Knicks · Derrick Rose vs. Top Competitors (page 1)

nixluva @ 9/8/2016 10:46 AM
There has been a lot of talk about what DRose can't do. I thought it would be nice to look at what he can bring to the Knicks when they need it most. The Knicks have been literally skewered by opposing PG's. This was a major reason this team lost a lot of close games over the last couple of season if not more. The addition of Rose helps to even that out for this team.

Rose can still score with the best of them, too, especially against top competition. In the seven games against last year’s Eastern Conference All-Star point guards – Kyle Lowry, John Wall and Isaiah Thomas – he averaged 20 points per game on 50 percent shooting from the field (58-of-116).

He also dropped 29 points on 12-of-22 shooting against Stephen Curry, 28 points and seven assists on 11-of-19 shooting against Kyrie Irving, and 29 points, six assists and five rebounds on 12-of-25 shooting against Russell Westbrook.

As Rose can attest, guards like to show out against New York. But with Rose, the Knicks have an explosive guard who can return the favor.

Another part of the equation is having Brandon Jennings behind Rose.

However, he won’t have to carry the scoring load all on his shoulders. There’s no pressure for him to step in and completely take over because of the assets he has around him. Rose will most likely be a second or third option behind Anthony and, possibly, Porzingis.

With the addition of Brandon Jennings, he’ll have a viable backup that’ll allow him to rest without worry.

Rose ranked 15th in minutes per game among all qualifying point guards. Those minutes won’t increase next season with Jennings in the fold, which means he’ll be rested and fresh for the fourth quarter.

http://dailyknicks.com/2016/07/22/derric...

I think the addition of Jennings does help a TON in being able to keep Rose fresh in games and over the course of the season.

I'm very curious about Chasson Randle. He's a very similar PG to both Rose and Jennings but with much better 3pt shooting. If he can make the team and also get into the Rotation, I think this would be the best this team has been at PG in a LONG time.

arkrud @ 9/8/2016 8:14 PM
nixluva wrote:There has been a lot of talk about what DRose can't do. I thought it would be nice to look at what he can bring to the Knicks when they need it most. The Knicks have been literally skewered by opposing PG's. This was a major reason this team lost a lot of close games over the last couple of season if not more. The addition of Rose helps to even that out for this team.

Rose can still score with the best of them, too, especially against top competition. In the seven games against last year’s Eastern Conference All-Star point guards – Kyle Lowry, John Wall and Isaiah Thomas – he averaged 20 points per game on 50 percent shooting from the field (58-of-116).

He also dropped 29 points on 12-of-22 shooting against Stephen Curry, 28 points and seven assists on 11-of-19 shooting against Kyrie Irving, and 29 points, six assists and five rebounds on 12-of-25 shooting against Russell Westbrook.

As Rose can attest, guards like to show out against New York. But with Rose, the Knicks have an explosive guard who can return the favor.

Another part of the equation is having Brandon Jennings behind Rose.

However, he won’t have to carry the scoring load all on his shoulders. There’s no pressure for him to step in and completely take over because of the assets he has around him. Rose will most likely be a second or third option behind Anthony and, possibly, Porzingis.

With the addition of Brandon Jennings, he’ll have a viable backup that’ll allow him to rest without worry.

Rose ranked 15th in minutes per game among all qualifying point guards. Those minutes won’t increase next season with Jennings in the fold, which means he’ll be rested and fresh for the fourth quarter.

http://dailyknicks.com/2016/07/22/derric...

I think the addition of Jennings does help a TON in being able to keep Rose fresh in games and over the course of the season.

I'm very curious about Chasson Randle. He's a very similar PG to both Rose and Jennings but with much better 3pt shooting. If he can make the team and also get into the Rotation, I think this would be the best this team has been at PG in a LONG time.

What were the numbers for top point guards against Rose in the same game?
I do not concern with his offense but more with his defense, passing, and durability.
We have one year with him to find out so not a big deal ether way.

nixluva @ 9/8/2016 8:22 PM
arkrud wrote:
nixluva wrote:There has been a lot of talk about what DRose can't do. I thought it would be nice to look at what he can bring to the Knicks when they need it most. The Knicks have been literally skewered by opposing PG's. This was a major reason this team lost a lot of close games over the last couple of season if not more. The addition of Rose helps to even that out for this team.

Rose can still score with the best of them, too, especially against top competition. In the seven games against last year’s Eastern Conference All-Star point guards – Kyle Lowry, John Wall and Isaiah Thomas – he averaged 20 points per game on 50 percent shooting from the field (58-of-116).

He also dropped 29 points on 12-of-22 shooting against Stephen Curry, 28 points and seven assists on 11-of-19 shooting against Kyrie Irving, and 29 points, six assists and five rebounds on 12-of-25 shooting against Russell Westbrook.

As Rose can attest, guards like to show out against New York. But with Rose, the Knicks have an explosive guard who can return the favor.

Another part of the equation is having Brandon Jennings behind Rose.

However, he won’t have to carry the scoring load all on his shoulders. There’s no pressure for him to step in and completely take over because of the assets he has around him. Rose will most likely be a second or third option behind Anthony and, possibly, Porzingis.

With the addition of Brandon Jennings, he’ll have a viable backup that’ll allow him to rest without worry.

Rose ranked 15th in minutes per game among all qualifying point guards. Those minutes won’t increase next season with Jennings in the fold, which means he’ll be rested and fresh for the fourth quarter.

http://dailyknicks.com/2016/07/22/derric...

I think the addition of Jennings does help a TON in being able to keep Rose fresh in games and over the course of the season.

I'm very curious about Chasson Randle. He's a very similar PG to both Rose and Jennings but with much better 3pt shooting. If he can make the team and also get into the Rotation, I think this would be the best this team has been at PG in a LONG time.

What were the numbers for top point guards against Rose in the same game?
I do not concern with his offense but more with his defense, passing, and durability.
We have one year with him to find out so not a big deal ether way.

You can say you don't care about Rose's offense but that it the very reason we got him. We didn't bring him in for his defense!!! If he is going to be as productive as that against top PG's that is going to help this team win. We haven't have a PG that could play at that level.

dk7th @ 9/8/2016 8:48 PM
nixluva wrote:
arkrud wrote:
nixluva wrote:There has been a lot of talk about what DRose can't do. I thought it would be nice to look at what he can bring to the Knicks when they need it most. The Knicks have been literally skewered by opposing PG's. This was a major reason this team lost a lot of close games over the last couple of season if not more. The addition of Rose helps to even that out for this team.

Rose can still score with the best of them, too, especially against top competition. In the seven games against last year’s Eastern Conference All-Star point guards – Kyle Lowry, John Wall and Isaiah Thomas – he averaged 20 points per game on 50 percent shooting from the field (58-of-116).

He also dropped 29 points on 12-of-22 shooting against Stephen Curry, 28 points and seven assists on 11-of-19 shooting against Kyrie Irving, and 29 points, six assists and five rebounds on 12-of-25 shooting against Russell Westbrook.

As Rose can attest, guards like to show out against New York. But with Rose, the Knicks have an explosive guard who can return the favor.

Another part of the equation is having Brandon Jennings behind Rose.

However, he won’t have to carry the scoring load all on his shoulders. There’s no pressure for him to step in and completely take over because of the assets he has around him. Rose will most likely be a second or third option behind Anthony and, possibly, Porzingis.

With the addition of Brandon Jennings, he’ll have a viable backup that’ll allow him to rest without worry.

Rose ranked 15th in minutes per game among all qualifying point guards. Those minutes won’t increase next season with Jennings in the fold, which means he’ll be rested and fresh for the fourth quarter.

http://dailyknicks.com/2016/07/22/derric...

I think the addition of Jennings does help a TON in being able to keep Rose fresh in games and over the course of the season.

I'm very curious about Chasson Randle. He's a very similar PG to both Rose and Jennings but with much better 3pt shooting. If he can make the team and also get into the Rotation, I think this would be the best this team has been at PG in a LONG time.

What were the numbers for top point guards against Rose in the same game?
I do not concern with his offense but more with his defense, passing, and durability.
We have one year with him to find out so not a big deal ether way.

You can say you don't care about Rose's offense but that it the very reason we got him. We didn't bring him in for his defense!!! If he is going to be as productive as that against top PG's that is going to help this team win. We haven't have a PG that could play at that level.

ahh now i really get it: your philosophy is profoundly flawed. the sort of production you are asking for or expecting from rose is the road to ruin for the knicks.

CrushAlot @ 9/8/2016 8:57 PM
dk7th wrote:
nixluva wrote:
arkrud wrote:
nixluva wrote:There has been a lot of talk about what DRose can't do. I thought it would be nice to look at what he can bring to the Knicks when they need it most. The Knicks have been literally skewered by opposing PG's. This was a major reason this team lost a lot of close games over the last couple of season if not more. The addition of Rose helps to even that out for this team.

Rose can still score with the best of them, too, especially against top competition. In the seven games against last year’s Eastern Conference All-Star point guards – Kyle Lowry, John Wall and Isaiah Thomas – he averaged 20 points per game on 50 percent shooting from the field (58-of-116).

He also dropped 29 points on 12-of-22 shooting against Stephen Curry, 28 points and seven assists on 11-of-19 shooting against Kyrie Irving, and 29 points, six assists and five rebounds on 12-of-25 shooting against Russell Westbrook.

As Rose can attest, guards like to show out against New York. But with Rose, the Knicks have an explosive guard who can return the favor.

Another part of the equation is having Brandon Jennings behind Rose.

However, he won’t have to carry the scoring load all on his shoulders. There’s no pressure for him to step in and completely take over because of the assets he has around him. Rose will most likely be a second or third option behind Anthony and, possibly, Porzingis.

With the addition of Brandon Jennings, he’ll have a viable backup that’ll allow him to rest without worry.

Rose ranked 15th in minutes per game among all qualifying point guards. Those minutes won’t increase next season with Jennings in the fold, which means he’ll be rested and fresh for the fourth quarter.

http://dailyknicks.com/2016/07/22/derric...

I think the addition of Jennings does help a TON in being able to keep Rose fresh in games and over the course of the season.

I'm very curious about Chasson Randle. He's a very similar PG to both Rose and Jennings but with much better 3pt shooting. If he can make the team and also get into the Rotation, I think this would be the best this team has been at PG in a LONG time.

What were the numbers for top point guards against Rose in the same game?
I do not concern with his offense but more with his defense, passing, and durability.
We have one year with him to find out so not a big deal ether way.

You can say you don't care about Rose's offense but that it the very reason we got him. We didn't bring him in for his defense!!! If he is going to be as productive as that against top PG's that is going to help this team win. We haven't have a PG that could play at that level.

ahh now i really get it: your philosophy is profoundly flawed. the sort of production you are asking for or expecting from rose is the road to ruin for the knicks.

I think Nix is talking about why Phil/Jeff traded for Rose. What do you think their philosophy was when they traded three players for Rose?
arkrud @ 9/8/2016 9:00 PM
dk7th wrote:
nixluva wrote:
arkrud wrote:
nixluva wrote:There has been a lot of talk about what DRose can't do. I thought it would be nice to look at what he can bring to the Knicks when they need it most. The Knicks have been literally skewered by opposing PG's. This was a major reason this team lost a lot of close games over the last couple of season if not more. The addition of Rose helps to even that out for this team.

Rose can still score with the best of them, too, especially against top competition. In the seven games against last year’s Eastern Conference All-Star point guards – Kyle Lowry, John Wall and Isaiah Thomas – he averaged 20 points per game on 50 percent shooting from the field (58-of-116).

He also dropped 29 points on 12-of-22 shooting against Stephen Curry, 28 points and seven assists on 11-of-19 shooting against Kyrie Irving, and 29 points, six assists and five rebounds on 12-of-25 shooting against Russell Westbrook.

As Rose can attest, guards like to show out against New York. But with Rose, the Knicks have an explosive guard who can return the favor.

Another part of the equation is having Brandon Jennings behind Rose.

However, he won’t have to carry the scoring load all on his shoulders. There’s no pressure for him to step in and completely take over because of the assets he has around him. Rose will most likely be a second or third option behind Anthony and, possibly, Porzingis.

With the addition of Brandon Jennings, he’ll have a viable backup that’ll allow him to rest without worry.

Rose ranked 15th in minutes per game among all qualifying point guards. Those minutes won’t increase next season with Jennings in the fold, which means he’ll be rested and fresh for the fourth quarter.

http://dailyknicks.com/2016/07/22/derric...

I think the addition of Jennings does help a TON in being able to keep Rose fresh in games and over the course of the season.

I'm very curious about Chasson Randle. He's a very similar PG to both Rose and Jennings but with much better 3pt shooting. If he can make the team and also get into the Rotation, I think this would be the best this team has been at PG in a LONG time.

What were the numbers for top point guards against Rose in the same game?
I do not concern with his offense but more with his defense, passing, and durability.
We have one year with him to find out so not a big deal ether way.

You can say you don't care about Rose's offense but that it the very reason we got him. We didn't bring him in for his defense!!! If he is going to be as productive as that against top PG's that is going to help this team win. We haven't have a PG that could play at that level.

ahh now i really get it: your philosophy is profoundly flawed. the sort of production you are asking for or expecting from rose is the road to ruin for the knicks.

We had scoring PG in Marbs. And he was pretty durable player.
Not to mush defender and distributor and of course had issues. He never was cut in 4-some in his track however.
Hopefully Rose will be a better scoring PG experience for us...

nixluva @ 9/8/2016 9:20 PM
So you guys think it's of no consequence that Rose, even last year, was able to play at a high level against All Star PG's? Who did we jab that could come up big vs. the Elite PG's??? We got trounced by guards last year. We couldn't match up. Now we have a PG that can force the opposing PG to have to work too. They won't be able to just loaf all game.
mreinman @ 9/8/2016 9:22 PM
does this mean that he was even more disgustingly abysmal against non top 7 PG's?

hhhhmmm thats alarming.

nixluva @ 9/8/2016 11:24 PM
mreinman wrote:does this mean that he was even more disgustingly abysmal against non top 7 PG's?

hhhhmmm thats alarming.

Yeah that's right keep pretending that Rose didn't have a poor start due to his Orbital Surgery. You are really something. Keep pretending Rose didn't show improvement as the season moved along. What we're all hoping for is Rose being in the best shape in years and with his best skill level in years.

mreinman @ 9/8/2016 11:26 PM
nixluva wrote:
mreinman wrote:does this mean that he was even more disgustingly abysmal against non top 7 PG's?

hhhhmmm thats alarming.

Yeah that's right keep pretending that Rose didn't have a poor start due to his Orbital Surgery. You are really something. Keep pretending Rose didn't show improvement as the season moved along. What we're all hoping for is Rose being in the best shape in years and with his best skill level in years.

Yeah ... I'm hoping for that too, I am just not betting on it. You can't force me to, can you? No need to throat stuff.

nixluva @ 9/8/2016 11:49 PM
mreinman wrote:
nixluva wrote:
mreinman wrote:does this mean that he was even more disgustingly abysmal against non top 7 PG's?

hhhhmmm thats alarming.

Yeah that's right keep pretending that Rose didn't have a poor start due to his Orbital Surgery. You are really something. Keep pretending Rose didn't show improvement as the season moved along. What we're all hoping for is Rose being in the best shape in years and with his best skill level in years.

Yeah ... I'm hoping for that too, I am just not betting on it. You can't force me to, can you? No need to throat stuff.

No one is asking you to bet on it but it's more likely than not Rose comes into his contract year highly motivated and in the best shape. Let's all pray Rose stays healthy and gives us his best. Basically the same wish for the entire team.

mreinman @ 9/8/2016 11:55 PM
nixluva wrote:
mreinman wrote:
nixluva wrote:
mreinman wrote:does this mean that he was even more disgustingly abysmal against non top 7 PG's?

hhhhmmm thats alarming.

Yeah that's right keep pretending that Rose didn't have a poor start due to his Orbital Surgery. You are really something. Keep pretending Rose didn't show improvement as the season moved along. What we're all hoping for is Rose being in the best shape in years and with his best skill level in years.

Yeah ... I'm hoping for that too, I am just not betting on it. You can't force me to, can you? No need to throat stuff.

No one is asking you to bet on it but it's more likely than not Rose comes into his contract year highly motivated and in the best shape. Let's all pray Rose stays healthy and gives us his best. Basically the same wish for the entire team.

He will definitely be highly motivated and in the best shape possible. That was never my question. I just don't think that he will stay healthy and/or be a good player.

I would love to be wrong obviously.

fishmike @ 9/9/2016 8:32 AM
mreinman wrote:
nixluva wrote:
mreinman wrote:
nixluva wrote:
mreinman wrote:does this mean that he was even more disgustingly abysmal against non top 7 PG's?

hhhhmmm thats alarming.

Yeah that's right keep pretending that Rose didn't have a poor start due to his Orbital Surgery. You are really something. Keep pretending Rose didn't show improvement as the season moved along. What we're all hoping for is Rose being in the best shape in years and with his best skill level in years.

Yeah ... I'm hoping for that too, I am just not betting on it. You can't force me to, can you? No need to throat stuff.

No one is asking you to bet on it but it's more likely than not Rose comes into his contract year highly motivated and in the best shape. Let's all pray Rose stays healthy and gives us his best. Basically the same wish for the entire team.

He will definitely be highly motivated and in the best shape possible. That was never my question. I just don't think that he will stay healthy and/or be a good player.

I would love to be wrong obviously.

so when you say Rose is not a good player how do you quantify that? There are 350(ish) NBA players... would you say Rose is in the bottom 50? Bottom 100? Just curious where you put him among his peers... I know it was very tough for you to admit Rose *might* be better than Jose, although I am pretty sure you refused to agree the Knicks upgraded PG. I could be wrong though... but I am reading more of the same from you here.
arkrud @ 9/9/2016 8:40 AM
fishmike wrote:
mreinman wrote:
nixluva wrote:
mreinman wrote:
nixluva wrote:
mreinman wrote:does this mean that he was even more disgustingly abysmal against non top 7 PG's?

hhhhmmm thats alarming.

Yeah that's right keep pretending that Rose didn't have a poor start due to his Orbital Surgery. You are really something. Keep pretending Rose didn't show improvement as the season moved along. What we're all hoping for is Rose being in the best shape in years and with his best skill level in years.

Yeah ... I'm hoping for that too, I am just not betting on it. You can't force me to, can you? No need to throat stuff.

No one is asking you to bet on it but it's more likely than not Rose comes into his contract year highly motivated and in the best shape. Let's all pray Rose stays healthy and gives us his best. Basically the same wish for the entire team.

He will definitely be highly motivated and in the best shape possible. That was never my question. I just don't think that he will stay healthy and/or be a good player.

I would love to be wrong obviously.

so when you say Rose is not a good player how do you quantify that? There are 350(ish) NBA players... would you say Rose is in the bottom 50? Bottom 100? Just curious where you put him among his peers... I know it was very tough for you to admit Rose *might* be better than Jose, although I am pretty sure you refused to agree the Knicks upgraded PG. I could be wrong though... but I am reading more of the same from you here.

Rose is of course an upgrade as he is top 100 player and Jose is bottom 100.
But bbal is a team game so PG grade is more of a team grade.
Rose success or failure will be heavily influences with how new coach and new team will come together and execute.
Either way he is not a break or make piece for this Knicks team. Interesting but mostly irrelevant for Knicks future.

ChuckBuck @ 9/9/2016 8:41 AM
I just want Rose to play "caddy" on offense, not try to carry it. Entry pass to Melo, Pick and pop with KP, Give and Go with Noah, drive and Kick to Lee in the corner. That and play a little better than the shyt defense he's known for.

If he tries to do too much and "contract year" back to the 2011 days, Knicks are phucked. In the event he does play selfishly, on to the next point guard next year.

fishmike @ 9/9/2016 8:50 AM
arkrud wrote:
fishmike wrote:
mreinman wrote:
nixluva wrote:
mreinman wrote:
nixluva wrote:
mreinman wrote:does this mean that he was even more disgustingly abysmal against non top 7 PG's?

hhhhmmm thats alarming.

Yeah that's right keep pretending that Rose didn't have a poor start due to his Orbital Surgery. You are really something. Keep pretending Rose didn't show improvement as the season moved along. What we're all hoping for is Rose being in the best shape in years and with his best skill level in years.

Yeah ... I'm hoping for that too, I am just not betting on it. You can't force me to, can you? No need to throat stuff.

No one is asking you to bet on it but it's more likely than not Rose comes into his contract year highly motivated and in the best shape. Let's all pray Rose stays healthy and gives us his best. Basically the same wish for the entire team.

He will definitely be highly motivated and in the best shape possible. That was never my question. I just don't think that he will stay healthy and/or be a good player.

I would love to be wrong obviously.

so when you say Rose is not a good player how do you quantify that? There are 350(ish) NBA players... would you say Rose is in the bottom 50? Bottom 100? Just curious where you put him among his peers... I know it was very tough for you to admit Rose *might* be better than Jose, although I am pretty sure you refused to agree the Knicks upgraded PG. I could be wrong though... but I am reading more of the same from you here.

Rose is of course an upgrade as he is top 100 player and Jose is bottom 100.
But bbal is a team game so PG grade is more of a team grade.
Rose success or failure will be heavily influences with how new coach and new team will come together and execute.
Either way he is not a break or make piece for this Knicks team. Interesting but mostly irrelevant for Knicks future.

not according to the coveted #s. Rose "hurt his team" much more than Jose did. I mean what you say is logical yes... Rose has vastly more talent, skill and impact than Jose, but some just cant accept that might help the Knicks get better and can only see one stat and cant get past that one stat has its faults.
shinmen @ 9/9/2016 9:06 AM
Since this year is just to make the knicks relevant again with any luck a push during the playoff, build a winning culture, accomodate Melo and develop KP. Rose brings something to pusue that goal but it ws a steep price to pay. Everyone will agree that we don't have a championship roster this year.

I think the hate on the Rose deal is the money he will command next year if he plays reasonably well. He will want superstar money but he's no star anymore.
If Rose put 15 pts & 5 assists per game event with a suspicious defense, I would not be mad if Phil extends a 10M $ contract over 3 years. He provides something we lack.
The problem is Rose will probably ask for more than 20M, an amount he absolutely doesn't deserve unless he reverts to his MVP form.

mreinman @ 9/9/2016 10:05 AM
fishmike wrote:
mreinman wrote:
nixluva wrote:
mreinman wrote:
nixluva wrote:
mreinman wrote:does this mean that he was even more disgustingly abysmal against non top 7 PG's?

hhhhmmm thats alarming.

Yeah that's right keep pretending that Rose didn't have a poor start due to his Orbital Surgery. You are really something. Keep pretending Rose didn't show improvement as the season moved along. What we're all hoping for is Rose being in the best shape in years and with his best skill level in years.

Yeah ... I'm hoping for that too, I am just not betting on it. You can't force me to, can you? No need to throat stuff.

No one is asking you to bet on it but it's more likely than not Rose comes into his contract year highly motivated and in the best shape. Let's all pray Rose stays healthy and gives us his best. Basically the same wish for the entire team.

He will definitely be highly motivated and in the best shape possible. That was never my question. I just don't think that he will stay healthy and/or be a good player.

I would love to be wrong obviously.

so when you say Rose is not a good player how do you quantify that? There are 350(ish) NBA players... would you say Rose is in the bottom 50? Bottom 100? Just curious where you put him among his peers... I know it was very tough for you to admit Rose *might* be better than Jose, although I am pretty sure you refused to agree the Knicks upgraded PG. I could be wrong though... but I am reading more of the same from you here.

here is what the experts felt about how much we improved:

http://www.sportsline.com/insiders/25625...

ChuckBuck @ 9/9/2016 10:08 AM
mreinman wrote:
fishmike wrote:
mreinman wrote:
nixluva wrote:
mreinman wrote:
nixluva wrote:
mreinman wrote:does this mean that he was even more disgustingly abysmal against non top 7 PG's?

hhhhmmm thats alarming.

Yeah that's right keep pretending that Rose didn't have a poor start due to his Orbital Surgery. You are really something. Keep pretending Rose didn't show improvement as the season moved along. What we're all hoping for is Rose being in the best shape in years and with his best skill level in years.

Yeah ... I'm hoping for that too, I am just not betting on it. You can't force me to, can you? No need to throat stuff.

No one is asking you to bet on it but it's more likely than not Rose comes into his contract year highly motivated and in the best shape. Let's all pray Rose stays healthy and gives us his best. Basically the same wish for the entire team.

He will definitely be highly motivated and in the best shape possible. That was never my question. I just don't think that he will stay healthy and/or be a good player.

I would love to be wrong obviously.

so when you say Rose is not a good player how do you quantify that? There are 350(ish) NBA players... would you say Rose is in the bottom 50? Bottom 100? Just curious where you put him among his peers... I know it was very tough for you to admit Rose *might* be better than Jose, although I am pretty sure you refused to agree the Knicks upgraded PG. I could be wrong though... but I am reading more of the same from you here.

here is what the experts felt about how much we improved:

http://www.sportsline.com/insiders/25625...

Classic Starphuck but on a much smaller scale. Go for "names" but ignore the advanced stats and reality. 4 years of Noah is way too much, but thankfully Rose is only a 1 year rental.

knicks1248 @ 9/9/2016 11:03 AM
arkrud wrote:
fishmike wrote:
mreinman wrote:
nixluva wrote:
mreinman wrote:
nixluva wrote:
mreinman wrote:does this mean that he was even more disgustingly abysmal against non top 7 PG's?

hhhhmmm thats alarming.

Yeah that's right keep pretending that Rose didn't have a poor start due to his Orbital Surgery. You are really something. Keep pretending Rose didn't show improvement as the season moved along. What we're all hoping for is Rose being in the best shape in years and with his best skill level in years.

Yeah ... I'm hoping for that too, I am just not betting on it. You can't force me to, can you? No need to throat stuff.

No one is asking you to bet on it but it's more likely than not Rose comes into his contract year highly motivated and in the best shape. Let's all pray Rose stays healthy and gives us his best. Basically the same wish for the entire team.

He will definitely be highly motivated and in the best shape possible. That was never my question. I just don't think that he will stay healthy and/or be a good player.

I would love to be wrong obviously.

so when you say Rose is not a good player how do you quantify that? There are 350(ish) NBA players... would you say Rose is in the bottom 50? Bottom 100? Just curious where you put him among his peers... I know it was very tough for you to admit Rose *might* be better than Jose, although I am pretty sure you refused to agree the Knicks upgraded PG. I could be wrong though... but I am reading more of the same from you here.

Rose is of course an upgrade as he is top 100 player and Jose is bottom 100.
But bbal is a team game so PG grade is more of a team grade.
Rose success or failure will be heavily influences with how new coach and new team will come together and execute.
Either way he is not a break or make piece for this Knicks team. Interesting but mostly irrelevant for Knicks future.

What In the world are you talking about, how can the biggest part of the offense that requires cutting and penetrating, be irrelevant. we have a coach that elevated 3 pg's game on the same team at the same time, and you some how don't think acquiring rose was not a must.


There's a hand full of players in the NBA that play more the 70 games on a average, and less then that when it comes to Pg's. So what sense are you really making

Moonangie @ 9/9/2016 11:47 AM
Knee surgeries of the sort Rose has endured tend to have a MUCH greater impact on defensive viability due to the lateral motion requirements. Offense involves more forward motion and cutting. Defense involves tons of lateral motion and back stepping, twisting and turning. It's brutal on the knees and post-ACL surgeries it takes a mental toll. I'm speaking from experience here. After my ACL reconstruction, my defense went to shyte, though I could still score quite well.
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