Comments on: 2018-19 Game Thread: Knicks vs. Raptors

By: Bruno Almeida

Bruno Almeida — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 04:37:18 +0000

Plus him being an advanced stats darling while averaging 15 minutes a game is always going to bring the section of casual fans who will automatically dismiss it as a small sample size, or him performing against backups, doesn’t matter etc etc, which is similar to the reception Jordan Bell’s numbers got last season.

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

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 04:08:10 +0000

From the external point of view, Robinson is a second round pick who plays maybe 10 minutes a game, does get a lot of blocks, but isn’t a good rebounder and can’t score unless he is right next to the basket. From a defensive point of view, other than the blocks, he has trouble defending players that are too strong for him. Of course, smart observers know a lot of these negatives will get better, but that doesn’t make for buzz.

By: The Honorable Cock Jowles

The Honorable Cock Jowles — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 03:35:12 +0000

I know you were kidding, but I think there’s a possibility Mitch is more productive than Doncic by sheer efficiency. Doncic has a lot of poor shooting nights (who cares, he’s the best 19 year old rookie possibly ever) and Mitch doesn’t.

I’d trade Mitch for Doncic straight up, no question, no second thought. But Mitch is exceptionally productive.

By: nicos

nicos — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 03:25:18 +0000

he’s the best rookie not named Luka Doncic

5.9bpm>>>3.9bpm. Let’s just call it a wash.

By: Grocer

Grocer — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 03:21:12 +0000

“He’s a tough little runt.” “He’s a grimy kid.”

– Fizdale praising Kadeem Allen.

By: Bruno Almeida

Bruno Almeida — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 03:19:31 +0000

Yeah, there’s a real chance DJ wins us a game or two if he has performances like this. I do think he’s at a point where he’s only trying hard on big games like this, to audiction for a role in the playoffs and / or next season, but it seems to be the only thing that can come close to halting the tank.

By: nicos

nicos — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 03:15:12 +0000

25 pts, 25 rebounds, 4 blocks from the center position. I think they’ll be enough to temporarily derail the tank on Monday at Cleveland. I really hope they’re just keeping DJ just until the playoff roster deadline as I’d like to see Mitch and Kornet getting all the minutes at the 5.

By: The Honorable Cock Jowles

The Honorable Cock Jowles — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 03:08:49 +0000

Draft position?

College name, draft position, bench player on the worst team in basketball, hasn’t played more than 700 minutes, does a lot of scrappy hustle stuff (in addition to the blocks, which are often more finger-tipped symptoms of excellent overall defense than highlight-reel, tenth-row ESPN fodder)…

It’s all dumb — he’s the best rookie not named Luka Doncic — but it’s clear that there are a number of biases working against him. Whatever. I don’t want people to know how good he is until the Knicks’ front office knows. I’m not fully convinced of the latter yet.

By: bockadoo

bockadoo — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 02:59:34 +0000

Clyde’s suit – have you seen clydesofly.com?

By: Clyde's suit

Clyde's suit — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 02:57:02 +0000

Hez for 3! LOL

A much better effort tonight, but the Tank is rolls on.