Comments on: Knicks Morning News (2023.10.31)

By: Ben R

Ben R — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 23:11:29 +0000

IQ is shorter than Reaves but he has more wingspan and is a much better defender by every metric you can look at. Reeves is more efficient but he also has tried to do a lot less than IQ, he stays in his lane much more. Reaves’s 3pt% for his career is a bit lower but basically the same as IQ’s. So really it is just a higher 2pt% but he averages fewer 2pt shots per 36 than IQ. Also, IQ’s BPM is significantly better for his career. Even if it is a noisy stat -0.7 vs 1.0 is a huge difference.

Reaves is better at being a floor stretcher with a bit of creation that plays off of a player like LeBron. IQ is better at being an offense initiator and primary scorer and a better defender. IQ has had 26% of 2s and 62% of 3s assisted while Reaves has had 45% of 2s and 90% of 3s assisted.

I think IQ’s role is generally paid more. Plus Reaves has only had one good season. So I think there was fear of regression and fear of a low ceiling keeping his contract down.

By: cybersoze

cybersoze — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 23:07:26 +0000

Based on the number of good games i’ve seen from IQ compared to the good games i’ve seen from Reaves, i’d definitely keep IQ. 😀

By: cybersoze

cybersoze — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 23:03:33 +0000

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed:
Donovan Mitchell is active for the Cavs tonight against the Knicks.

By: Hubert IV

Hubert IV — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:03:20 +0000

Ah, yes, let’s cite the deeply flawed all-in-one statistics and make believe they’re like WAR. Not much of an argument.

By: Hubert IV

Hubert IV — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:01:08 +0000

Big wings who can handle some usage and defend

Yeah, height is a metric, too, and 6’5″ vs 6’3″ is a pretty clear advantage. Just ask IQ’s coach.

By: Early Bird Writes

Early Bird Writes — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:57:20 +0000

Reaves beat IQ in literally every shooting category: FG%, eFG%, TS%, 2pt%, 3pt%, FT%. And none of them were close.

BPM, DARKO, and EPM all favor IQ. Again, not really worth bringing up.

By: TNFH

TNFH — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:55:28 +0000

I would take Reaves over IQ, and I love IQ. Big wings who can handle some usage and defend are worth their weight in gold.

I don’t see Quickley getting traded at the deadline. His salary is simply too small unless it’s part of a larger deal. I think we go into restricted free agency and either match the best offer or get him to begrudgingly sign whatever we’re offering.

By: ess-dog

ess-dog — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:52:28 +0000

Man, ess-dog, you are one doggie downer. (Not to be confused with one downtown doogie.)

LOL. I wasn’t trying to be negative. I actually think it could end in a decent outcome.

In my mind, I was imagining the Bulls playing terribly and then deciding to trade LaVine for a few firsts, Quick, and filler.

I know people here are against this “star”, but Brunson, Grimes/RJ, LaVine, Randle, Mitch could be a strong lineup.

Or you have the other usual names like KAT and a few others. Idk… I just don’t see a lot of other avenues over the next three years or so.

By: walkerandbendercornerstones

walkerandbendercornerstones — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:47:04 +0000

Morey is a floor raiser, not a ceiling raiser. He’s more of a a 2B option, than a true number one. He’s a great hustle bunny GM though.

By: Hubert IV

Hubert IV — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:45:20 +0000

IQ is favored by pretty much every metric, so I wasn’t in a rush to answer

Reaves beat IQ in literally every shooting category: FG%, eFG%, TS%, 2pt%, 3pt%, FT%. And none of them were close.

Reaves was also great in the playoffs while IQ had a -3.7 BPM.

So yeah, I’d say significantly better. And while appeals to authority are never ideal, I’m pretty comfortable citing USA Basketball’s selection of one over the other as evidence.