I might put the Pacers above the Hawks - I agree Pacers are potentially scary.
Knicks defensive issues really worry me. I worry regression could happen this year. Feels like it could be a weird year for the Knicks, waiting for the other shoe to drop on a trade. And the uncertainty of IQ (unless he extends in the next nine hours).
I know it is taboo to give the Nets any love, but Claxton is my dark horse favorite for Defensive Player of the year. They figure to have a fabulous defense if Simmons continues to trend up and with Bridges already there, along with a bunch of talented wing defenders. And so Claxton is going to be anchoring what I expect will be one of the leagues best defenses.
I can see that Jonathan. However, if one of the teams you mentioned (terrible teams, tons of cap space) come for Quick, they are coming with a contract that if not max, will be damn close plus with poison pill clauses that will be a ticking time bomb for the team that matches. The Knicks in this case.
I think if we wake up tomorrow to a newsletter from Jonathan debating the merits of not extending Quick, the Knicks are in trouble. He is arguably their best to third best all-around player; generally shows up for every game; is a team player, first/last/and in between; and still with more upside than downside.
Would you pay $25m per year for such a player. I would.
If they don’t sign him because they are still chasing their unicorn, I dare say, this Knicks team has peaked.
I might put the Pacers above the Hawks - I agree Pacers are potentially scary.
Knicks defensive issues really worry me. I worry regression could happen this year. Feels like it could be a weird year for the Knicks, waiting for the other shoe to drop on a trade. And the uncertainty of IQ (unless he extends in the next nine hours).
If Q wasn't already on the Knicks we would be coveting him...why r they playing this game and why is he in discussions to be traded?
And, to be clear, I’ve figured we would sign Quick at 4y/96M for the past 6 months. So both my insights and feelings are probably a bit suspect...
It’s weird to me that it looks like neither Quick nor Maxey will get an extension. I have no insights... just an odd feeling
I know it is taboo to give the Nets any love, but Claxton is my dark horse favorite for Defensive Player of the year. They figure to have a fabulous defense if Simmons continues to trend up and with Bridges already there, along with a bunch of talented wing defenders. And so Claxton is going to be anchoring what I expect will be one of the leagues best defenses.
I can see that Jonathan. However, if one of the teams you mentioned (terrible teams, tons of cap space) come for Quick, they are coming with a contract that if not max, will be damn close plus with poison pill clauses that will be a ticking time bomb for the team that matches. The Knicks in this case.
I think if we wake up tomorrow to a newsletter from Jonathan debating the merits of not extending Quick, the Knicks are in trouble. He is arguably their best to third best all-around player; generally shows up for every game; is a team player, first/last/and in between; and still with more upside than downside.
Would you pay $25m per year for such a player. I would.
If they don’t sign him because they are still chasing their unicorn, I dare say, this Knicks team has peaked.
I don’t understand why the 76ers and Cavs are a tier ahead of the Knicks.