Comments on: Knicks Morning News (2024.06.27)

By: GoldClub

GoldClub — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:02:26 +0000

Are you guys kidding me. We have the second best odds to win a chip.

By: tastycakes

tastycakes — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:56:59 +0000

But the argument was presented that we have flexibility bc our guys will always be in demand

I never argued that all of our guys would necessarily always be in demand. But if enough of them continue to hold value (good players on good contracts), there are paths to retool.

OG at 40M might be a difficult guy to trade, I don’t disagree there. But looking at the roster in aggregate, as it is today, the lack of our own picks isn’t inherently crippling.

Who knows, maybe we just drafted a rotation guy or two in the second round and suddenly we have more assets with value… (not sure when they are actually gonna play but we’ll see)

By: Artist formerly known as KBPR

Artist formerly known as KBPR — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:56:09 +0000

I’ll be back in NYC (LA right now) this weekend. Happy to meet up and chat the rise of the Knicks, the downfall of AP, or life in general. Enjoy greenpoint!

If you haven’t yet try Paulie Gees restaurant, not the slice shop… it is pretty amazing.

By: Donnie Walsh

Donnie Walsh — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:48:38 +0000

We have a DiDi here in LA that serves the best Vietnamese food I’ve ever had. Wonder if they’re connected.

By: JK47

JK47 — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:47:51 +0000

I didn’t, but that area is just a couple blocks away from where I’m working for the next ten days. I will have to pop in for a drink sometime.

By: Artist formerly known as KBPR

Artist formerly known as KBPR — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:46:27 +0000

@jk did you happen to go to the bar directly next to di an di?

I’m a minority partner there!

By: Z-man

Z-man — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:10:49 +0000

OG is probably more of a 20% of the cap player, but due to circumstances, Leon had to start him $25% to keep him. It’s not ideal, but those are the things that many well run teams do at this stage of team-building.

I’m not saying that this team is a favorite to win a title right now, or will be in the next 5 years. But I’m not going to lose sight of where this process started. A little more than four years ago, Leon took over a league-wide laughingstock with the worst roster in the NBA, one that didn’t have a single player that would bring back an unprotected first in a trade. In those 4 years, without any tanking (playoffs in 3 of 4 years), without a home run in the draft, without landing a traditional “big fish” (meaning Durant, or Giannis, or Jokic, or Embiid), and making several decisions along the way that were characterized here as horrific blunders, he still managed to built a roster that is widely considered to be a legit contender as it stands right now. I don’t like the price we paid Mikal, I don’t like OG’s contract, and Hart wasn’t a bargain either, but these overpays are balanced out by the underpays for Brunson, Randle, DDV, Mitch, iHart, and Deuce. We’ll be capped out soon and short on first round picks for a while, but so will lots of teams. We should have a very real 3-4 year window of seriously contending that didn’t seem possible as recently as this time two years ago. It’s not perfect, but it’s pretty damn exciting!

By: Early Bird Writes

Early Bird Writes — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 02:49:38 +0000

Unless I’m missing something, we can offer the non-tax MLE if we’re hardcapped at the 1st apron. If we use all our 2nd Rd exceptions, we can generate $8.1M for a FA by carrying a 14-man roster.

By: ras

ras — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 02:34:39 +0000

Best Vietnamese meal I’ve ever had.

How’s the Pho?

P.S. Mets are pretty hot these days, heh?

By: Stratomatic

Stratomatic — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 02:33:56 +0000

The big thing with OG is his health. IMO, if he stays healthy he’s going to get better. He’s going to improve his handle and improve his ability to finish in non dunk situations. Those are the two areas of weakness that can be corrected. I’m sure our coaching staff understands that and will insist he work on it. I also think he’s going to come in lighter and fitter next year. With the rising cap and his improvement his contract will look fine. The only way it’s going to be a problem is if he’s constantly injured and he declines because of that. It’s a risk, but I think if if gets fitter and drops some weight it will help. Maybe our new training hire will also help.