I have long resisted panicky trades by the Knicks. The trades where they give up too much ( youth and draft picks) for too little ( the savior who wasn't viewed as such by anyone else). I have a daydreaming trade in mind. I had it before the season even began. Collin Sexton for Barrett, Knox and perhaps a two, or if they play hardball two two's or Dallas' or Charlotte's one. Collin Sexton is a scoring machine who has not shown strong assist or defensive skills. But, he averaged 24 points last year and has above average shooting percentages from 2, 3 and the foul line. Barrett is vertically challenged, and as one analyst and observed does not have touch on his shots- look at his free throws. I know Sexton has the meniscus injury which could be worrisome, but I'd check it out. Why would Cleveland do it? I think they have a nice team and are confident with Garland, who wouldn't be! If Barrett got hot, especially from 3's, he'd offer something they need-3 and D. Okoro's numbers are less impressive than Barrett's-except free throws. I don't see Barrett developing touch. I think he is a Winslow without wings. Grimes could move into Barrett's spot and they would have a clearer picture of what to get in the draft.... an athletic wing. There aren't any promising pg guards in the draft. Well that is my wishful thinking on the matter of the Knicks. By the way, I am also a Giant fan, so that explains the desperate state of mind. By the ay, Great Job!
I get being annoyed at Randle. I just think the talent level on this team isn't what we thought it was. We all quickly forget before Derrick Rose the team's record wasn't great. The only difference is that it was greater than our expectations. Rose came and played arguably the best B-Ball of his career. What he had an MVP season in the past you say?!? Am I smoking some good stuff making that claim? Perhaps, but last year on the Knicks Rose had a true shooting of percentage of .565. The best of his career. Since he has been down the bench has clearly lost its Mojo. The bigger disappointment for me is RJ. The Knicks needed him to take a leap year 3. The other disappointment is Thibs. We need to see what Obi looks like at the 5. The longer Obi only plays 9 minutes a game the quicker his stock/confidence drops. Considering we have our "franchise" player in Randle at the 4 we have to see if Obi can play the 5. Even if just to go ahead and trade him for another asset. If I had my way both Quick and Obi would get 30 min a night. Ok that turned into a rant. Thanks to the few who are still reading.
I have long resisted panicky trades by the Knicks. The trades where they give up too much ( youth and draft picks) for too little ( the savior who wasn't viewed as such by anyone else). I have a daydreaming trade in mind. I had it before the season even began. Collin Sexton for Barrett, Knox and perhaps a two, or if they play hardball two two's or Dallas' or Charlotte's one. Collin Sexton is a scoring machine who has not shown strong assist or defensive skills. But, he averaged 24 points last year and has above average shooting percentages from 2, 3 and the foul line. Barrett is vertically challenged, and as one analyst and observed does not have touch on his shots- look at his free throws. I know Sexton has the meniscus injury which could be worrisome, but I'd check it out. Why would Cleveland do it? I think they have a nice team and are confident with Garland, who wouldn't be! If Barrett got hot, especially from 3's, he'd offer something they need-3 and D. Okoro's numbers are less impressive than Barrett's-except free throws. I don't see Barrett developing touch. I think he is a Winslow without wings. Grimes could move into Barrett's spot and they would have a clearer picture of what to get in the draft.... an athletic wing. There aren't any promising pg guards in the draft. Well that is my wishful thinking on the matter of the Knicks. By the way, I am also a Giant fan, so that explains the desperate state of mind. By the ay, Great Job!
I get being annoyed at Randle. I just think the talent level on this team isn't what we thought it was. We all quickly forget before Derrick Rose the team's record wasn't great. The only difference is that it was greater than our expectations. Rose came and played arguably the best B-Ball of his career. What he had an MVP season in the past you say?!? Am I smoking some good stuff making that claim? Perhaps, but last year on the Knicks Rose had a true shooting of percentage of .565. The best of his career. Since he has been down the bench has clearly lost its Mojo. The bigger disappointment for me is RJ. The Knicks needed him to take a leap year 3. The other disappointment is Thibs. We need to see what Obi looks like at the 5. The longer Obi only plays 9 minutes a game the quicker his stock/confidence drops. Considering we have our "franchise" player in Randle at the 4 we have to see if Obi can play the 5. Even if just to go ahead and trade him for another asset. If I had my way both Quick and Obi would get 30 min a night. Ok that turned into a rant. Thanks to the few who are still reading.