Knicks · Summer League 2025 (next game: Washington 7/19 330pm NBATV) (page 3)

VDesai wrote:We have a real squad going!

Kolek, McCuller, Hukporti, Dadiet, Nnaji, Beauchamp, Watson, Diawara, Pate, Johnny Davis

Who's Johnny Davis?

BigDaddyG wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:I don't know how the hell to post it but there is a scathing +10 minute scouting video on Dink over on Real GM.

Guy basically saying he is horrible at everything and needs to find another league to play in overseas.

Is this it?

YES

EwingsGlass wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:I don't know how the hell to post it but there is a scathing +10 minute scouting video on Dink over on Real GM.

Guy basically saying he is horrible at everything and needs to find another league to play in overseas.

Is this it?

That’s absolutely the statistical review which I would normally prefer over qualitative assessments. Here, the stats don’t pass the eye test. He is rough rough rough on shooting form and other skills. But has made it this far on talent, size and athleticism alone. A mild step forward in skill would make him backup SG and a 6MOY candidate. A major step forward and we are talking wild thoughts. He’s the kind of player that makes you think. Like if Dan Hurley got ahold of this kid and got through to him you could have your starting SG for the next 20 years. Right now, he’s making a lot of mistakes and has bad form and still competes.

The guy doing the scouting report clearly indicates Dink isn't competing.

He references whenever someone puts the ball on the floor against him they are going to go bye him in a straight line to the basket with no opposition. He also shows numerous examples of Dink asleep off the ball and references that his teammates constantly are pointing at him to find his man.

He also references Dink being unable to fit into offense with the rest of the team.

I found this a pretty scathing review and one that included some good clips to reinforce the reviewers points.

In fact - not sure I can remember a more underwhelming review of a player.

This may be why I think Fred Katz said whichever team signs Dink - it won't be his last. I think that means he's not sticking anywhere.

But I will say he looks good physically --- though we've all been fooled 1,000 times with good looking athletes.

Alpha1971 wrote:

VDesai wrote:We have a real squad going!

Kolek, McCuller, Hukporti, Dadiet, Nnaji, Beauchamp, Watson, Diawara, Pate, Johnny Davis

Does Beauchamp and Watson have any talent ?

Who is Watson? Drawing a blank.

Rookie wrote:

VDesai wrote:We have a real squad going!

Kolek, McCuller, Hukporti, Dadiet, Nnaji, Beauchamp, Watson, Diawara, Pate, Johnny Davis

Who's Johnny Davis?

We added Johnny???

Rookie wrote:

VDesai wrote:We have a real squad going!

Kolek, McCuller, Hukporti, Dadiet, Nnaji, Beauchamp, Watson, Diawara, Pate, Johnny Davis

Who's Johnny Davis?

Former Washington first round lotto pick. Westchester Knicks traded for him. Not sure if he is confirmed to play, but don't see why he wouldnt be part of the team.

LivingLegend wrote:

Alpha1971 wrote:

VDesai wrote:We have a real squad going!

Kolek, McCuller, Hukporti, Dadiet, Nnaji, Beauchamp, Watson, Diawara, Pate, Johnny Davis

Does Beauchamp and Watson have any talent ?

Who is Watson? Drawing a blank.

Anton Watson. We got him on a 2 way after Jacob Toppin. Was a Celtics 2nd rounder.

Dink looks too talented not to have gotten drafted. He looks better than Diawara imo.

LivingLegend wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:I don't know how the hell to post it but there is a scathing +10 minute scouting video on Dink over on Real GM.

Guy basically saying he is horrible at everything and needs to find another league to play in overseas.

Is this it?

YES

30 percent on layups in half-court? Yikes.

This is going to be one of the best summer leagues in a while. This is going to be a fun one! I expect a championship. Jared McCullar and Ariel Hukporti's development is especially going to be key. If those two look like they can be regular rotation pieces then we might consider adding Josh Hart and or Mitchell Robinson to potential deals. Anxious to see if Kolek and Dadiet have taken the next steps. Kinda crazy that summer league is 2 weeks away, FA is about to be upon us, but we still don't have a coach.

Rookie wrote:

VDesai wrote:We have a real squad going!

Kolek, McCuller, Hukporti, Dadiet, Nnaji, Beauchamp, Watson, Diawara, Pate, Johnny Davis

Who's Johnny Davis?

just curious, was there anyone worth losing sleep over still available with our 2025 FRP we sent to the Nets?

EwingsGlass wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:I don't know how the hell to post it but there is a scathing +10 minute scouting video on Dink over on Real GM.

Guy basically saying he is horrible at everything and needs to find another league to play in overseas.

Is this it?

That’s absolutely the statistical review which I would normally prefer over qualitative assessments. Here, the stats don’t pass the eye test. He is rough rough rough on shooting form and other skills. But has made it this far on talent, size and athleticism alone. A mild step forward in skill would make him backup SG and a 6MOY candidate. A major step forward and we are talking wild thoughts. He’s the kind of player that makes you think. Like if Dan Hurley got ahold of this kid and got through to him you could have your starting SG for the next 20 years. Right now, he’s making a lot of mistakes and has bad form and still competes.

I've had a chance to look through this guy's channel and he's very thorough. The presentation might not be the greatest, but he does a good job of integrating video examples with advanced stats. Very easy to follow without having to dumb down his analysis too much.

Ariel at 2:20 mark.

Nnaji at 5:45 mark.

VDesai wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:

Alpha1971 wrote:

VDesai wrote:We have a real squad going!

Kolek, McCuller, Hukporti, Dadiet, Nnaji, Beauchamp, Watson, Diawara, Pate, Johnny Davis

Does Beauchamp and Watson have any talent ?

Who is Watson? Drawing a blank.

Anton Watson. We got him on a 2 way after Jacob Toppin. Was a Celtics 2nd rounder.

VDesai wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:

Alpha1971 wrote:

VDesai wrote:We have a real squad going!

Kolek, McCuller, Hukporti, Dadiet, Nnaji, Beauchamp, Watson, Diawara, Pate, Johnny Davis

Does Beauchamp and Watson have any talent ?

Who is Watson? Drawing a blank.

Anton Watson. We got him on a 2 way after Jacob Toppin. Was a Celtics 2nd rounder.

That guy is one boring big.

Rookie wrote:just curious, was there anyone worth losing sleep over still available with our 2025 FRP we sent to the Nets?

Nope and hopefully that's the case the next 5 or so times

BigDaddyG wrote:

EwingsGlass wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:I don't know how the hell to post it but there is a scathing +10 minute scouting video on Dink over on Real GM.

Guy basically saying he is horrible at everything and needs to find another league to play in overseas.

Is this it?

That’s absolutely the statistical review which I would normally prefer over qualitative assessments. Here, the stats don’t pass the eye test. He is rough rough rough on shooting form and other skills. But has made it this far on talent, size and athleticism alone. A mild step forward in skill would make him backup SG and a 6MOY candidate. A major step forward and we are talking wild thoughts. He’s the kind of player that makes you think. Like if Dan Hurley got ahold of this kid and got through to him you could have your starting SG for the next 20 years. Right now, he’s making a lot of mistakes and has bad form and still competes.

I've had a chance to look through this guy's channel and he's very thorough. The presentation might not be the greatest, but he does a good job of integrating video examples with advanced stats. Very easy to follow without having to dumb down his analysis too much.

Ariel at 2:20 mark.

Nnaji at 5:45 mark.

Daddy - before I go thru those videos can you tell me if he was positive on McCullar, Pacome and Huck?

I agree guy does nice job but his voice is so monotone and low key -- almost puts you to sleep.

LivingLegend wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

EwingsGlass wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:I don't know how the hell to post it but there is a scathing +10 minute scouting video on Dink over on Real GM.

Guy basically saying he is horrible at everything and needs to find another league to play in overseas.

Is this it?

That’s absolutely the statistical review which I would normally prefer over qualitative assessments. Here, the stats don’t pass the eye test. He is rough rough rough on shooting form and other skills. But has made it this far on talent, size and athleticism alone. A mild step forward in skill would make him backup SG and a 6MOY candidate. A major step forward and we are talking wild thoughts. He’s the kind of player that makes you think. Like if Dan Hurley got ahold of this kid and got through to him you could have your starting SG for the next 20 years. Right now, he’s making a lot of mistakes and has bad form and still competes.

I've had a chance to look through this guy's channel and he's very thorough. The presentation might not be the greatest, but he does a good job of integrating video examples with advanced stats. Very easy to follow without having to dumb down his analysis too much.

Ariel at 2:20 mark.

Nnaji at 5:45 mark.

Daddy - before I go thru those videos can you tell me if he was positive on McCullar, Pacome and Huck?

I agree guy does nice job but his voice is so monotone and low key -- almost puts you to sleep.

They all had positive ratings but Dadiet was the only he said had potential to be more than role player if everything went right.

Thanks

LivingLegend wrote:

VDesai wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:

Alpha1971 wrote:

VDesai wrote:We have a real squad going!

Kolek, McCuller, Hukporti, Dadiet, Nnaji, Beauchamp, Watson, Diawara, Pate, Johnny Davis

Does Beauchamp and Watson have any talent ?

Who is Watson? Drawing a blank.

Anton Watson. We got him on a 2 way after Jacob Toppin. Was a Celtics 2nd rounder.

That guy is one boring big.

My understanding is that Watson is like "swing" wing. Celtics love switchable players on both ends and that was why he was on the back end of their roster, so who knows, he might be one of those guys who can guard 3,4,5 and play small ball 4. They added this guy into system late last year so they will give him a good look.

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