Official '24 NYK playoffs thread: east semifinals vs Indy

[ballinsam23]

is OG going to move the needle though? We need a superstar here

Defensively, absolutely.

We never had anyone good enough to guard the Tatums, Giannis, Butler, etc.

I dont like OGs offensive game, he prob thinks he's better than he is. Even if he has a bad game, the defense will always be A1. With RJ thats not the case, if he has a bad offensive game, there is no effort defensively.

We weren't resigning IQ, so I'm not worried about that.

 

[nick.]

2022-23 season to now

I don't love OG but for this team specifically, he makes much more sense than Barrett. Lower usage, better shooter, more willing to do the dirty work.

Makes even more sense if the front office is really focused on Donovan Mitchell.

 

[keko jones]

This trade serves as a reminder: only consider acquiring a Knicks player named murch if it's a throwback edition.

 

[8pm at msg]

Evan Fournier sighting

 

[donewithjs]

Coupé It your boy in looking good

 

[johnnyredstorm]

Halliburton is dropping 20 dimes tonight

 

[Upptempo]

This trade serves as a reminder: only consider acquiring a Knicks player named murch if it's a throwback edition.

I just copped my first Knicks jersey in forever and it was a Randle bc nobody else wants him and I got it for $50

 

[keko jones]

I just copped my first Knicks jersey in forever and it was a Randle bc nobody else wants him and I got it for $50

I was gifted a Brunson for Xmas, looking to send it back.

 

[アミーゴ]

Halliburton is dropping 20 dimes tonight

Still the most disappointing part

 

[Master Zik]

What about Randle though?

 

[Coupé It]

Coupé It your boy in looking good

Who?

I just got home

 

[Coupé It]

Damn.

These two teams Indiana and Orlando are going to be right there with us.

 

[don ramon]

team will have a lull before this coach figures it out
irks me that quickley wasn't used for a separate deal. i'm with this change going forward though

 

[Coupé It]

donewithjs oh you were talking about Fournier.

Evan Fournier has more game than RJ will ever have in his life.

 

[8pm at msg]

This road trip is killing us

 

[airmax1fanatic]

Wish we had a center that can shoot 3's.

 

[keko jones]

What saddens me about this trade and the Knicks overall is the ongoing bad luck and turnover we've experienced. Despite opportunities to draft superstars, we've often fallen short. Even in seasons where a high draft pick seemed inevitable, luck didn't favor us. We've been linked to great players, but made mistakes by overvaluing our youth or mishandling potential acquisitions. It's frustrating – when will we finally get it together?

For instance:
- In 2017, we chose Frank instead of Donovan.
- In 2018, Knox was picked over Mikal or Shai.
- In 2019, slipping to #3 meant missing out on the chance for #1, and we ended up with RJ, known for being an inefficient volume scorer.
- In 2020, we opted for Obi instead of Tyrese, despite widespread calls for the latter.

 

[njavier03]

Do you think IQ is good enough to take that next step like Brunson? Brunson was dominating in the games Luka was out and showed that ability early. IQ has gone off in a few games where he started but he's also had some really poor games where he started and looked lost. I think he'll be a solid 18/8 starting PG but not like a 25/10 guy that makes a team a contender

Possibly. Brunson only had to play 2nd to Luka. IQ played 4th to Brunson, Randle, and RJ. The latter is due to draft position. I think he’ll have a ton more freedom in Toronto. We’ll see what RJ can do now that he’s probably the 2nd/3rd option again, but with less ball dominant players. I’m more so tired of drafting guys and either not fully developing them or dumping them too soon. Mitch might be the only Knick we’ve drafted and kept for more than 5 years in like 30 years.

 

[アミーゴ]

Biggest miss in recent years

 

[Coupé It]

We just gave McBride his contract

 

[Upptempo]

Possibly. Brunson only had to play 2nd to Luka. IQ played 4th to Brunson, Randle, and RJ. The latter is due to draft position. I think he’ll have a ton more freedom in Toronto. We’ll see what RJ can do now that he’s probably the 2nd/3rd option again, but with less ball dominant players. I’m more so tired of drafting guys and either not fully developing them or dumping them too soon. Mitch might be the only Knick we’ve drafted and kept for more than 5 years in like 30 years.

I honestly want Quickley to succeed in Toronto bc he was a good player for us. Coming into a season where he wanted an extension and/or to start, he came in ready to ball out rather than mope like a lot of guys would do so I appreciate that a lot. He also embraced NYC when a lot of guys in his situation would've just faded into the background. I think he's gonna be a name in the league for a long time but it just wasn't feasible here

 

[アミーゴ]

Double Dribble from Japan

 

[Coupé It]

 

[njavier03]

The pressure on OG is going to be insane

 

[pr0phecy718]