Comments on: Knicks Morning News (2018.10.07)

By: TheOakmanCometh

TheOakmanCometh — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 00:51:53 +0000

The “who sucks less” arguments are more meaningful this year because almost no one is guaranteed playing time, so a 14th man like Vonleh or Ron could earn serious minutes with a small hot streak. Baker could start like 10 games this year.

By: Knick fan not in NJ who thinks our rookies will lead us to a lousy lottery pick in 2019

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 23:55:58 +0000

I listened to the Dunc’d over under forecasts for the Eastern conference. They both thought the Knicks would be under the Vegas line. Why? Because, without KP, who do they have? (this is their opinion). They don’t think of anyone else on the team as an NBA level player who is good enough to make a team better. Part of this is their overall disinterest in the Knicks, but part of this is their overall skepticism of anyone who doesn’t already have good stats at the NBA level. I think in many cases they are correct in this, but not here. Enes Kanter in particular was a second string player at OKC and the overshadowed by KP in NY. But he’s only 26. This is when he should be getting better. But everyone is just assuming more of the same in their predictions for this season. I’m starting to think the Knicks could really surprise some people.

By: Stratomatic "Porzingis, Ntilikina, Knox & Robinson are going to lead us to the promised land

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 23:48:28 +0000

@26 His reputation around the league is kind of like David Lee’s when he was a boxscore darling. It will take some time to change that, but if he’s legitimately getting better defensively he might break through eventually. Lee did. He’s simultaneously such a beast and likable guy, I’m rooting for him.

By: Bruno Almeida

Bruno Almeida — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 23:43:06 +0000

I don’t think Kanter gets all-star consideration because Embiid and Horford should be locks unless one of them gets injured. Then there’s also Drummond to compete with. I think he has a slight chance considering injuries but it’s quite unlikely.

By: kevin5318

kevin5318 — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 23:10:02 +0000

@35 I wonder what are Kanters all star chances if he drops 20 and 12 or something like that.

By: Stratomatic "Porzingis, Ntilikina, Knox & Robinson are going to lead us to the promised land

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 21:49:06 +0000

Kanter has looked better defensively this year. He’s so fit right now he’s getting up and down and around the court a lot better. We may have to keep him. 🙂

By: Cock Jowles, #1 Purveyor of Wanton Chuckery

Cock Jowles, #1 Purveyor of Wanton Chuckery — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 21:35:24 +0000

From a theoretical perspective, it’s a worthwhile argument. Practically, however: Who gives a floundering fuck?

By: nicos

nicos — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 21:15:39 +0000

I didn’t realize that the clock on Trier’s 45 days doesn’t start until the start off the G-League season on November 3rd so the Knicks don’t have to make any decision until Dec 18th. By that time Fizdale & Co. should have a pretty solid read on who they want to keep out of those guys at the end of the roster- if indeed they want to keep Trier with the big club at all.

Tho only real downside is that it might be nice to have that additional 2-way slot open when teams make their final cuts as there might be someone more promising than any of our guys floating around.

By: JK47

JK47 — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 20:14:31 +0000

“Who sucks less” arguments are a staple of Knickerblogger

By: Jack Bauer

Jack Bauer — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 20:11:25 +0000

It would be smart to keep Vonleh given his age and potential. Most importantly his one apparent NBA skill, rebounding, might look really good next to KP who is sorely lacking in that department. It would be worth a try to see how those 2 play together.

Mudiay – just say no