Knicks · Mo Diawara could/should eventually be the missing piece (page 6)

Panos @ 3/10/2026 10:12 AM
martin wrote:
Knixkik wrote:The dunk last night was a great step in terms of aggression. He can do that all the time.

So nice gotta post it twice

That was a nice "meandering" pick by Huk.

Knixkik @ 3/10/2026 10:18 AM
Panos wrote:
martin wrote:
Knixkik wrote:The dunk last night was a great step in terms of aggression. He can do that all the time.

So nice gotta post it twice

That was a nice "meandering" pick by Huk.

He accidentally made a good play for once. I am so down on Hukporti. Mo also had a great drive to the hoop and Huk moved out of the dunkers spot at the last minute for no reason at all causing Mo to turn it over. Huk has become a huge liability after a promising rookie year and probably is gone after this year.

Philc1 @ 3/11/2026 8:49 AM
nycericanguy wrote:MO is the future, the big question with him was his shooting and he's been ELITE, especially on corner 3's. The defense 1-5 is already very solid. The rest of his game will round out. Imagine Siakam with a 3pt shot? And Siakam developed much later than most players. MO having this impact at 20, against elite teams is special.

You are absolutely right. Mo is a guy who if Rose can figure out how to keep him around 4 years from now when the Brunson window officially closes Mo doesn’t make a full scale tank and rebuild necessary. He’s that special.

martin @ 3/13/2026 8:45 AM
EwingsGlass @ 3/13/2026 9:25 AM
Guys like Hart bring playoff energy every game. He is actively pursuing the ball on every possession. His energy affects games on a regular basis. It makes him a + during the season. Most people get injured playing with that kind of frenetic injury. So during the regular season, they don’t. In the playoffs, everybody gets after it or they get knocked out quick. They “learn” what playoff basketball means.

Mo needs to learn what playoff basketball means. To play with that kind of energy AND maintain precision. I hope they give him minutes this playoff round early so he understands the difference. Guys like Deuce got that playoff experience and they rose to the occasion. Mo can too. I want to see him after his playoff moment. The fact that Mo is an RFA means we may have to pay dearly to keep him. But I think it’s worth it.

martin @ 3/13/2026 1:41 PM
Knixkik @ 3/13/2026 8:47 PM
martin wrote:

There’s so much upside here.

EwingsGlass @ 3/14/2026 11:10 AM
The Alvarado / Bridges / OG / Diawara / KAT 5 - Man lineup has pretty ridiculous stats. The kind that make you go hmm. Small sample set - 30 mins total, but enough that I want some Mo!
martin @ 3/14/2026 12:39 PM
EwingsGlass wrote:The Alvarado / Bridges / OG / Diawara / KAT 5 - Man lineup has pretty ridiculous stats. The kind that make you go hmm. Small sample set - 30 mins total, but enough that I want some Mo!

5 vs 5

Brunson Deuce Shamet Hart Mitch

PassTheBall @ 3/14/2026 5:58 PM
EwingsGlass wrote:The Alvarado / Bridges / OG / Diawara / KAT 5 - Man lineup has pretty ridiculous stats. The kind that make you go hmm. Small sample set - 30 mins total, but enough that I want some Mo!

I’ve noticed this with my own eyes. No stats needed. This 5 is really good!

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