Comments on: Knicks Morning News (2023.02.04)

By: Donnie Walsh

Donnie Walsh — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:44:15 +0000

I know Kyrie gets says stupid shit and does stuff that is against the spirit of working hard at his job, but, if somebody told me that I had to be roommates with an NBA player and had to choose right away without interviewing any of them, I’d probably have the best chance of happiness if I rolled the dice and chose Kyrie.

By: Knick fan not in NJ

Knick fan not in NJ — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 23:55:29 +0000

Owen, like you i never watch college basketball, but after reading your comments, I turned on the game to see what Edey is like. I watched most of the second half. Edey was a puzzle to me. He doesn’t seem that fast, just tall; but he’s not a stiff. I finally concluded he will be able to score in the NBA. He has a hook shot and with his height that will be hard to stop, especially since he has post moves that aren’t too slow. From his stats he can shoot free throws, so teams won’t be able to just hack him. But on defense, smaller guys got around him sometimes ( but sometimes not). It seemed too many times to give me confidence he could defend them in the NBA. In the NBA, even the big guys are reasonably fast on offense. Since the role of the modern center in the post in the NBA is defense, not offense, I can see why he won’t go high in the draft. But he could be useful situationally off the bench.

By: deeefense

deeefense — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 23:33:21 +0000

I pretty much hate that Obi trade.

I have no idea why some people feel like we should trade Obi or that his role here isn’t appropriate. Obi is very good at a few things, but very limited. He’s a backup PF on a team with an all star PF. What’s the issue? He’s right where he belongs. If he gets better over time (and he is inching forward) then maybe his minutes may be a problem. But right now everyone knows he’s a good finisher that’s trying to add a 3 pointer, but with no handle to create and not a particularly good rebounder or defender.

The other thing I hate is giving up anything at all to move Fournier. Ultimately we are going to need salary to make an important deal. Fournier will be perfect next year because he’ll be an expiring contract. He’s also good enough to play backup now if there are any injuries. Why would we throw away an asset now to move him when his contract will be an asset next year?

Neither of the players mentioned is going to help so much that we should do this deal.

By: frank

frank — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 23:10:05 +0000

I like this guy Jacque Vaughan — when asked about Kyrie:

“I think you have a responsibility as a basketball player, like I do as a coach. I show up, I do my job every single day, that’s what I signed up for, and that’s my expectation for 1 through 17.”

By: Early Bird

Early Bird — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 22:11:33 +0000

Vanderbilt was an elite level defender in Minnesota by the metrics. This year he’s not been very good on the same metrics.

I’d be pretty high on him if you believe in what he did last season. Maybe someone who watches a bit of Utah can comment.

Beasley would be a huge upgrade over Fournier, who can’t even hit his 3s this year. I’d hold Deuce and keep working on his shot for next year.

By: Owen

Owen — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 21:31:19 +0000

I am being reminded why I never watch college basketball

By: Owen

Owen — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 21:14:33 +0000

Turned on ESPN to watch a bit of Edey and got stuck in Auburn Tennessee. College needs the Elam Ending bad.

By: Z--man

Z--man — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 20:22:57 +0000

I wonder how effective Vanderbilt would be in the Draymond role….small-ball 5. If he could do that, it would be a huge plus over Obi.

By: Nicos

Nicos — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 20:15:01 +0000

I like Vanderbilt a lot but not sure of the fit- right now he’d be a upgrade over Sims and with no date on Mitch’s return that’s valuable. The problem is the second unit offense was non-existent with Sims and Hart together and you’d have the same issues with Vanderbilt. You can play him with Randle (which you couldn’t really do with Obi) but with Hart coming around and Mitch due back eventually I’m not sure that helps all that much. I could live with a straight swap of Obi for Vanderbilt I guess- its sad to say given Obi’s draft position but that seems like a pretty fair swap for both teams. I want no part of Beasley- I think Fournier would probably give you about the same value with consistent minutes- and I’d rather save draft capital for deals that will really move the needle.

By: outlier files: geo

outlier files: geo — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 19:18:39 +0000

howdy cdiggy…oh my goodness, you got me thinking of this Self Esteem and Control therapy stuff…

the need for control for me is pretty strong…it’s a challenge…

i’m internally “compelled” most times to be leaning heavily forward…aggressive often when I start to get excited/stressed…

trying to get better at slowing down and listen more…both at work and home with the family…

it’s challenging trying to lessen the desire to speak out…the feeling of the need to control is still super strong…

no doubt though the loved ones in our life are a good reminder just how illusionary control really is…