Comments on: Game Thread 2023-24 Knicks vs. Grizzlies (Street Clothes Opener, which is not really a thing)

By: Stratomatic

Stratomatic — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:13:59 +0000

“Medical” should keep Brunson, OG, and Grimes out for the next couple of games. If not, Thibs will run these guys into the ground. I’d way rather rest until after the all star break, get healthy, and get ready for the second half and playoffs with a healthy rested team than allow Thibs to keep pushing the limits. Then Mitch and Randle will come back and a couple of weeks after that we should be peaking for the stretch run.

By: Donnie Walsh

Donnie Walsh — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:12:47 +0000

Every injury that’s ever been sustained during a workout of any kind can be blamed on fatigue of some sort. It’s the low-hanging fruit and it’s impossible to disprove. But I feel like it tells only a fraction of the real story in almost every case.

By: KBA: 50+ wins

KBA: 50+ wins — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 04:47:45 +0000

TNFHsays:
February 6, 2024 at 21:14
Brunson really only has one gear and it’s terrifying right now

Z–mansays:
February 6, 2024 at 21:24
This is depressing…

I left for the night between these two posts. WTF happened?! The rest of the thread is terrifying.

By: Hubert IV

Hubert IV — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 04:07:56 +0000

Respectfully, Marechal, that sounds like denial. Take Randle, for instance. If you fall on your shoulder, a fatigued labrum is more likely to tear than a rested one. Take Brunson, tonight. Ankles turn more readily when the muscles and tendons are exhausted. Take OG. No one knows what the hell is wrong with him but elbow aggravation screams overuse.

The loads these guys were asked to carry in January were ridiculous. It’s not a coincidence they’re all hurt.

By: marechal

marechal — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:59:13 +0000

I find Thibs a minute manic as much as anyone, but other than I-Hart and OG, I would put the injuries very clearly in the bad luck variety rather than over-usage.

By: Owen

Owen — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:51:56 +0000

Love DDV

https://twitter.com/fredkatz/status/1755076543569609050?s=46&t=0wqff4cNt-sCGcDs-uMExw

By: Hubert IV

Hubert IV — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:49:21 +0000

Would you call it cursed or running players into the ground?

Yeah give me a break with this “cursed” crap. Thibs spent half of January playing like it was game 7 of the finals and it’s caught up to us.

Look out, Donte. You’re next.

By: Knick fan not in NJ

Knick fan not in NJ — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:18:16 +0000

I also read Thibs answers to questions about OG that were linked to here. It didn’t worry me. I concluded that the Medical department does not answer to the coaching staff and doesn’t have to justify keeping a player out. That’s why Thibs kept referring to Medical. And that organizational structure makes sense to me. If you want to protect the long term health of a player who is an organizational asset, do you really want the coach deciding whether to give a cortisone shot today and a bunch of pain killers so you win tonight’s game at the possible expense of his long term health?

By: tastycakes

tastycakes — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:14:49 +0000

Was not concerned, even for a minute. Teams get complacent with big leads.

Only thing to worry about is Brunson’s ankle, but he was walking so.. Probably fine

By: BigBlueAL

BigBlueAL — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:13:24 +0000

That was the most pissed I’ve ever seen Thibs at a post game press conference.