Knicks · I appreciate Julius Randle (page 2)

Knixkik @ 6/20/2023 4:05 PM
Swishfm3 wrote:
Knixkik wrote:
Swishfm3 wrote:He’s under appreciated only with the fickle NY fan base.

Just a year ago, we had folks, on this site, calling to trade for a bag of peanuts, just to see more Obi and promote RJ has #1

Bill simmons had his yearly trade value ranking and Randle isn’t even on the list. An all nba player still in his 20s making under 30 mil a year.

I think I listened to the same podcast and Randle was on the list…I think he had him twenty something.

In any case…I enjoy listening to B. Simmons but he comes off has bias towards the Knicks, at times, and his opinion changes every week.

It’s on The Ringer. Randle didn’t make the list which is insane. Probably the only allstar/ all nba player not on it and he’s cheap compared to others. Brunson was 21 though and Barrett was around 60.

gradyandrew @ 6/21/2023 6:42 AM
Knixkik wrote:
Swishfm3 wrote:He’s under appreciated only with the fickle NY fan base.

Just a year ago, we had folks, on this site, calling to trade for a bag of peanuts, just to see more Obi and promote RJ has #1

Bill simmons had his yearly trade value ranking and Randle isn’t even on the list. An all nba player still in his 20s making under 30 mil a year.

Randle is no Frantz Wagner, that's for sure.

martin @ 6/21/2023 9:06 AM
martin @ 6/21/2023 9:08 AM
Can Randle become an even better passer?

EwingsGlass @ 6/21/2023 10:14 AM
martin wrote:Can Randle become an even better passer?

Without slamming him, its questionable. He is missing the BB IQ. I love his athleticism and scoring. But he plays heads-down basketball and seems to be thinking about how he is going to score versus how the team is going to score. He's generally a second too late on things like passes. Maybe its a faith in his teammates issue. I don't know. But I see a guy that could be a 20/10/10 guy if he read the floor better and made the correct pass.

BigDaddyG @ 6/21/2023 10:49 AM
gradyandrew wrote:
Knixkik wrote:
Swishfm3 wrote:He’s under appreciated only with the fickle NY fan base.

Just a year ago, we had folks, on this site, calling to trade for a bag of peanuts, just to see more Obi and promote RJ has #1

Bill simmons had his yearly trade value ranking and Randle isn’t even on the list. An all nba player still in his 20s making under 30 mil a year.

Randle is no Frantz Wagner, that's for sure.


That's not as bad considering Wagner's age and contract. My biggest problem with the list is listing Siakam while omitting Randle. Sure, you can make the case that Siakam is a little better. But it's debatable. But add in things like contract and there's no way you can tell me that one has that much more trade value than the other.
Swishfm3 @ 6/21/2023 11:52 AM
Knixkik wrote:
Swishfm3 wrote:
Knixkik wrote:
Swishfm3 wrote:He’s under appreciated only with the fickle NY fan base.

Just a year ago, we had folks, on this site, calling to trade for a bag of peanuts, just to see more Obi and promote RJ has #1

Bill simmons had his yearly trade value ranking and Randle isn’t even on the list. An all nba player still in his 20s making under 30 mil a year.

I think I listened to the same podcast and Randle was on the list…I think he had him twenty something.

In any case…I enjoy listening to B. Simmons but he comes off has bias towards the Knicks, at times, and his opinion changes every week.

It’s on The Ringer. Randle didn’t make the list which is insane. Probably the only allstar/ all nba player not on it and he’s cheap compared to others. Brunson was 21 though and Barrett was around 60.

I definitely misheard it….But I agree with you nonetheless.

HofstraBBall @ 6/21/2023 1:38 PM
The kind of stuff in media that breeds nonsense.

https://dailyknicks.com/2023/06/20/obi-t...

So basically, let's blame Randle and Thibs for Randle having an All Star year and pushing out Toppin. Okay with Obi wanting out and thinking he is a starter on a playoff team but media looking to blame someone is dumb. Did Berman train these bloggers?

https://heavy.com/sports/new-york-knicks...

jskinny35 @ 6/21/2023 2:07 PM
I will say I appreciate Julius Randle more after this past season as he did come back better than last season. He does seem to be a good guy! I do question the fit and offensive style that Thibs has run around him and Brunson. I also question how we plan to upgrade for higher talent without including Randle in a future trade... as it seems either gut the young guys/bench and picks or trade Randle.

He does work hard and that earns him respect.

If he can keep maturing, play faster and hold the ball less - I'll appreciate him even more.

martin @ 6/21/2023 3:37 PM
Julius brought Jessica Alba to a game and his wife was OK with this?

Randle got a no trade clause as far as I'm concerned

fishmike @ 6/21/2023 3:41 PM
HofstraBBall wrote:The kind of stuff in media that breeds nonsense.

https://dailyknicks.com/2023/06/20/obi-t...

So basically, let's blame Randle and Thibs for Randle having an All Star year and pushing out Toppin. Okay with Obi wanting out and thinking he is a starter on a playoff team but media looking to blame someone is dumb. Did Berman train these bloggers?

https://heavy.com/sports/new-york-knicks...

the problem is when it comes to the media these Knicks are BO-RING

Its been mentioned in numerous outlets Knicks were testing waters on a Beal trade and also checking in on Paul George and at the end of the day I expect us to run it back because Leon and Co doesnt want to give up RJ/IQ/Obi and 4 FRPs for a PaulG or Zach because those guys arent worth it. That's the trade you make (+Mitch) for Embiid and try to win a title with Brunson/Grimes/Hart/Jules/Embiid and McBride and IHart off the bench

BigDaddyG @ 6/21/2023 4:58 PM
martin wrote:Julius brought Jessica Alba to a game and his wife was OK with this?

Randle got a no trade clause as far as I'm concerned

Jule's wife realizes a little leeway here and there prevents a Zion situation.

gradyandrew @ 6/21/2023 8:11 PM
martin wrote:Julius brought Jessica Alba to a game and his wife was OK with this?

Randle got a no trade clause as far as I'm concerned

Seriously, anyone talking smack on Jules in this space has got to BTFU. I can't wait to get a Randle jersey this summer! It will be my first time back to the States in 4 years. Has the UK community ever organized any offline meeting?

Nalod @ 6/22/2023 6:22 AM
BigDaddyG wrote:
martin wrote:Julius brought Jessica Alba to a game and his wife was OK with this?

Randle got a no trade clause as far as I'm concerned

Jule's wife realizes a little leeway here and there prevents a Zion situation.



Mrs. Alba has at least the image of a happily married women with three kids.
Jules distractions last year with newborn in house might have been due to some extra marital exercise?
I have no basis for any of this. Just saying a guy with young kids with a unlimited supply of groupies just waiting at every turn is not easy for a young marriage.
HofstraBBall @ 6/22/2023 8:04 AM
fishmike wrote:
HofstraBBall wrote:The kind of stuff in media that breeds nonsense.

https://dailyknicks.com/2023/06/20/obi-t...

So basically, let's blame Randle and Thibs for Randle having an All Star year and pushing out Toppin. Okay with Obi wanting out and thinking he is a starter on a playoff team but media looking to blame someone is dumb. Did Berman train these bloggers?

https://heavy.com/sports/new-york-knicks...

the problem is when it comes to the media these Knicks are BO-RING

Its been mentioned in numerous outlets Knicks were testing waters on a Beal trade and also checking in on Paul George and at the end of the day I expect us to run it back because Leon and Co doesnt want to give up RJ/IQ/Obi and 4 FRPs for a PaulG or Zach because those guys arent worth it. That's the trade you make (+Mitch) for Embiid and try to win a title with Brunson/Grimes/Hart/Jules/Embiid and McBride and IHart off the bench

Embiid would be nice. We can all dream. Would probably still need to add some shooting. Won't mind running it back if we add a couple of shooters. Still feel all the rumors are not just smoke. Rose wants a star. Question will be who we give up. Like IQ and RJ and feel if they improve their Bball IQ and passing, we can be so much better. Although been saying that for a few years.

Will be interesting summer. But you may be right, many have been expecting this FO to make a big move yet they have consistently gone with smaller smarter moves.

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