Opening Week Discussion
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Big daddy naught
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My Knicks will be a flat out mess out the gate. We got 3 point guards, none of which can shoot, and no idea who is the starter. They would like it to be Smith Jr, and I think he is super talented and can be great, but had a back issue that kept him out minus the last 2 preseason games, where he looked rusty and prob needs more practice to get himself right. Payton is a solid defender, and creator, but not a shooter, and Frank has yet to show anything but being able to defend at this level.
I do like our roster, but our core is very very young (Smith, RJ, Knox, Trier, Robinson, even Randle).
I do think RJ starts at the 2, Randle at the 3, Morris at the 4. I’d like Mitch to be the starting 5, and I think they are leaning that way, but it’s possible they go with Portis, trying to keep Mitch’s fouls down. The problem with this lineup no matter who the PG is will be outside shooting. RJ can make shots but is better getting to the rim, Randle is capable but again better inside or off the dribble. Morris would prob be their best 3 pt shooter on the floor. It’s a possibility they start Knox to give them some spacing, or even Ellington, but then it’s at the expense of RJ. Having Knox, Trier, Dotson (who I like and he balled last year) coming off the bench will provide ample scoring to go along w the defense of Frank, Gibson, etc.
Just expect a slow start w a lot being expected on RJ and all the new faces, and trying to figure out their best lineups and rotations and how to divide the minutes. They have players, just a question of who plays best with who.
I do like our roster, but our core is very very young (Smith, RJ, Knox, Trier, Robinson, even Randle).
I do think RJ starts at the 2, Randle at the 3, Morris at the 4. I’d like Mitch to be the starting 5, and I think they are leaning that way, but it’s possible they go with Portis, trying to keep Mitch’s fouls down. The problem with this lineup no matter who the PG is will be outside shooting. RJ can make shots but is better getting to the rim, Randle is capable but again better inside or off the dribble. Morris would prob be their best 3 pt shooter on the floor. It’s a possibility they start Knox to give them some spacing, or even Ellington, but then it’s at the expense of RJ. Having Knox, Trier, Dotson (who I like and he balled last year) coming off the bench will provide ample scoring to go along w the defense of Frank, Gibson, etc.
Just expect a slow start w a lot being expected on RJ and all the new faces, and trying to figure out their best lineups and rotations and how to divide the minutes. They have players, just a question of who plays best with who.
survive&advance
Nothing but net MFer!
Yeah I've been debating how to handle it. I'll have a few situational plays this year but mostly live. I think I'll have 3 nights available to do live this year. It's tough to put all plays but I'll give thoughts etc.@B.A.R. will you have a thread this season? Definitely think it’d be beneficial
Big daddy naught
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Almost cashed that in 1h. Nice.
I do not feel like he played that good either till late 2q.
Big daddy naught
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When he doesn’t settle for the jumper and goes to the basket dudes a nightmare to guard. He either gets an easy bucket or to the line
Big daddy naught
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Sigh, and it begins. Mitchell Robinson sprained his ankle in practice, probably won’t play in tomorrow’s opener for NY against the spurs. There’s talk about wanting to play RJ and Trier together, not sure if that means at the 2 and 3 or 1 and 2.
Quick summation of the LA Showdown.
There is a pretty big difference between these teams. Yes, no Kuzma but obviously no George on the other side and that is big difference. Obviously I focused on Davis a lot tonight.... stop having him inbound the ball all the time. He is always trailing the play. In the 1st half even though he was kinda sloppy his post plays were getting him to the line and late in half making some shots. The 2h he basically got the ball at top of key other than maybe 4-5 post-ups. As far as Lebron... he had energy early but fizzled late for sure. Danny Green kept this from being a 20 point Clipper win.
There is a pretty big difference between these teams. Yes, no Kuzma but obviously no George on the other side and that is big difference. Obviously I focused on Davis a lot tonight.... stop having him inbound the ball all the time. He is always trailing the play. In the 1st half even though he was kinda sloppy his post plays were getting him to the line and late in half making some shots. The 2h he basically got the ball at top of key other than maybe 4-5 post-ups. As far as Lebron... he had energy early but fizzled late for sure. Danny Green kept this from being a 20 point Clipper win.
javin
2020 CFB Underdog Contest Champion
Now I realize how scary this Clips team is. You got a passionate defender in Beverley, an energy guy in Harrell, a robot in Kawhi, and Mr. buckets in Lou Will. They even have an all-star on the bench. The moment I saw the Lakers bring in Dudley, Cook, and Daniels on the court, they were toast. Even with AD, everyone's just standing around when Lebron has the ball. It's as if he never left Cleveland. On the bright side, Lakers look much better without Lebron (-8) on the court.
Big daddy naught
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Someone help me out, is Rondo hurt yet again, trying to figure out why he didn’t play tonight. I’m assuming he got hurt in preseason and I just didn’t see that. Lakers need him running the point bc not only does he defend, but he gets everyone in the right spots and distributes the ball where it needs to go, and he’s got good chemistry w both bron and AD.
Good analysis. I definitely was mystified at the standing around. Also, where is this VAUNTED pick n roll with Bron n Brow?
javin
2020 CFB Underdog Contest Champion
Definitely got outcoached as well. They didn't use their length to their advantage after the first quarter and Lebron tried to muscle his way in the fourth. He's a step too slow nowadays and couldn't bully his way inside against the Clips' frontcourt. The guy needs to trust his teammates more not named Cook and Daniels.
Inspekdah
My man, Michael Jordan!
Keep an eye out on Lebron's +/- this season. He was at times one of the worst players in the league when it came to this stat on back a few years ago in his PRIME.
He's not even in the conversation anymore for best player in the world. Still looks a shell of his former self.
Anyway.
The Hornet's team returns no one who is a legit DD scorer. Where do the points come from? I suspect they're finally tanking but who knows. Bulls should win easily.
And I think if you fade the Nets everytime Irving starts/healthy you will profit. Team had a ton of heart last year and Russel played at a level that Irving is incapable of in terms of scoring/passing/defense. The later 2 being things Irving has no clue how to do. Wolves win SU.
He's not even in the conversation anymore for best player in the world. Still looks a shell of his former self.
Anyway.
The Hornet's team returns no one who is a legit DD scorer. Where do the points come from? I suspect they're finally tanking but who knows. Bulls should win easily.
And I think if you fade the Nets everytime Irving starts/healthy you will profit. Team had a ton of heart last year and Russel played at a level that Irving is incapable of in terms of scoring/passing/defense. The later 2 being things Irving has no clue how to do. Wolves win SU.
Excellent takes all around.
Inspekdah
My man, Michael Jordan!
I think with the subpar shooting at the guard position and Barret being a inconsistent gunner himself you might see them lose games big. Agree that there's talent and a solid future but they need to figure out who handles the ball.
Looking at the Spurs tonight.
Big daddy naught
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Agree on bulls. Hornets banking that Rozier becomes a stud and Bridges makes a big leap.
Everyone is so high on the Nets. I don’t see it. DLo was a huge reason why they surprised last year, and Kyrie has yet to prove he can lead without Lebron. Maybe when KD is back assuming he’s healthy but not this year
Big daddy naught
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My thoughts exactly. Their conundrum will be who can space the floor. It’s like you almost have to give Ellington, Knox, Dotson big minutes bc they are the only 3 pt threats. I think RJ can develop into a shooter but it’s not his strength. It’s gonna take them time to figure out rotations. Tough opening stretch too tonight in SA and a b2b at Brooklyn then home for Boston. 5 of first 6 against playoff teams.
Big daddy naught
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That’s more experience than the whole Knicks roster lol
Big daddy naught
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Confirmed. Trier and Barrett in the backcourt. Hope they can handle Murray pressuring the ball
DeadEyeDuckie
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anyone see a spurs starting lineup yet?
Big daddy naught
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Knicks will have to score 120 bc that starting lineup will play zero d
Plenty of time but yes dissapointing.
Looks like you had a solid night
Totally agree on the under. That stuck out a bit.
