highest potential for all star, highest potential for bust. Decent swing for the fences,
lol kid is still playing for a championship
Jmpasq wrote:great, Iman Shumpert 2
Nitty has proven he can shoot. It'll be OK.
Jmpasq wrote:great, Iman Shumpert 2
except plays PG, can shoot, is 18, can pass and makes for others
Jmpasq wrote:great, Iman Shumpert 2
HiS IQ his higher than shump right now
Smith has all-star potential; Nitty has starter potential. We didn't take the best player available. Cuban smokescreen about wanting Nitty and hiring his coach for Summer League squad so he can get Smith.
Andrew wrote:Jmpasq wrote:great, Iman Shumpert 2
except plays PG, can shoot, is 18, can pass and makes for others
Yeah I mean i'm not high on his ceiling but in terms of his overall skills he ticks all the boxes. Defense, Unselfish Passing, Shooting, BBIQ. Shump is not as high a BBIQ player as this kid is already. The Knicks weren't kidding about wanting to improve the perimeter D! That's what this move is about for the most part. Perhaps the most perfect Triangle PG that was ever born. LOL.
I would have preferred DSJ, but no complaints with Frank. Don't overlook his potential as a defensive superstar at positions 1-2. Defense is hugely important and he is a match-up advantage there down the line against everyone at those positions.
codeunknown wrote:I would have preferred DSJ, but no complaints with Frank. Don't overlook his potential as a defensive superstar at positions 1-2. Defense is hugely important and he is a match-up advantage there down the line against everyone at those positions.
Yeah this is about changing the IDENTITY of the team more than going for the highest offensive ceiling guy. Can't complain about the logic if you really want to establish a DEFENSIVE identity.
Andrew wrote:Jmpasq wrote:great, Iman Shumpert 2
except plays PG, can shoot, is 18, can pass and makes for others
handle is way to high people thought Shump was a PG too. I will admit his shot looks way better than Shump. Just think we should of gone for Smith, way more talented. I think this kid will be a good player , probably guard 3 positions but he isnt a PG
Hope we don't regret passing on DSJr. Certainly don't have this pick, he has my second choice based on who was left, but definitely worried about his athleticism and handle.
nixluva wrote:codeunknown wrote:I would have preferred DSJ, but no complaints with Frank. Don't overlook his potential as a defensive superstar at positions 1-2. Defense is hugely important and he is a match-up advantage there down the line against everyone at those positions.
Yeah this is about changing the IDENTITY of the team more than going for the highest offensive ceiling guy. Can't complain about the logic if you really want to establish a DEFENSIVE identity.
Come on Nix! You wanted no parts of Frank and you said as much in multiple threads...Now the phil has officially taken him, now he's the perfect fit?
I can't wait to see him get his ass bust in summer league
This sucks. This team is devoid of talentand we take on a project/likely 3and D guard. Great.
If they really wanted this kid, why not trade back with Portland for 15 and 20...i'm sure he would have been there. No way was he the best prospect on the board. Unbelievable!!!!
SocraticBallin22 wrote:Smith has all-star potential; Nitty has starter potential. We didn't take the best player available. Cuban smokescreen about wanting Nitty and hiring his coach for Summer League squad so he can get Smith.
Don't let stats get in your way:
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19681...
Frank had the highest % for being an all star - also highest bust potential.
I trust Clarence. Frank is a perfect fit for the knicks. Now you have somebody feeding KP
EnySpree wrote:I can't wait to see him get his ass bust in summer league
I thought you said phil knows how to draft..lol
smith JR is to athletic for me, seems like a major injury waiting, he's already had the ACL injury..
