Knicks · Official 2016 Draft thread: Yahoo is going to do a live stream of the draft (page 24)

This guy is actually really good. I've seen him play a few times. Plays both sides of the ball. Good athlete and cans handle and shoot

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Finestrg wrote:What is it Phil may not like about Cat Barber? Tremendous scorer's mentality, wicked speed, tight handle, underrated passer -- I mean he was just talking about how important it was to get a attacking guard discussing Rose. That's what this guys is. Man, we're razor thin behind Rose at the point...This kid could be a better version of Monta Ellis, a guy who could score 20 ppg right away in the NBA if a team decided to use him like that. No doubt in my mind. I would love to have Cat Barber.

30 teams passed on him. It's not just Phil

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will be cut I think

That's a camp invite deal.... lets see how it goes

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will be cut I think

That's a camp invite deal.... lets see how it goes

People forget that we will have roster spots to fill on the cheap.

EnySpree wrote:

Finestrg wrote:What is it Phil may not like about Cat Barber? Tremendous scorer's mentality, wicked speed, tight handle, underrated passer -- I mean he was just talking about how important it was to get a attacking guard discussing Rose. That's what this guys is. Man, we're razor thin behind Rose at the point...This kid could be a better version of Monta Ellis, a guy who could score 20 ppg right away in the NBA if a team decided to use him like that. No doubt in my mind. I would love to have Cat Barber.

30 teams passed on him. It's not just Phil

We really do need to give this guy a shot. It's up to Cat Barber and his agent

EnySpree wrote:

This guy is actually really good. I've seen him play a few times. Plays both sides of the ball. Good athlete and cans handle and shoot

I was just gonna post some video. You're right -- looks like he can definitely shoot, plays both ends and it looks like he's got a pretty quick 1st step.

Finestrg wrote:

EnySpree wrote:

This guy is actually really good. I've seen him play a few times. Plays both sides of the ball. Good athlete and cans handle and shoot

I was just gonna post some video. You're right -- looks like he can definitely shoot, plays both ends and it looks like he's got a pretty quick 1st step.

Hesgot a got motor too. Kind of a locked in persona. He's a gamer. The guy competes.

I can understand standing pat and waiting to sign undrafted players.

Knicksfan wrote:So, in an underwhelming draft, prices for picks went through the roof.

I can understand standing pat and waiting to sign undrafted players.

I can't understand it. Not when the Warriors and Cavs, the two best teams in the league, went out and bought 2nd round picks. The Cavs paid $2.4mm for the 54th pick for Christ's sake. We suck and have an empty roster. We should've been much more aggressive. I'm disappointed, not gonna lie.

#1 Golden State--wow did they make out from a deep position but they are the new spurs

#2 Denver--Malik Beasley and Jamal Murray

#3 Bucks--ballsy pick but I like it and got a tight guard at 36.

#4 Cleveland--Kay Felder perfect pick for them

Boston has too many picks and had no feel for what they did?? They did get three muscular young athletic players in Davis Bentil and Brown--but they needed something more.

Knicks Baker? A guy who regressed. I dont know what position he plays but he does have good hair. Someone likes Wichita State back there . Problem is both players arent NBA players.

Finestrg wrote:

Knicksfan wrote:So, in an underwhelming draft, prices for picks went through the roof.

I can understand standing pat and waiting to sign undrafted players.

I can't understand it. Not when the Warriors and Cavs, the two best teams in the league, went out and bought 2nd round picks. The Cavs paid $2.4mm for the 54th pick for Christ's sake. We suck and have an empty roster. We should've been much more aggressive. I'm disappointed, not gonna lie.

BRIGGS wrote:Winners of draft

#1 Golden State--wow did they make out from a deep position but they are the new spurs

#2 Denver--Malik Beasley and Jamal Murray

#3 Bucks--ballsy pick but I like it and got a tight guard at 36.

#4 Cleveland--Kay Felder perfect pick for them

Boston has too many picks and had no feel for what they did?? They did get three muscular young athletic players in Davis Bentil and Brown--but they needed something more.

Knicks Baker? A guy who regressed. I dont know what position he plays but he does have good hair. Someone likes Wichita State back there . Problem is both players arent NBA players.

Surprised you don't have Pelicans drafting Buddy who may be perfect for them or Chi drafting Valentine a needed ball mover on the wing.

Oladipo can probably be had if Westbrook stays now though.

newyorknewyork wrote:I know i'm late and its probably been discussed. But Thunder completely robbed Orlando with that Ibaka trade. Oladipo, #11 pick Sabonis & Elyosova. Ibaka is a good player but I don't feel he is worth all that.

Oladipo can probably be had if Westbrook stays now though.

Oladipo is the best 2guard they've had since Martin. He has improved every year and is a good defender. Its a silly trade for Orl since Ibaka has only 1yr left

yellowboy90 wrote:

newyorknewyork wrote:I know i'm late and its probably been discussed. But Thunder completely robbed Orlando with that Ibaka trade. Oladipo, #11 pick Sabonis & Elyosova. Ibaka is a good player but I don't feel he is worth all that.

Oladipo can probably be had if Westbrook stays now though.

Oladipo is the best 2guard they've had since Martin. He has improved every year and is a good defender. Its a silly trade for Orl since Ibaka has only 1yr left

When I see Westbrook I ain't think adding olidipo makes you better. Both guys have the same game. Westbrook is olidipo on steroids. It changes his they play now. Do they start Waiters now and bench olidipo? I don't like it. They did need to upgrade Ubaka... not sure if they did that.

Chandler wrote:It was smart to stand pat and not overpay. The draft will inevitably create log jams and a lot of these guys or guys from last year will be looking for jobs in the not too distant future.

I agree with you but the one draw back is that some of these guys never get used and their skills tend to basically fall off the cliff. Situation is the most important aspect to these rookies and young players.

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meloshouldgo wrote:Yes, and they won't be better than Grant, if they were, they wouldn't be available. I am not against buying a pick to get one of these guys. I would be happy if we did. I won't be bummed if we didn't.

I totally disagree with your premise here. There are always guys that fall thru the cracks in the draft. Hopefully we find some success with UDFA's.

Yes it's easy to point out the few exception that did pan out but the undeniable fact is the overwhelming majority of them don't last in the NBA very long. If you use data on past success rate from late second round picks there wouldn't be any reason to make that transaction.

newyorknewyork wrote:I know i'm late and its probably been discussed. But Thunder completely robbed Orlando with that Ibaka trade. Oladipo, #11 pick Sabonis & Elyosova. Ibaka is a good player but I don't feel he is worth all that.

Oladipo can probably be had if Westbrook stays now though.

Agree what was Orlando doing there?