Knicks · Chasson Randle may make Knicks team... (page 1)

Why?

They did not have a point guard the first two games. They tried Baker at the point, and we learned he is not a point. He may be a useful player, but he is not a ball handler or creator and should never be asked to play that role. He is an off guard who can play feisty defense and shoot the ball in spot up situations.

Insert Chasson Randle in Game 3 (he did not play in 1st 2 games because of a hip injury) And guess what? The Knicks don't only NOT look godawful, but they remain competitive the entire game and win in OT (something due to Randle playing alone).

Once Randle came in late in 1st quarter, the game changed. He is able to score, create and has a high basketball IQ coming from Stanford, where he set all kinds of school team records. The Knicks offense all of a sudden looked functional. He ended up with 24 point for the game. He played overseas last year in Czech, so he has some professional experience, but is still only 23 with upside.

I liked how he played with composure, could handle pressure and has a real smooth looking jumper and showed a clutch gene similar to Gallo (may be our next Gallo?)

Knicks also worked him out earlier this summer, so they definitely see something in this kid and like him.

He made a case for himself to not only get a training camp invite but potentially make the team. I am rooting for this kid because he prevented us from becoming the laughingstock of all Summer League teams and got us a win. The Chase is on for Chasson who is a paper chaser.

SocraticBallin22 wrote:In case you haven't noticed (and I do hope you weren't watching), the Knicks Summer League team looked like the worst Summer League team in the history of all Summer League teams ever assembled after their first two games. They were simply unwatchable. They could not generate any offense and turned the ball over almost every possession.

Why?

They did not have a point guard the first two games. They tried Baker at the point, and we learned he is not a point. He may be a useful player, but he is not a ball handler or creator and should never be asked to play that role. He is an off guard who can play feisty defense and shoot the ball in spot up situations.

Insert Chasson Randle in Game 3 (he did not play in 1st 2 games because of a hip injury) And guess what? The Knicks don't only NOT look godawful, but they remain competitive the entire game and win in OT (something due to Randle playing alone).

Once Randle came in late in 1st quarter, the game changed. He is able to score, create and has a high basketball IQ coming from Stanford, where he set all kinds of school team records. The Knicks offense all of a sudden looked functional. He ended up with 24 point for the game. He played overseas last year in Czech, so he has some professional experience, but is still only 23 with upside.

I liked how he played with composure, could handle pressure and has a real smooth looking jumper and showed a clutch gene similar to Gallo (may be our next Gallo?)

Knicks also worked him out earlier this summer, so they definitely see something in this kid and like him.

He made a case for himself to not only get a training camp invite but potentially make the team. I am rooting for this kid because he prevented us from becoming the laughingstock of all Summer League teams and got us a win. The Chase is on for Chasson who is a paper chaser.

Absolutely agree. I was actually going to come and post about him. The team looked totally different as soon as he touched the ball. That's a sign of a good point guard

I had not known about his injury and thought he was just doing poorly in practice.

Read that his D was an issue in college...I thought he looked fine today. Wish he had played all 3 games, but you figure they know what he can do from practice.

Played overseas, you wonder if the experience changed him at all as a player.

A pleasant surprise.

reub wrote:I didn't see the game. Can he shoot threes?

He can blow bubbles too....

If you want to see 3's all day become a golden state fan

SocraticBallin22 wrote:In case you haven't noticed (and I do hope you weren't watching), the Knicks Summer League team looked like the worst Summer League team in the history of all Summer League teams ever assembled after their first two games. They were simply unwatchable. They could not generate any offense and turned the ball over almost every possession.

Why?

They did not have a point guard the first two games. They tried Baker at the point, and we learned he is not a point. He may be a useful player, but he is not a ball handler or creator and should never be asked to play that role. He is an off guard who can play feisty defense and shoot the ball in spot up situations.

Insert Chasson Randle in Game 3 (he did not play in 1st 2 games because of a hip injury) And guess what? The Knicks don't only NOT look godawful, but they remain competitive the entire game and win in OT (something due to Randle playing alone).

Once Randle came in late in 1st quarter, the game changed. He is able to score, create and has a high basketball IQ coming from Stanford, where he set all kinds of school team records. The Knicks offense all of a sudden looked functional. He ended up with 24 point for the game. He played overseas last year in Czech, so he has some professional experience, but is still only 23 with upside.

I liked how he played with composure, could handle pressure and has a real smooth looking jumper and showed a clutch gene similar to Gallo (may be our next Gallo?)

Knicks also worked him out earlier this summer, so they definitely see something in this kid and like him.

He made a case for himself to not only get a training camp invite but potentially make the team. I am rooting for this kid because he prevented us from becoming the laughingstock of all Summer League teams and got us a win. The Chase is on for Chasson who is a paper chaser.

I've unfortunately watched all 3 games so far and although the first two were tough to watch today's game was a really fun game to watch and yes this Chasson kid looked good out there, for him to play that well in his first game knowing how bad we were without him really says something about the kid. I'm looking forward to seeing how he plays the rest of the time in the SL and see if he makes the team. Greg Anthony was really talking him up during the game saying he can really score the ball but didn't hear a word about how he is defensively and he didn't look like too much on the defensive end today but these refs let you get away with so much in the SL that it's hard to judge a guys defense in the SL.

reub wrote:I didn't see the game. Can he shoot threes?

Yeah he went 6-9 today from 3.

He had 24 points---5 reb--5 ass---6 steals and went 2-2 from the line but had 4 turnovers.

Has a Psychology degree...which is most important.

I'm going to stick with my BJ Armstrong comparison.

Might feel he is under pressure to repeat this type of performance next game...will be interesting to see how he performs after the good start.

EnySpree wrote:

reub wrote:I didn't see the game. Can he shoot threes?

He can blow bubbles too....

If you want to see 3's all day become a golden state fan

((hugs))

nixluva wrote:Kid seems to be a leader and smart. He's athletic with a near 40" vertical. I'd like to see him get a camp invite and maybe even one of those contracts that allow us to protect him.

Like what I see. Small guy with great hops. Chasson v' Kallah!

We have a few more games I think, so let's see if he keeps things up. We have, dare I say, a fairly deep team now and
would like to see a battle for the last 2 spots(?).

He and Baker started today.

I think both get invited to camp.

Jrue Holiday can also be leverage for his brother, think we would only have his early bird rights and if he has a productive year, it may not be enough to keep him

there are quite a number of brothers in the league
That we could use and fit our team

Holidays

Seth Curry at 2year 6m total contract is very solid

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Millsaps

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Randle could be a young, viable (and cheap) replacement for the Knicks. Remember, Gallo went undrafted and was on no teams radar besides the Knicks. He was not projected to be an NBA rotation player and we groomed him into one.

Randle has similarities to Gallo: Smart kid, comes from a good school. High basketball IQ. Prolific scorer in college on a small team (Stanford). More of a combo guard learning point guard position.

The difference is I think Randle has more offensive potential than Gallo: He is a better pure shooter; he is better at creating his own shot. He has better point guard instincts and makes teammates better.

(Although Gallo is a much better defender with a stronger frame and more active hands defensively)

Really curious about this kid and taking a flier on him. Maybe groom him in the D league for a while, like we did with Gallo, and call him up at some point.