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fishmike @ 3/17/2021 4:14 PM
VDesai wrote:Its clear Frank is the Chuck Knoblauch of shooting. He has the yips. He goes through these extended confidence funks. Its been several years now. He's got athletic ability, work ethic and natural talent on the defensive end, but if he has the extended yips shooting, I don't know how he can play a role. He came back with confidence and then it faded again. Its a shame because you see the flashes that he might have a nice looking jumpshot, and then he starts with the airballs as if he never shot a basketball. I think its fair to say its not gonna happen here for him.
hey dude! hoping all is well

This is an amazing and perfect comparison. Rose will come back and Frank will go back to the bench. He's gonna get a late game defensive sub call because Burks fouled out some random night and Reggie is out for health protocols. In comes Frank, ready to impact the game. He gets the steal! Pushes the ball and fires a perfect bullet pass right to the face of the chick in Dolan's band who sitting next to him (didnt Knobauch hit Keith Oberman's mom or something?)

Sucks seeing Frank fail. There always seems to be promising stretches followed by an injury. Last two games have been not only bad but costly. With so many guys out were are desperate for buckets and this was just bad for Frank.

GustavBahler @ 3/17/2021 4:25 PM
BigDaddyG wrote:
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HofstraBBall wrote:Said I would not participate in yet another Frank (11th man that Knick fans dream about) thread. But I can't help myself.

As I said in 2017. He does not have IT! Now everyone sees what I mean. IQ has IT. Thought Smith Jr. had IT. Which he did but it was overtaken by a shitty shot. It is that Alpha mentality, high-level skills and MOST importantly that inner confidence level that gives kids a chance to make it in the NBA. Especially in NY.

BTW, if we are going to continue to waste more time on insignificant Knicks players, can we get back to this guy!!


I heard Ron hasn't been the same after his tragic hair accident.

He actually looks good.

It's not the same Ron Baker if he doesn't have the hair though. This must be his evil twin bro who can actually make a jumpshot


Ron without his hair is like Thor without his hammer. I feel like he's given up all hope of returning to the NBA.

Honestly thought he was done with the game. Thought Baker was going to take his 10 million and start a business somewhere. Does Baker attempt layups now?


Joking aside, I think he might have led his team to a title. The Covid thing might've had something to do with his return. Maybe he wants to get a jump in his coaching career.

Hmmmm.. maybe he takes another shot at the NBA.

VDesai @ 3/17/2021 5:19 PM
fishmike wrote:
VDesai wrote:Its clear Frank is the Chuck Knoblauch of shooting. He has the yips. He goes through these extended confidence funks. Its been several years now. He's got athletic ability, work ethic and natural talent on the defensive end, but if he has the extended yips shooting, I don't know how he can play a role. He came back with confidence and then it faded again. Its a shame because you see the flashes that he might have a nice looking jumpshot, and then he starts with the airballs as if he never shot a basketball. I think its fair to say its not gonna happen here for him.
hey dude! hoping all is well

This is an amazing and perfect comparison. Rose will come back and Frank will go back to the bench. He's gonna get a late game defensive sub call because Burks fouled out some random night and Reggie is out for health protocols. In comes Frank, ready to impact the game. He gets the steal! Pushes the ball and fires a perfect bullet pass right to the face of the chick in Dolan's band who sitting next to him (didnt Knobauch hit Keith Oberman's mom or something?)

Sucks seeing Frank fail. There always seems to be promising stretches followed by an injury. Last two games have been not only bad but costly. With so many guys out were are desperate for buckets and this was just bad for Frank.

What's up Fishmike! All good - finally left the Brits after 14 years for greener pastures, but found that moving jobs during COVID aint easy! At least the Knicks got competitive now that there is no where to go and nothing to do at night. Hope all is well with you.

My expectations are zero for him- Id just like to see Frank play a role. The defense is there where he can guard 3 positions and he can certainly make an impact on a game. He won't be a PG, but there's an obvious role for him if he can provide some sort of value on offense and not be a hot potato. How does a guy come in sticking 3's and then basically just start spraying airballs. Its psychological. Maybe he gets over it at some point in his career, but guys that have had this - they generally don't. Rick Ankiel had to stop pitching and become an outfielder. Knobby had to move to leftfield, but never was quite the same. Not sure if he can be fixed, and if he can, it won't happen while he's here b/c the contract will run out.

HofstraBBall @ 3/17/2021 6:24 PM
BigDaddyG wrote:
HofstraBBall wrote:Said I would not participate in yet another Frank (11th man that Knick fans dream about) thread. But I can't help myself.

As I said in 2017. He does not have IT! Now everyone sees what I mean. IQ has IT. Thought Smith Jr. had IT. Which he did but it was overtaken by a shitty shot. It is that Alpha mentality, high-level skills and MOST importantly that inner confidence level that gives kids a chance to make it in the NBA. Especially in NY.

BTW, if we are going to continue to waste more time on insignificant Knicks players, can we get back to this guy!!


I heard Ron hasn't been the same after his tragic hair accident.

Nor has another fan favorite and bowl cut regular.

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