Knicks · What is Knick basketball and what do we want in the draft? (page 2)
GustavBahler wrote:A recent article on why Jimmer might not pan out. I think the comparisons to Nash are a stretch, I don't believe he has the same court vision. He could end up being a hell of a scorer but I'd rather the Knicks get more of a pure PG (like Cole) or a big.
Until the Chicago combine this year- I thought Jimmer would be more likely to be JJ Redick than Steve Nash- but given how he seemed to be faster and perhaps more athletic, if he falls, I won't mind if we take him as I think MDA could actually work well for his career. And if we don't keep him, I could see his stock raising under 
franco12 wrote:GustavBahler wrote:A recent article on why Jimmer might not pan out. I think the comparisons to Nash are a stretch, I don't believe he has the same court vision. He could end up being a hell of a scorer but I'd rather the Knicks get more of a pure PG (like Cole) or a big.Until the Chicago combine this year- I thought Jimmer would be more likely to be JJ Redick than Steve Nash- but given how he seemed to be faster and perhaps more athletic, if he falls, I won't mind if we take him as I think MDA could actually work well for his career. And if we don't keep him, I could see his stock raising under
I think he'll end up somewhere in between which isn't a bad thing, I'm just not so sure he can do the same things in the pros, play at the same level. Like I said before, wouldn't have a problem if we picked Jimmer if he were there at 17. I just don't want them to give away the store to get him. I'm sure D'Antoni gets a stiffy every time he sees Jimmer launch a three near halfcourt. Billups might be able to improve his PG skills.
knicks1248 wrote:nixluva wrote:AnubisADL wrote:I suggest you take a look at the last decade of players drafted mid first round. Your going to get players with holes in their game or a complete scrub who wont be in the NBA after a few years. I go with the guys with upside. Most college seniors dont even last in the NBA anyway.Now lets get Jeremy Tyler.
Yes MOST of the time the middle of the 1st rd stinks, but I actually think this draft has a higher amount of useable role players. Just remember this isn't a typical draft for NY. We're not looking for a star. We're looking for players with NBA skills that can fill a role on an NBA team. There are some guys in this draft that have specific NBA skills that should prove useful to an NBA team. If you're a team that really needs a huge increase in frontline talent, then you may be out of luck, but if you just need solid NBA role players at key spots then this draft may just have something to offer.We don't need a star C or guard. We need players that can do the basic things. A C that can rebound and defend is all. A PG that can shoot, penetrate and dish are plentiful in this draft. We just need to come out with either Biyombo, Tyler or Vucevic and one of the PG's and this draft is a success IMO.
I think you both have a good point, but i just studied the last 6 drafts, and wow...lot of those guys aren't even in the nba..this draft thing is such a crap shoot..It's real tough to get it right.
Then to think, cleveland takes Irving who played in 11 games last season, then sits out the combine..wow..how do you evaluate this kids, what system do they use to rank them..
Yup Draft is a crap shoot. Trading players capable of giving you solid minutes on the floor in the NBA for a roll of the dice is not a viable long term strategy. the same guys calling Jimmer the next Nash were all over Flynn's jock after the NCAA's Grass is always greener. 