Official '24 NYK playoffs thread, RD1 vs PHI

[njavier03]

if you remove the trades our team would be a lot better because the guys we traded IQ, RJ, fournier, grimes are all healthy and can contribute now... but with everyone healthy the OG trade made us a lot better... I still dont understand trading grimes though.... we gave up for burks and bojan who are older than this current team....when they score consistently they are good but other than that they dont bring much to the table... at least with grimes he doesnt have to score to be effective

while i agree that the Detroit trade hasn't really benefited us YET, Grimes was overrated imo. he has fluidity in his game, but he just wasn't efficient and wasnt a play maker. defense was overrated too. Frank 2.0

 

[you go boy]

^ grimes aint that bad if anything hes shump 2.0

 

[keko jones]

if you remove the trades our team would be a lot better because the guys we traded IQ, RJ, fournier, grimes are all healthy and can contribute now... but with everyone healthy the OG trade made us a lot better... I still dont understand trading grimes though.... we gave up for burks and bojan who are older than this current team....when they score consistently they are good but other than that they dont bring much to the table... at least with grimes he doesnt have to score to be effective

I didn't delve too much into the trade discussion because it didn't seem detrimental on paper. I didn't perceive it as an improvement, but I also didn't think it made us worse off (referring to the Detroit trade). I viewed it more as a means to keep Thibs content. I never understood the rationale behind trading for Burks or Bojan when they essentially replicate Fournier's style of play. They've proven to be just that - lacking in defense and offering only occasional scoring bursts. However, their roles should diminish and complement the team more as players regain their health.

Looking ahead, I envision the lineup to be as follows:

- Brunson / Duece
- Ragu / Burks
- OG / Hart
- Randle / Bojan
- Mitch / iHart

Ultimately, I see this as the direction we're heading, and I believe both players are complemented by defensive-minded teammates. The key will be ensuring that Burks distributes the ball; otherwise, it's going to be challenging.

On another note, during their brief time in Toronto, RJ seems to have been held back by Thibs and Randle, while IQ appears to be proving himself as a legitimate starter. I'm genuinely pleased for them.

 

[njavier03]

^ grimes aint that bad if anything hes shump 2.0

I meant more in terms of being overvalued by fans yet never actually producing

 

[johnnyredstorm]

the trade was the right move, the problem is Nolan hasn’t been consistent and Burks is defective

 

[8pm at msg]

RJ and Fournier were definitely in need of a fresh start, we got back two players with OG and Precious who fit the on court philosophy and while Bojan is a bit shaky he's still shooting well from 3 and actually will pass when the opportunity presents itself.

Burks on the other hand, is mostly likely dead weight. Might have a few Alec Jordan/Kobe Burks performances out of nowhere but I'm not expecting much from him overall.

 

[keko jones]

I agree

 

[Mark Antony]

Respectfully I need someone with a platform to explain that GOAT is an acronym in this context, not a word. PG not even a bad prototype to follow or favorite to have, just makes me cringe a little because in my head I hear "Paul George is the Greatest Of All Time".

 

[Spectacular23]

Respectfully, I never want to hear Grimes in this thread ever again, i will always and never forgive this

 

[gaiiige]

 

[Mister Meaner]

 

[pr0phecy718]

Hmmm

 

[keko jones]

I guess since.we need to post it more than once.

 

[johnnyredstorm]

Is shake Milton any good? His stats look like buttcheeks.

 

[paulminus]

Deuce is a damn baller and needs 20 mpg at least

deuce deserve a consistent minimum of 15-20 minutes a game

 

[keko jones]

Is shake Milton any good? His stats look like buttcheeks.

I would oh have gone for Marcus Morris.

 

[njavier03]

If it means Burks never sees the floor I’m for it

 

[ihust1e]

i feel like milton had that 1 week jeremy lin run in philly once and then nothing since then lol

 

[pr0phecy718]

 

[8pm at msg]

That's not good at all

 

[ballinsam23]

Non-contact

This season might be a wrap smfh

 

[gaiiige]

bro no ****ing way

 

[pr0phecy718]

Lol smh this is terrible

 

[don ramon]

just one thing after another. hope it's not serious

 

[onewearz]

shut it down ...