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Willy Hernangómez has its strong future, will play at New York Knicks
By Ignacio Ojeda | Twitter: @Ojeda_SB | March 12, 2016 1 Comment
Willy Hernangómez already preparing his landing in the Big Apple, the pivot of Real Madrid, which ends contract this June, it has taken the decision to move to the Big Apple, as the New York Knicks his friend Kristaps Porzingis have much interest in taking the player this summer.
WILLY Hernangómez

Just three months is the time left to Willy Hernangómez dressed in white, and that the Madrid pivot seems to have taken the decision to abandon the discipline of Real Madrid this summer, at ending its contractual relationship with Paul Laso, and pack to cross the pond and head for the most important city in the world where you expect the New York Knicks his friend Kristaps Porzingis, Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson with open arms.

Selected in the last Draft at number 32 for the 76ers, his rights were traded to the Big Apple, where dream together their talent at Kristaps Porzingis, with whom he formed a magical duet in Seville for two seasons and which could have a great impact on the painting by the Latvian.

The decision is made, is that after a first offer of renewal of Real Madrid, whites have not relocated contact Willy, something that if they are doing the New York Knicks, who seem to have much interest in gain pivot next season having Real Madrid renew, something that is not lost on the young player.

Phil Jackson, legend in the best league in the world and General Manager of the New York franchise has not tired of throwing flowers on the pivot.

"I love this guy, you would compare with improved Luis Scola version" also has not denied the interest of the Big Apple to take Willy to Madison this summer, "must be a year in Spain because joined by a contract with Real Madrid, but I think we can have a solid career in the NBA, "said Phil Jackson back in the month of August.

And is that the limited role of Willy in the rotation of Pablo Laso could not be a purely professional matter, Juan Carlos Sanchez, right hand of Florentino Perez, confidant of the president of Real Madrid in the land of basketball, would influence the little particpación Willy, as we report sources very close to the player, as the eldest Hernangómez, seeing his situation, is unwilling to renew, something that did not like the president would have suggested Laso shorten the minutes Willy benefit of Lima, with which if they have next season.
At 21, Willy Hernangómez has a more than promising future ahead, last season in Sevilla averaged 10.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 12.5 valuation in 21 minutes, something that raised the interest of the NBA, by 6.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 8.5 valuation in just 13 minutes per game that have prompted the Madrid to make the decision to change air.

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that is great news even though xPoster thought this was a terrible pick

Hopefully this means Phil won't spend money on keeping Seraphin or adding a backup Center and instead focus all his free agent efforts on improving our SF, SG and PG spots. All 3 spots need help. We're really good at C/PF, especially when you consider that Melo can play 4 and KP can play 5. Big offseason for Phil to show he understands the importance of the perimeter weaknesses. It'll tell us a lot about him as an executive.

nyknickzingis wrote:Hopefully this means Phil won't spend money on keeping Seraphin or adding a backup Center and instead focus all his free agent efforts on improving our SF, SG and PG spots. All 3 spots need help. We're really good at C/PF, especially when you consider that Melo can play 4 and KP can play 5. Big offseason for Phil to show he understands the importance of the perimeter weaknesses. It'll tell us a lot about him as an executive.

If we can finish these last 10/11 games playing the way we played against the Bulls or at least close to it it will be a huge help for the way free agents look at us.

newyorker4ever wrote:

nyknickzingis wrote:Hopefully this means Phil won't spend money on keeping Seraphin or adding a backup Center and instead focus all his free agent efforts on improving our SF, SG and PG spots. All 3 spots need help. We're really good at C/PF, especially when you consider that Melo can play 4 and KP can play 5. Big offseason for Phil to show he understands the importance of the perimeter weaknesses. It'll tell us a lot about him as an executive.

If we can finish these last 10/11 games playing the way we played against the Bulls or at least close to it it will be a huge help for the way free agents look at us.

Agreed. It's a huge vote of confidence in the 1-2 punch of Melo and KP when it's clicking. When both play like stars at the same time, this is a good team.

Hernangogomez = Splitter...i think think thats adecent comparison. maybe with more offensive upside. but hes a role player

callmened wrote:Hernangogomez = Splitter...i think think thats adecent comparison. maybe with more offensive upside. but hes a role player

I think that's all that's expected of him. Bench role player, effective in a year or so.

The guy might even be solid for year 1. As we know, nobody expected Porzingis to contribute as much as he has and they played on the same pro team. Probably means Seraphin is out since O'Quinn is here for 3 more years on a decent contract.

The new "Say Hey" Willie for the next generation!

Willy has that great Euro base of BB IQ. These are the kinds of players you want in the mix off the bench. Willy has that strong base and eats up space in the paint. You can't move him out and he boxes out well. He's another below the rim type big but with agility and skills. Even tho he's not very athletic, he does hustle and run the floor. He's got good energy and toughness, which is why Scola is brought up all the time. He could be tough to handle for average bench guys IMO.

nixluva wrote:Willy has that great Euro base of BB IQ. These are the kinds of players you want in the mix off the bench. Willy has that strong base and eats up space in the paint. You can't move him out and he boxes out well. He's another below the rim type big but with agility and skills. Even tho he's not very athletic, he does hustle and run the floor. He's got good energy and toughness, which is why Scola is brought up all the time. He could be tough to handle for average bench guys IMO.

He does?

martin wrote:

nixluva wrote:Willy has that great Euro base of BB IQ. These are the kinds of players you want in the mix off the bench. Willy has that strong base and eats up space in the paint. You can't move him out and he boxes out well. He's another below the rim type big but with agility and skills. Even tho he's not very athletic, he does hustle and run the floor. He's got good energy and toughness, which is why Scola is brought up all the time. He could be tough to handle for average bench guys IMO.

He does?

Sure because he is European and Phil picked him.

martin wrote:

nixluva wrote:Willy has that great Euro base of BB IQ. These are the kinds of players you want in the mix off the bench. Willy has that strong base and eats up space in the paint. You can't move him out and he boxes out well. He's another below the rim type big but with agility and skills. Even tho he's not very athletic, he does hustle and run the floor. He's got good energy and toughness, which is why Scola is brought up all the time. He could be tough to handle for average bench guys IMO.

He does?

From videos I've seen of him he moves intelligently without the ball and you can see he has a very good understanding of what he should be doing and where he should be on the floor. I'm not saying he's a giant PG. I'm saying that for his position he has a very good understanding of what he should be doing in the flow of the offense. Filling lanes, diving to the basket, boxing out, setting the right screens, moving to the open space on the floor. He doesn't hesitate on the floor because he's clear on what he needs to do and moves quickly.

NBA Comparison: Felipe Reyes
Strengths: Has an old school style of playing the center position, but is highly effective ... Tough minded, and plays with physicality and toughness ... Strong work ethic. Competes hard and has shown steady improvement ... He understands angles and how to use his body to create space, always being in the right place ... "Willy", as he is called, has a high IQ and instincts for the game, which allows him to compete with much more athletic opponents ... He is fundamentally sound, has a couple of go to moves in the post that are highly effective and gets more than 6 rpg ... Was very effective in the top European league, the ACB but also shows potential to improve ... Has very good hands ... Defensively he is an effort guy, who likes contact and doesn’t back down ... He has a strong base and is hard to post up deep and move around ... On pick and rolls he has decent feet and compensates for lack of athleticism with hustle ...

http://www.nbadraft.net/players/guillerm...

Would anyone trade Willy G. For Oladipo

yellowboy90 wrote:Would anyone trade Willy G. For Oladipo

stop with your magic love!

mreinman wrote:

yellowboy90 wrote:Would anyone trade Willy G. For Oladipo

stop with your magic love!

Do you see what Tobias is doing now? I'm trying to free these players from Skiles. Oladipo and Grant aka O.G. back court.

yellowboy90 wrote:

mreinman wrote:

yellowboy90 wrote:Would anyone trade Willy G. For Oladipo

stop with your magic love!

Do you see what Tobias is doing now? I'm trying to free these players from Skiles. Oladipo and Grant aka O.G. back court.

Yes. Great call on that btw. Seems that Orlando maybe the worst analytics franchise. On the other hand SVG is really doing a great job and he gets it. We need a coach like him.

Good but expected news. Basically the only young asset we have. Im still hoping we get more picks either by a melo trade or by buying a pick or 2

StarksEwing1 wrote:Good but expected news. Basically the only young asset we have. Im still hoping we get more picks either by a melo trade or by buying a pick or 2

I heard at one point that it was his dream to play for Real Madrid and that he might stay in Europe. Hopefully he is coming over.

CrushAlot wrote:

StarksEwing1 wrote:Good but expected news. Basically the only young asset we have. Im still hoping we get more picks either by a melo trade or by buying a pick or 2

I heard at one point that it was his dream to play for Real Madrid and that he might stay in Europe. Hopefully he is coming over.

possibly but the NBA seems to be a Target for many european players even though many dont work out. We got lucky with KP. If willy turns out to be a luis scola type that many predict i would be satisfied