Comments on: 9/11: Knicks Reflect on the Tragedy

By: bobneptune

bobneptune — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:17:32 +0000

I just don’t understand why some here are more invested in the pristine status of their “opinions” than the success of the team they say they are rooting for. No one has to look at the world through rose colored glasses and say anything other than Frank has played poor offensive BB the past 2 seasons, but when he actually DOES play well how about giving the devil his due?

He entered the game with 8:11 remaining and France down by seven. 3 and a half minutes later he had gotten 2 assists, made a driving lay-up and canned the three that tied the game. Kemba Walker had a shitty game, but I’m sure he had nothing to do with that either.

This was probably the biggest game he ever played in his life and sacked up and played very well at crunch time. The guy is 21 fucking years old. Can someone let this guy marinate a little bit please.

But why am I surprised…. 45% of this country is on their knees praying for a recession so the can get a certain someone out of the Oval Office.

By: alsep73

alsep73 — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:42:03 +0000

If nothing else, I can imagine Pop wanting to trade for him now after seeing the platonic ideal of Frank up close.

By: Owen

Owen — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:38:00 +0000

Nice post Brian.

Never forget.

By: Stratomatic: Sometimes referred to as Satan

Stratomatic: Sometimes referred to as Satan — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:32:34 +0000

Just to bring it in balance, Frank is still very raw on offense. He’s still going to have a lot of games where he contributes very little on offense or goes 1 for 6 etc… That goes double on a “low IQ”, “isolation heavy”, “create your own shot” type of offense like the Knicks will probably run where he’ll get fewer easy looks. However, he’s clearly making progress and can contribute on a good NBA team right now if used properly in a smart offense. They played him down the stretch of this critical game and he was very good on both sides.

In the end, it’s going to take at least 2-3 more years for him to reach whatever his potential is.

I’m not sure the Knicks are smart enough to see his potential value or have that kind of patience to wait for it.

I’m pretty sure Frank is smart enough to know to get out of town and go to a good organization if they aren’t developing him or using him correctly.

By: Knew Your Nicks

Knew Your Nicks — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:17:59 +0000

One said bust,
Other said trash,
Frank said: Surprise !!!

By: Knew Your Nicks

Knew Your Nicks — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:16:35 +0000

From being called ‘trash’ even from the fans of his team to playing starter minutes and erasing Kemba is not exactly …just ok.
Frank played solid D made clutch shots and entered history as a vital member of a team that beated ‘the 13yrs undefeated’.

By: KnickfaninNJ

KnickfaninNJ — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:02:57 +0000

I didn’t know it was actually on or I would have watched.

By: Ingmarrrr

Ingmarrrr — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:02:43 +0000

Myself @16 yesterday:

His track record says Frank will be trash against the U.S. tomorrow.

Throw his previous track record out of the window. He has a new one. It’s one game long, and still.

By: Stratomatic: Sometimes referred to as Satan

Stratomatic: Sometimes referred to as Satan — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:02:23 +0000

France in underrated.

When you have an elite defender like Gobert manning the middle, a couple of other good defenders on the perimeter (like Frank) and play smart team oriented ball so you get some open 3s and good lobs, you are going to be a good team. France is a well constructed NBA level team even though it has no elite offensive talent. They know how to play basketball.

(you can’t stop Frank. you can only hope he takes a nap during the game) 🙂

By: GoNYGoNYGo - Dolan must sell

GoNYGoNYGo - Dolan must sell — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:00:30 +0000

Chill on Frank. He looked better but this was more Rudy G and Fournier but after a brief few moments of brainless balling in the 2nd quarter, Frank was solid. But a huge win for France and an embarrassing game for the USA.