Official 2017-2018 Knicks season thread

[floodarea]

Who here wants trae anyone? I don’t think anyone is on that train anymore.

Was never on that train

Dude is gonna be a scrub in the NBA

 

[the gr8est]

Can’t take anyone seriously that would take Trae with our pick. There are a plethora of solid prospects in this draft, but y’all want the one with the highest bust potential. What’s the success rate of small scoring guards in the league? AI, Kemba, Steph...anyone else of all star caliber fit the mold?

I've said many times in here that I agree Trae Young probably has the highest bust potential of the top prospects (maybe outside of JJJ) but again, the League has changed so drastically since the times of AI where you could only really make such a comparison for players drafted post 2009 when Steph was drafted. The League has shifted in Trae Young's favor and there haven't been a ton of prospects like him in recent years who have failed in the way people sometimes make it out to be. Certainly not any who led the NCAA in scoring and assists because that's never been done before by anybody ever. He's not necessarily my top pick, but as a freshman he just accomplished something that has never been done before playing in a very tough conference during an era that favors scoring PGs and outside shooting. I think it would be foolish to discount him being somebody special.

Personally, my biggest concern for Trae is his lack of athleticism more than his lack of size. He isn't THAT small and we have seen similarly statured or smaller players in recent seasons become great scoring PGs due mostly to their speed/quickness (Kemba, Kyrie, Isaiah, Lowry, Schroder, Lou Will) while Trae will have to rely mostly on what Steph does, but let's not act like it's inconceivable that he has the skillset to do so.

I also think something that gets overlooked about Trae that will be a HUGE advantage is his ability so shoot off a variety of dribble moves, something that has helped guys like Steph, Dame, and Isaiah make it to the next level without elite size or athleticism and there aren't too many guys outside of those 3 who do it better than Trae at the next level. That will help him get buckets against NBA defenders.

Steph Curry averaged 17 and 6 his rookie season. Would anybody really be surprised if Trae was able to match those numbers next year if he were a full-time starter? I don't think I would be. I think he's one of those guys who got so overrated that he's actually become underrated.

 

[アミーゴ]

If y’all ain’t watching Sexton idk what to tell you.

 

[ballinsam23]

Sexton and Frank would compliment each other damn near perfectly.

 

[8pm at msg]

Alabama vs Kentucky on ESPN right now

 

[floodarea]

#1 on my board if we stay in the 8/9 range

 

[8pm at msg]

I feel like it's either Sexton or Mikal honestly. But beggars can't be choosers, any of these young guys would help

 

[biggie62]

I feel like it's either Sexton or Mikal honestly. But beggars can't be choosers, any of these young guys would help

None of these kids are a transcendent generational talent but they’ll be solid players.

 

[nick.]

Sexton won't be available at 8-9 if he keeps up his play.

Perry Mills said they're prioritizing athleticism & versatility so it sounds like Miles or Mikal would be the pick.

 

[アミーゴ]

Sexton going to be the first true guard to go. Needs to stop playing so well.

 

[paulminus]

News surfaced Thursday that potential #1 overall pick Luka Doncic will miss at least two weeks with a thigh injury, which will likely keep him out for at least a small portion of the Euroleague season stretch run. Doncic’s club -- Real Madrid — had already been struggling of late, due in part to a rash of other injuries, including top scorer Sergio Llull and ex-NBA big men Gustavo Ayon and Anthony Randolph.

"Porter has ground to make up if he's going to be a top-three pick," added a third scout.

 

[donewithjs]

We’re definitely picking a euro G Leaguer.

 

[floodarea]

"Porter has ground to make up if he's going to be a top-three pick," added a third scout.

Drop that stock homie

 

[donewithjs]

The good thing is we are so trash that we can pick the best player available and not pick for needs.

 

[the gr8est]

Drop that stock homie

Down to 6 on nbadraft.net although he's still 1 or 2 on almost every other mock I see.

 

[biggie62]

Down to 6 on nbadraft.net although he's still 1 or 2 on almost every other mock I see.

That means we need to lose more games

 

[floodarea]

None of this matters because Silver gonna slide us that #1 pick anyway

 

[gaiiige]

None of this matters because Silver gonna slide us that #1 pick anyway

if there was ever a year to bless us it’s this one

 

[donewithjs]

So number #1 pick what’s the consensus? Or do you do what the Celtics did last year!

 

[ballinsam23]

Not a fan of twin tower type lineups (AD, Cousins) in today's game. Hypothetically speaking if we do get the #1 and don't want Ayton, I'd be open to moving it for the Suns 3 picks (most likely 3, 15, 16).

Could get very creative at that point like Ainge did with Fultz.

 

[nick.]

Not a fan of twin tower type lineups (AD, Cousins) in today's game. Hypothetically speaking if we do get the #1 and don't want Ayton, I'd be open to moving it for the Suns 3 picks (most likely 3, 15, 16).

I'd be in for that deal

Basically trading Doncic for MPJr, SGA, and whoever else we like in that range.

 

[8pm at msg]

Y'all aren't scared off of Porter Jr.'s injury?

I am

 

[nick.]

Y'all aren't scared off of Porter Jr.'s injury?

I am

I am, too but I'm taking him over JJJr.

I'd take Bagley over MPJr

 

[harlemtothebronx]

if there was ever a year to bless us it’s this one

Agreed.

This could be an accurate statement for every one of the last 18 years though.

 

[floodarea]

If we get the #1 pick it’s Luka no question