Philc1 wrote:WP76 wrote:Barrett was a good player and I liked him but he certainly didn't warrant the #3 pick. OG is a distinctly superior player.
He ended up being the second best player in that draft tied with Herro.
He's a good player. TO generally is better with him than without.
The biggest issue here was he was a terrible combination with Randle. Their games did not complement each other whatsover.
Philc1 wrote:WP76 wrote:Barrett was a good player and I liked him but he certainly didn't warrant the #3 pick. OG is a distinctly superior player.
He ended up being the second best player in that draft tied with Herro.
That probably says more about that particular draft than it does about RJ.
Philc1 wrote:Towns 22 boards holy cow.
TO are midgets next to KAT.
They have no rebounding size out there.
Easy night to get boards.
BlueKnickers wrote:WP76 wrote:Barrett was a good player and I liked him but he certainly didn't warrant the #3 pick. OG is a distinctly superior player.
It was a great trade.
Should have kept Precious too.
Avoiding an overpay to retain IQ was also a good move by the FO.
I don't guys who think we could trade OG understand his position in the pecking order on the Knicks. He's not going anywhere.
I agree and never understood the avalanche of criticism Achiuwa got.
nycericanguy wrote:Kolek gets us easier baskets and promotes ball movement. He shouldn't have been taken out of the rotation.
Brown tightened the rotation out of fear of losing five in a row.
He waited too long to reopen the rotation IMO, but at least he's doing it again.
Lol, Hart waiting for teammates to pick him up off the floor, Coach Brown finally comes out and picks him up
WP76 wrote:BlueKnickers wrote:WP76 wrote:Barrett was a good player and I liked him but he certainly didn't warrant the #3 pick. OG is a distinctly superior player.
It was a great trade.
Should have kept Precious too.
Avoiding an overpay to retain IQ was also a good move by the FO.
I don't guys who think we could trade OG understand his position in the pecking order on the Knicks. He's not going anywhere.
I agree and never understood the avalanche of criticism Achiuwa got.
He actually won us a couple of games last season. He was a bit erratic, but he did have some impactful nights.
And now his game is expanding.
To think we let him walk so we could sign Fatsobelly is a real black eye on this FO
Maybe let's bring in the bench now?
Wingstop + Kolek dominated the second half
BlueKnickers wrote:Philc1 wrote:Towns 22 boards holy cow.
TO are midgets next to KAT.
They have no rebounding size out there.
Easy night to get boards.
Hey it’s not like KAT leads the entire NBA in rebounds per game.
BlueKnickers wrote:Philc1 wrote:WP76 wrote:Barrett was a good player and I liked him but he certainly didn't warrant the #3 pick. OG is a distinctly superior player.
He ended up being the second best player in that draft tied with Herro.
He's a good player. TO generally is better with him than without.
The biggest issue here was he was a terrible combination with Randle. Their games did not complement each other whatsover.
We had a ceiling with RJ and Randle and it was the second round. I will always be grateful to both of them for getting the Knicks out of the gutter.
Just checked the box score. Looks like all I had to do was say something and they remembered how to play.
Good win over a good team on the road.
Philc1 wrote:BlueKnickers wrote:Philc1 wrote:WP76 wrote:Barrett was a good player and I liked him but he certainly didn't warrant the #3 pick. OG is a distinctly superior player.
He ended up being the second best player in that draft tied with Herro.
He's a good player. TO generally is better with him than without.
The biggest issue here was he was a terrible combination with Randle. Their games did not complement each other whatsover.
We had a ceiling with RJ and Randle and it was the second round. I will always be grateful to both of them for getting the Knicks out of the gutter.
That's fair.
I clicked my heels with joy when Randle was traded, but I don't miss RJ either. Not a huge fan of his game, though I respect the guy.
Kolek 10 Assists in 20 Minutes
Brunson 4 Assists in 30 Minutes
BlueKnickers wrote:Kolek 10 Assists in 20 Minutes
Brunson 4 Assists in 30 Minutes
Kolek is a pure pg...best passer/vision on the team
Uptown wrote:BlueKnickers wrote:Kolek 10 Assists in 20 Minutes
Brunson 4 Assists in 30 Minutes
Kolek is a pure pg...best passer/vision on the team
Once he gets in rhythm it's like watching five womens' periods sync up
Gutsy win! Back to back on the road against one of the hottest teams in the league! That 3rd quarter was so good! KAT's no look pass! 22 rebounds! Mikal couldn't miss! OG dominated and dented that rim with all those dunks! Got to find minutes for Kolek! 10 assists!
4 in a row after that horrible stretch was much needed!
BlueKnickers wrote:Uptown wrote:BlueKnickers wrote:Kolek 10 Assists in 20 Minutes
Brunson 4 Assists in 30 Minutes
Kolek is a pure pg...best passer/vision on the team
Once he gets in rhythm it's like watching five womens' periods sync up
They need to rename the Emirate Cup to the Diva Cup.😏
WP76 wrote:BlueKnickers wrote:WP76 wrote:Barrett was a good player and I liked him but he certainly didn't warrant the #3 pick. OG is a distinctly superior player.
It was a great trade.
Should have kept Precious too.
Avoiding an overpay to retain IQ was also a good move by the FO.
I don't guys who think we could trade OG understand his position in the pecking order on the Knicks. He's not going anywhere.
I agree and never understood the avalanche of criticism Achiuwa got.
I really do miss him. I was a little upset seeing him in that King’s jersey. He should have been given another chance.
TBH - I was bitching most of 1st half and early 3rd -- just a myriad of sloppy/sluggish play.
I did NOT see that late 3rd and 4th quarter coming AT ALL.
Mikal was piss poor early - could barely hold onto his dribble and all of a sudden was super man with the shot and running the floor.
Kat looking like Bill Russell grabbing 45 boards -- OG remembering how to play ball and destroying raps.
Have to say Raps just looked like poo all night -- zero spark -- Quick and RJ looked very low/mid.
