martin wrote:nixluva wrote:Phil showing that he can learn from mistakes and actually is more flexible than the media and some fans have been saying he is. I guess he's not sleeping on the job or in the Lotus position meditating as teams around him make moves. Phil seems pretty darned energized to me.
You and I both know all these moves are Mills, you can read it in the tea leaves. Phil be smoking and directing his boys
Are you sure you're not smoking those tea leaves? What evidence do you have of this?
part of what this sets up is great competition within the roster as well. The only guys handed a role are the starting 5. The rest have to earn it and with the Knicks starting 5 you know there will be a lot of chances to get minutes. This is a great development.
http://www.si.com/nba/2016/07/13/knicks-...Report: Knicks sign Maurice Ndour to two-year guaranteed dealThe Knicks have signed Real Madrid forward Maurice Ndour to a two-year guaranteed deal, according to European basketball reporter David Pick.
Ndour, 24, last played for Real Madrid in Liga ACB, averaging 2.3 points and 1.8 rebounds in 9.6 minutes per game. He impressed the Knicks last year at Summer League in Las Vegas, scoring 23 points in a game against then-rookie Jahlil Okafor and the 76ers.
Following Summer League, Ndour signed a multi-year deal with the Mavericks, but was waived in October.
The signing of Ndour brings the Knicks to 14 players. He joins Joakim Noah, Kristaps Porzingis, Willy Hernangomez, Kyle O’Quinn and Marshall Plumlee in the frontcourt.
On Tuesday, the team re-signed veteran guard Sasha Vujacic to a one-year deal worth the veteran’s minimum.
– Kenny Ducey
GustavBahler wrote:martin wrote:nixluva wrote:Phil showing that he can learn from mistakes and actually is more flexible than the media and some fans have been saying he is. I guess he's not sleeping on the job or in the Lotus position meditating as teams around him make moves. Phil seems pretty darned energized to me.
You and I both know all these moves are Mills, you can read it in the tea leaves. Phil be smoking and directing his boys
Are you sure you're not smoking those tea leaves? What evidence do you have of this?
not 1 whiff of sarcasm coming out of my tea leaves? 
Knicksfan wrote:http://www.si.com/nba/2016/07/13/knicks-...Report: Knicks sign Maurice Ndour to two-year guaranteed dealThe Knicks have signed Real Madrid forward Maurice Ndour to a two-year guaranteed deal, according to European basketball reporter David Pick.
Ndour, 24, last played for Real Madrid in Liga ACB, averaging 2.3 points and 1.8 rebounds in 9.6 minutes per game. He impressed the Knicks last year at Summer League in Las Vegas, scoring 23 points in a game against then-rookie Jahlil Okafor and the 76ers.
Following Summer League, Ndour signed a multi-year deal with the Mavericks, but was waived in October.
The signing of Ndour brings the Knicks to 14 players. He joins Joakim Noah, Kristaps Porzingis, Willy Hernangomez, Kyle O’Quinn and Marshall Plumlee in the frontcourt.
On Tuesday, the team re-signed veteran guard Sasha Vujacic to a one-year deal worth the veteran’s minimum.
– Kenny Ducey
Two good signings this week. Never thought I would say that about Sasha returning, but for a year, and to help KP and the new rooks adjust to all the changes, its a smart move.
martin wrote:GustavBahler wrote:martin wrote:nixluva wrote:Phil showing that he can learn from mistakes and actually is more flexible than the media and some fans have been saying he is. I guess he's not sleeping on the job or in the Lotus position meditating as teams around him make moves. Phil seems pretty darned energized to me.
You and I both know all these moves are Mills, you can read it in the tea leaves. Phil be smoking and directing his boys
Are you sure you're not smoking those tea leaves? What evidence do you have of this?
not 1 whiff of sarcasm coming out of my tea leaves?
Doh! You got me. 
It feels good to get a player back that should've been on the team last year. The depth is improving with the last 3 additions, Kuz, Sasha and Ndour is a nice influx for the bench.
Awesome. Thought that ship had sailed. NDour with Rose and Jennings should be fun. #Great Offseason.
GustavBahler wrote:Knicksfan wrote:http://www.si.com/nba/2016/07/13/knicks-...Report: Knicks sign Maurice Ndour to two-year guaranteed dealThe Knicks have signed Real Madrid forward Maurice Ndour to a two-year guaranteed deal, according to European basketball reporter David Pick.
Ndour, 24, last played for Real Madrid in Liga ACB, averaging 2.3 points and 1.8 rebounds in 9.6 minutes per game. He impressed the Knicks last year at Summer League in Las Vegas, scoring 23 points in a game against then-rookie Jahlil Okafor and the 76ers.
Following Summer League, Ndour signed a multi-year deal with the Mavericks, but was waived in October.
The signing of Ndour brings the Knicks to 14 players. He joins Joakim Noah, Kristaps Porzingis, Willy Hernangomez, Kyle O’Quinn and Marshall Plumlee in the frontcourt.
On Tuesday, the team re-signed veteran guard Sasha Vujacic to a one-year deal worth the veteran’s minimum.
– Kenny Ducey
Two good signings this week. Never thought I would say that about Sasha returning, but for a year, and to help KP and the new rooks adjust to all the changes, its a smart move.
There is real balance. Its why I am very puzzled as some folks are saying this is an all in and PHil's plan totally changed and its all win now. NDour, Kuz, Willy, not sure if both Baker/Randle make the team, Plumlee... If you cant see a clear and concerted effort by this FO to continue to build towards the future WHILE fielding a team with the upside for a deep playoff run I just don't know what you are looking at.
CrushAlot wrote:Awesome. Thought that ship had sailed. NDour with Rose and Jennings should be fun. #Great Offseason.
We can put some really long/rangy lineups out on the floor.
The Revolution continues as we now witness the return of exiled religious figures.
fishmike wrote:GustavBahler wrote:Knicksfan wrote:http://www.si.com/nba/2016/07/13/knicks-...Report: Knicks sign Maurice Ndour to two-year guaranteed dealThe Knicks have signed Real Madrid forward Maurice Ndour to a two-year guaranteed deal, according to European basketball reporter David Pick.
Ndour, 24, last played for Real Madrid in Liga ACB, averaging 2.3 points and 1.8 rebounds in 9.6 minutes per game. He impressed the Knicks last year at Summer League in Las Vegas, scoring 23 points in a game against then-rookie Jahlil Okafor and the 76ers.
Following Summer League, Ndour signed a multi-year deal with the Mavericks, but was waived in October.
The signing of Ndour brings the Knicks to 14 players. He joins Joakim Noah, Kristaps Porzingis, Willy Hernangomez, Kyle O’Quinn and Marshall Plumlee in the frontcourt.
On Tuesday, the team re-signed veteran guard Sasha Vujacic to a one-year deal worth the veteran’s minimum.
– Kenny Ducey
Two good signings this week. Never thought I would say that about Sasha returning, but for a year, and to help KP and the new rooks adjust to all the changes, its a smart move.
There is real balance. Its why I am very puzzled as some folks are saying this is an all in and PHil's plan totally changed and its all win now. NDour, Kuz, Willy, not sure if both Baker/Randle make the team, Plumlee... If you cant see a clear and concerted effort by this FO to continue to build towards the future WHILE fielding a team with the upside for a deep playoff run I just don't know what you are looking at.
Its because the starting roster is top heavy with older, frequently injured players now. Some of us here were happy to have the best frontcourt since Ewing/Oakley. As I pointed out before, even Mike Lupica who supported the Rose trade said it was a desperation move. Im glad there are some younger players in the pipeline, at the same time, I want to be sure that KP isn't surrounded by older, broken down players on bad deals when its time to re-up.
I keep hearing that Porzingis would never leave. I believe if we've learned anything from the Durant move, is anything can happen, especially with Dolan in charge. I dont want mgmt to get complacent about what the team will look like when its time for KP to make his decision. Those are legitimate concerns IMO considering this franchise's history under Dolan.
Have also made it clear that since Phil's sudden sense of urgency, I do like the moves he has made to fill out the roster.
I didn't see this one coming at all and i guess nobody did. Is A.Schved next Phil??
dk7th wrote:was he the guy who tore up the summer league last year?!? suh-weet!!
He looked really solid in the SL games last yr, I guess a decent comparison would be Quincy Acy2.0
WaltLongmire wrote:CrushAlot wrote:Awesome. Thought that ship had sailed. NDour with Rose and Jennings should be fun. #Great Offseason.
We can put some really long/rangy lineups out on the floor.
This all fits very nicely with Hornacek wanting to play faster. We're gonna see some very fast and exciting lineups I think. It's in Hornacek's blood to play fast and aggressive and I think he's gonna want to do that as much as possible.
I guess Hornacek/Phil want a lot of athletic combo guys at the 3-4 and 5 with these guys they're signing. My problem is there isn't gonna be much offense coming from any of our backups at any of those 3 positions but the defense, rebounding and athleticism should be fun to watch.
