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Word is ex-Michigan star Darius Morris surprised Knicks by getting better of Jimmer offensively and defensively at recent workout.
CrushAlot wrote:SpearsNBAYahoo Marc J. Spears
Word is ex-Michigan star Darius Morris surprised Knicks by getting better of Jimmer offensively and defensively at recent workout.
Are you surprised ?
Jimmer can't even guard you, me, solace, tms and the admins
Jimmer is all offense only and won't be a defender in the pros
DJMUSIC wrote:CrushAlot wrote:SpearsNBAYahoo Marc J. Spears
Word is ex-Michigan star Darius Morris surprised Knicks by getting better of Jimmer offensively and defensively at recent workout.
Are you surprised ?
Jimmer can't even guard you, me, solace, tms and the admins
Jimmer is all offense only and won't be a defender in the pros
Papabear Says
Hey Jimmer is a D'Antoni kind of guy.
DJMUSIC wrote:CrushAlot wrote:SpearsNBAYahoo Marc J. Spears
Word is ex-Michigan star Darius Morris surprised Knicks by getting better of Jimmer offensively and defensively at recent workout.
Are you surprised ?
Jimmer can't even guard you, me, solace, tms and the admins
Jimmer is all offense only and won't be a defender in the pros
Iknow Jimmer can't defend but I thought I read somewhere that the Knicks were so impressed with him that they were going to try and move up in the draft. I hadn't read or heard this account of their workout before.
I thought that we moved on to Selby
Sangfroid wrote:I thought that we moved on to Selby
The report didn't say that the Knicks preferred Morris, just that he did well against Jimmer. He's considered a good defender and he shot nearly 50% which tells you he has the ability to get inside and score. Darius may not be a deep threat, but he's not a bum either. He's got size and skill.
Jimmer is going to be just fine. He's gonna have trouble with the better PG's but who doesn't. He'll always be able to score tho IMO.
I think the Knicks also like Brooks and Shumpert. This all will depend on how the draft goes and who's left on the board.
The Selby talk is probably pretty reliable. He's got a relationship with Melo and his people. Apparently the trouble Selby got in had to do with gifts from Melo's agent. Don't forget that Selby has been working with Billups at Joe Abunassar's mini camp. Clearly there are bigtime connections with the Knicks and Selby. My guess is Melo is telling the Knicks to take Selby and if Billups who has gotten a 1st hand look at the kid agrees there's a great chance that's who the Knicks will pick. The video I saw of the kid he looks great. His stroke is pure and effortless and he's quick and explosive with a great handle and he can pass. I can't imagine that they'd pass unless Billups saw something he didn't like.
nixluva wrote:Sangfroid wrote:I thought that we moved on to Selby
The report didn't say that the Knicks preferred Morris, just that he did well against Jimmer. He's considered a good defender and he shot nearly 50% which tells you he has the ability to get inside and score. Darius may not be a deep threat, but he's not a bum either. He's got size and skill.
Jimmer is going to be just fine. He's gonna have trouble with the better PG's but who doesn't. He'll always be able to score tho IMO.
I think the Knicks also like Brooks and Shumpert. This all will depend on how the draft goes and who's left on the board.
The Selby talk is probably pretty reliable. He's got a relationship with Melo and his people. Apparently the trouble Selby got in had to do with gifts from Melo's agent. Don't forget that Selby has been working with Billups at Joe Abunassar's mini camp. Clearly there are bigtime connections with the Knicks and Selby. My guess is Melo is telling the Knicks to take Selby and if Billups who has gotten a 1st hand look at the kid agrees there's a great chance that's who the Knicks will pick. The video I saw of the kid he looks great. His stroke is pure and effortless and he's quick and explosive with a great handle and he can pass. I can't imagine that they'd pass unless Billups saw something he didn't like.
I think Morris would be the safest pick, Jimmer will be (at worst, but most likely) a gun off the bench, and Selby is the great unknown... but I do know Selby would have been drafted significantly higher if he was allowed to declare straight after high school and this class wasn't loaded with points.
I'd be okay with Morris or Selby... but not really with Jimmer. I do think Jimmer will be in the league for a wile, but his best-case scenario is Steve Kerr. The Knicks need players to contribute in other areas than three point shooting
knickstorrents wrote:Fredette = Morrison 2.0
you are 150% correct
If knicks pick this Jimmer it has MDAntoni written all over it
another scorer, 3pt shot artist in college
That is all Mike's interested in for his basketball system
He's a sick coach whom needs to go
SupremeCommander wrote:knickstorrents wrote:Fredette = Morrison Reddick 2.0
fixed
REDDICK is BETTER that Jimmer will ever be in pro hoops
Be careful about the conclusions you make when reading these reports. Knowing that no media is allowed to watch, the comments are most likely coming from an agent, or someone in the Knick organization (smokescreen?).
He's a college player. You need to stay away from guys like these.
Trajon Langdon, Morrison, Reddick, Fredette all these guys are very similiar. We need to focus on a guy that defends the paint, does the dirty work and finishes around the basket.
MS wrote:He's a college player. You need to stay away from guys like these.Trajon Langdon, Morrison, Reddick, Fredette all these guys are very similiar. We need to focus on a guy that defends the paint, does the dirty work and finishes around the basket.
No Honky's!!!!!
Don't pick a guy that can shoot cuz he will never want to learn to play better D.
D. Morris would not be a bad pick if the Knicks are convinced he can guard the position. The only real knock on him is his shooting, but there have been plenty of guys who could not shot who went on to be decent shooters (i.e. Gary Payton). Morris is the best pure PG in the draft in terms of recognition and he should be able to run MDA's offense. I would not draft him at 17 b/c I think you get more value with Brooks, Shelby, or Jimmer. I would love for the knicks to buy another pick and draft Morris though.
TheGame wrote:D. Morris would not be a bad pick if the Knicks are convinced he can guard the position. The only real knock on him is his shooting, but there have been plenty of guys who could not shot who went on to be decent shooters (i.e. Gary Payton). Morris is the best pure PG in the draft in terms of recognition and he should be able to run MDA's offense. I would not draft him at 17 b/c I think you get more value with Brooks, Shelby, or Jimmer. I would love for the knicks to buy another pick and draft Morris though.
Agree with this. I am wondering if the Knicks are hedging about whether or not CP3 or Deron or even Billups in play beyond this year. Could effect their draft selection.
Nalod wrote:MS wrote:He's a college player. You need to stay away from guys like these.Trajon Langdon, Morrison, Reddick, Fredette all these guys are very similiar. We need to focus on a guy that defends the paint, does the dirty work and finishes around the basket.
No Honky's!!!!!
Don't pick a guy that can shoot cuz he will never want to learn to play better D.
Trajon Langdon is black....
