Knicks · Frontcourt of Anthony KP and Willy (page 2)
jrodmc wrote:nixluva wrote:Vmart wrote:Hopefully Anthony is gone and the Knicks can add a athletic sf that can defend as well as score. Durant once struggled on the defensive end and got better and better. I believe he led the league in shooting percentage allowed at 33%. He himself said he would get over powered. Same with KP he is going to get better. Willie is pretty athletic and similar to what the Warriors have in Zaza. One thing is Willie is a lot more skilled offensively. His defense will get better.To me the real culprits of last years defense were Rose and Melo. KP took a step back defensively he should be much better he does struggle with small ball lineups. He is not quick enough to guard small players. His positioning sucked all year long. He should get better with better positioning vansmaller players.
To me it's beyond annoying how some keep picking on Willy and KP who are both YOUNG players still maturing. Willy was a ROOKIE! Now that said KP and Willy weren't great but also not our worst defenders.
Rk Age G GS ORtg DRtg
1 Kyle O'Quinn 26 79 8 114 105
2 Joakim Noah 31 46 46 111 108
3 Willy Hernangomez 22 72 22 111 108
4 Kristaps Porzingis 21 66 65 108 109
5 Maurice Ndour 24 32 4 104 110
6 Marshall Plumlee 24 21 1 103 111
7 Justin Holiday 27 82 4 108 111
8 Sasha Vujacic 32 42 4 98 113
9 Ron Baker 23 52 13 92 113
10 Brandon Jennings 27 58 11 105 113
11 Carmelo Anthony 32 74 74 108 113
12 Chasson Randle 23 18 0 110 114
13 Lance Thomas 28 46 15 108 114
14 Mindaugas Kuzminskas 27 68 5 107 114
15 Courtney Lee 31 77 74 115 114
16 Derrick Rose 28 64 64 108 115If Melo, Rose, BJ, CLee and LT had better defensive seasons this team would've been able to win games. Willy and KP were made to look worse due to covering for the PUTRID Defense from the other main players. This is why it's imperative that Phil bring in PLUS defenders on the perimeter. Phil said that he's instructed his scouts to prioritize On Ball Defense with the prospects.
Wow, despite having to read how Phil is going to fix everything (again), this post raises the question as to whether this past season's starting backcourt was any better defensively than the previous season's starting backcourt. And the DOUCHE is as good defensively as Lance, and Baker and Kuz? There's got to be a better metric somewhere...
Zen version of 'On Ball Defense' = "scouts, don't be seen talking to that guy's dad..."
Your post is SHYTE! Try again with something that makes sense and is substantive! This is a below standard effort.
The draft offers the team the opportunity to add BETTER talent than they currently have. The point is to look for quality 2Way players that can form a New Core going forward. If you can't get that thru your head there's no help for you.
nixluva wrote:jrodmc wrote:nixluva wrote:Vmart wrote:Hopefully Anthony is gone and the Knicks can add a athletic sf that can defend as well as score. Durant once struggled on the defensive end and got better and better. I believe he led the league in shooting percentage allowed at 33%. He himself said he would get over powered. Same with KP he is going to get better. Willie is pretty athletic and similar to what the Warriors have in Zaza. One thing is Willie is a lot more skilled offensively. His defense will get better.To me the real culprits of last years defense were Rose and Melo. KP took a step back defensively he should be much better he does struggle with small ball lineups. He is not quick enough to guard small players. His positioning sucked all year long. He should get better with better positioning vansmaller players.
To me it's beyond annoying how some keep picking on Willy and KP who are both YOUNG players still maturing. Willy was a ROOKIE! Now that said KP and Willy weren't great but also not our worst defenders.
Rk Age G GS ORtg DRtg
1 Kyle O'Quinn 26 79 8 114 105
2 Joakim Noah 31 46 46 111 108
3 Willy Hernangomez 22 72 22 111 108
4 Kristaps Porzingis 21 66 65 108 109
5 Maurice Ndour 24 32 4 104 110
6 Marshall Plumlee 24 21 1 103 111
7 Justin Holiday 27 82 4 108 111
8 Sasha Vujacic 32 42 4 98 113
9 Ron Baker 23 52 13 92 113
10 Brandon Jennings 27 58 11 105 113
11 Carmelo Anthony 32 74 74 108 113
12 Chasson Randle 23 18 0 110 114
13 Lance Thomas 28 46 15 108 114
14 Mindaugas Kuzminskas 27 68 5 107 114
15 Courtney Lee 31 77 74 115 114
16 Derrick Rose 28 64 64 108 115If Melo, Rose, BJ, CLee and LT had better defensive seasons this team would've been able to win games. Willy and KP were made to look worse due to covering for the PUTRID Defense from the other main players. This is why it's imperative that Phil bring in PLUS defenders on the perimeter. Phil said that he's instructed his scouts to prioritize On Ball Defense with the prospects.
Wow, despite having to read how Phil is going to fix everything (again), this post raises the question as to whether this past season's starting backcourt was any better defensively than the previous season's starting backcourt. And the DOUCHE is as good defensively as Lance, and Baker and Kuz? There's got to be a better metric somewhere...
Zen version of 'On Ball Defense' = "scouts, don't be seen talking to that guy's dad..."
Your post is SHYTE! Try again with something that makes sense and is substantive! This is a below standard effort.
The draft offers the team the opportunity to add BETTER talent than they currently have. The point is to look for quality 2Way players that can form a New Core going forward. If you can't get that thru your head there's no help for you.
And while on the topic of SHYTE, I guess your personal worst executive in the league not named Hinkie can't manage to add better players though FREE AGENCY??? If you're so dense that you can't look at your own stat table and realize your DaddyPhil brought in as bad a defensive STARTING backcourt as we've had lately, than you better start smelling your OWN SHYTE.
Try responding to what you originally posted in black and white before any further pontificating, Mr. TriangleMini-me.
jrodmc wrote:nixluva wrote:jrodmc wrote:nixluva wrote:Vmart wrote:Hopefully Anthony is gone and the Knicks can add a athletic sf that can defend as well as score. Durant once struggled on the defensive end and got better and better. I believe he led the league in shooting percentage allowed at 33%. He himself said he would get over powered. Same with KP he is going to get better. Willie is pretty athletic and similar to what the Warriors have in Zaza. One thing is Willie is a lot more skilled offensively. His defense will get better.To me the real culprits of last years defense were Rose and Melo. KP took a step back defensively he should be much better he does struggle with small ball lineups. He is not quick enough to guard small players. His positioning sucked all year long. He should get better with better positioning vansmaller players.
To me it's beyond annoying how some keep picking on Willy and KP who are both YOUNG players still maturing. Willy was a ROOKIE! Now that said KP and Willy weren't great but also not our worst defenders.
Rk Age G GS ORtg DRtg
1 Kyle O'Quinn 26 79 8 114 105
2 Joakim Noah 31 46 46 111 108
3 Willy Hernangomez 22 72 22 111 108
4 Kristaps Porzingis 21 66 65 108 109
5 Maurice Ndour 24 32 4 104 110
6 Marshall Plumlee 24 21 1 103 111
7 Justin Holiday 27 82 4 108 111
8 Sasha Vujacic 32 42 4 98 113
9 Ron Baker 23 52 13 92 113
10 Brandon Jennings 27 58 11 105 113
11 Carmelo Anthony 32 74 74 108 113
12 Chasson Randle 23 18 0 110 114
13 Lance Thomas 28 46 15 108 114
14 Mindaugas Kuzminskas 27 68 5 107 114
15 Courtney Lee 31 77 74 115 114
16 Derrick Rose 28 64 64 108 115If Melo, Rose, BJ, CLee and LT had better defensive seasons this team would've been able to win games. Willy and KP were made to look worse due to covering for the PUTRID Defense from the other main players. This is why it's imperative that Phil bring in PLUS defenders on the perimeter. Phil said that he's instructed his scouts to prioritize On Ball Defense with the prospects.
Wow, despite having to read how Phil is going to fix everything (again), this post raises the question as to whether this past season's starting backcourt was any better defensively than the previous season's starting backcourt. And the DOUCHE is as good defensively as Lance, and Baker and Kuz? There's got to be a better metric somewhere...
Zen version of 'On Ball Defense' = "scouts, don't be seen talking to that guy's dad..."
Your post is SHYTE! Try again with something that makes sense and is substantive! This is a below standard effort.
The draft offers the team the opportunity to add BETTER talent than they currently have. The point is to look for quality 2Way players that can form a New Core going forward. If you can't get that thru your head there's no help for you.
And while on the topic of SHYTE, I guess your personal worst executive in the league not named Hinkie can't manage to add better players though FREE AGENCY??? If you're so dense that you can't look at your own stat table and realize your DaddyPhil brought in as bad a defensive STARTING backcourt as we've had lately, than you better start smelling your OWN SHYTE.
Try responding to what you originally posted in black and white before any further pontificating, Mr. TriangleMini-me.
At some point you have to get past the Melo-Centric rosters and start looking at what Phil is going to do in building a New Young Core that is based on Phil's vision rather than trying to cater to Melo in any way.
If Phil can add another 1st this draft could bring in a very good haul of the right kind of talent. Hungry young players that have the right makeup and skills to play the right way. I think Phil realizes now that going this route is the best way to achieve his goals with this franchise. That early season Mutiny and Vet comments and resistant attitudes sealed the deal IMO.