has most their success in their 30's. With a highly skilled surrounding cast, I'm absolutely sure that Melo can have this type of ending to the 2nd half of his career.
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