Comments on: Knicks Morning News (2018.04.10)

By: Bruno Almeida

Bruno Almeida — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 04:39:50 +0000

Like I said yesterday, I would pretty much make any trade for Doncic as long as it was KP + a 1st or 2 firsts and a pick swap. Anything more would probably be too much.

The one trade the glass half rebuilt was talking about yesterday would be the ideal scenario, pick swap this year, 2020 + pick swap 2021 and we take Parsons contract. It is a doable idea too if the Suns get the 1st overall maybe, as they probably won’t be too interested in Doncic because of Booker and could still draft a big man with the 8th or 9th overall pick.

Not like it would happen, but it’s nice to dream about.

By: kevin5318

kevin5318 — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 04:23:35 +0000

With Frank and KP as our foundation I wouldn’t be worried about defense long term. Someone else has to put the ball in the basket.

By: Ntilakilla

Ntilakilla — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 03:56:05 +0000

And I’m certain the Knicks can come up with an offer Memphis can’t refuse for Luka Doncic.

I’m a big KP fan, but I’d give him up for Doncic. No brainer.

By: Ntilakilla

Ntilakilla — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 03:53:10 +0000

to say that frank is ahead of pippen is like saying that mudiay was ahead of him and ‘omg now they might be the same kind of player now’…. you could say that about every underclassman that has entered the draft ever… there is nothing about frank that make him a uniquely qualified analog to pip to say that…

Jesus, the point about Scottie Pippen still went over the usual heads because the same people refuse to have a reasonable view about Ntilikina. When I said he was ahead of Pippen’s development, it was a way of contextualizing how ahead of the curve he is at this point in his career, even compared to a player who became NBA legends. No one is arguing Frank is destined to be come a legend, we are pointing to the fact that despite his struggles, Frank’s advanced for his to playing in the NBA, even with many years of development ahead of him. Just like it wouldn’t be fair to judge a 19 year old Pippin’s future based on where he was at that point in his development, it wouldn’t be fair to judge a 19 year old Frank’s future based on his rookie season as the 2nd youngest player in the NBA. And if it took Pippen five more years of college and NBA games to become even a +.100 WS/48 player, imagine how many games it will Frank to develop into a useful piece if at all? But naw, Knicks fans ain’t got time for that. They want to develop players, just not in a way that actually takes time and patience.

By: Knick fan not in NJ at this time

Knick fan not in NJ at this time — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 03:34:34 +0000

Then I am neither very interested in Porter nor do I want to make menphis an offer they can’t refuse. We’d be giving up good stuff and I think a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Of course, if we didn’t have to give up KP or Ntilikina, and could minimize the draft picks we trade, I could change my mind about dealing for Doncic.

By: The Glass Half Rebuilt

The Glass Half Rebuilt — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 03:16:40 +0000

MPJr probably won’t offer you much in the way of defense but he’s going to be the premier mismatch in the NBA at power forward. The guy is basically a 7 foot version of Carmelo Anthony (which means more dunks, the obvious decision to play him at power forward, and none of the ego/character problems).

And I’m certain the Knicks can come up with an offer Memphis can’t refuse for Luka Doncic.

By: Knick fan not in NJ at this time

Knick fan not in NJ at this time — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 01:42:09 +0000

I know very little about potential draft picks other than what I read here because I don’t pay attention to college basketball. Last year, I ended up wanting Ntilikina, despite not knowing much about him, because he was known for his defense and was young and maybe a prodigy. There’s a lot of debate here about how good he is, but I think it’s clear that he is fine for being drafted 9th, where you typically get a player who becomes a role player or an average starter (although of course I want him to be better than that). This year the only guy I really want is Doncic, also a prodigy and good at several things. But we won’t get him, so now I am torn. Mikal Bridges sounds like a two way player, but also perhaps a tweener. If we had the chance at Michael Porter Junior, maybe we should gamble on him, despite his injury. Would he be a two way player, or just an all offense type of guy?

By: Bruno Almeida

Bruno Almeida — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 01:34:12 +0000

The Jazz are embarrassing the Curry-less Warriors right now… this team is so fun to watch.

By: DRed

DRed — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 01:23:58 +0000

The Sixers should get another PG

By: 2FOR18, understands math

2FOR18, understands math — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 01:22:06 +0000

Haha Z. I’m bullish on Frank, and glad they took him over Dennis Smith. Just watch Frank on defense next time you’re at a game. He manages to guard his man and a passing lane; it’s fun to watch.