We are running it back for this new season. So let's say Randall and Brunson are all stars, third team NBA, both of them. Brunson atleast replicates what he did last year. If RJ, IQ, and Grimes hit their potential this season, what does that look like. Plus Hart, Heart, DDV and Mitch. What will each player show improvement in or provide to the team ? I'm hoping RJ improves his midrange game, and three point shooting and stops getting blocked near the basket. Plus Grimes taking more shots per game by design off screens and pull up 3s.
IQ just had to do what he did last year, but maintain in the playoffs.
RJ, I'd be happy for now if he moved the ball instead of putting blinders on, dribbling around in circles, and charging into multiple defenders, AND don't shoot more than 3 3's per game.
Grimes, I agree with you. Coach needs to tell Brunson and Randle to trust him and get him a few more shots in the flow of the offense, and not only 3's.
The guy I HOPE takes a big step forward, which would make a big impact on our asset base and flexibility is Deuce. I think he's got it in him, and hope he rounds out his game this year, and gets some minutes (which is going to be tough).
I've always said if even ONE of those guys reaches their ceiling we are a legit contender.
What do their ceiling look like?
RJ's is probably a lesser Jaylen Brown
IQ is probably a Jrue Holiday/Lowry/Brogdon mix type
Grimes could be a Klay/Middleton type
of course not many players actually reach their ceilings
RJ practice videos has him working on midrange and taking it to the basket.. plus he has been working with Riddick on his outside shooting. RJ improves shooting at distance and midrange he helps the team a great deal. Those his improvements means he will harder to defend at the rim and his shots may be blocked less. A better RJ makes it easier for Grimes and Brunson to score. A better RJ makes it easier for IQ too.
Can Evan play back up 4 ? In an emergency? Would you trade Evan for Bertrans and a second younger player ? Knicks could make a trade for Bertrans and get back a player like Garuba for Evan.
