i like the fact we are exploring options regarding a partner for cousins however my reservations about Kaminsky revolve around the fact that under Karl we are looking to play at a faster pace and his noted shortcomings are the fact he isnt much of an athlete. The offensive game is there and he and boogie would do very well in a half court set however that is not how we plan to play.
Ongoing draft/lottery discussion [OPEN SPOILERS]
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The Kaminsky plot thickens... hmmm.
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/6/22/8827017/2015-nba-draft-rumors-knicks-frank-kaminsky
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/6/22/8827017/2015-nba-draft-rumors-knicks-frank-kaminsky
It would be nice to have Mudiay and Hezonja available when our pick comes up simply because I think the pick becomes much more valuable, it seems like a lot of teams are looking to move up. I think there is a lot of value in the middle of the first round or at least pick up a veteran as well as a pick.
My hopes for this draft are still Mudiay or Cauley-Stein.
WCS fills a very obvious need. I can't pretend that the chatter about his health (foot, sickle cell trait) don't concern me, but he would provide rim protection/shotblocking, a big who can get out in transition, a huge weapon against the pick and roll and I think a guy who (in time) will be able to knock down 15-18 footers consistently enough to keep his man from doubling Boogie in the block.
Mudiay is still a hugely intriguing piece because ideally I'd like to see someone supplant Rudy as the 2nd best player on the team. Of the guys that could be available I think he has the highest potential to do that, though obviously he'd back up Collison for most if not all of next season. But if he is the real deal then eventually it moves DC to a super sub role with the added ability (because of Mudiay's size) to play them together as Karl has shown interest in doing. Plus Mudiay's game (while currently limited by his poor mechanics and unreliable jump shot) is pretty much ideal for a dribble drive offense just like Wall, Bledsoe and Tyreke under Calipari.
WCS fills a very obvious need. I can't pretend that the chatter about his health (foot, sickle cell trait) don't concern me, but he would provide rim protection/shotblocking, a big who can get out in transition, a huge weapon against the pick and roll and I think a guy who (in time) will be able to knock down 15-18 footers consistently enough to keep his man from doubling Boogie in the block.
Mudiay is still a hugely intriguing piece because ideally I'd like to see someone supplant Rudy as the 2nd best player on the team. Of the guys that could be available I think he has the highest potential to do that, though obviously he'd back up Collison for most if not all of next season. But if he is the real deal then eventually it moves DC to a super sub role with the added ability (because of Mudiay's size) to play them together as Karl has shown interest in doing. Plus Mudiay's game (while currently limited by his poor mechanics and unreliable jump shot) is pretty much ideal for a dribble drive offense just like Wall, Bledsoe and Tyreke under Calipari.
I don't think it's a surprise to see Cauley-Stein dropping this much, he may not be as ready for the league as once originally thought. Several concerns about his care for the game, body size, and potential medical issues all contribute.
At this point it is a major reach at #6, one I don't think we can make. I like the potential of Hezonja and Mudiay a lot, but like usual, we are back on potential again.
At this point it is a major reach at #6, one I don't think we can make. I like the potential of Hezonja and Mudiay a lot, but like usual, we are back on potential again.
If they pick Mudiay and Hezonja, I'm on board; if they pick, WCS, not so much. If there's any time to swing for the fences, it's in the draft. They can swing for singles and doubles in FA and in trades.
PS I have lot less of a read on Mudiay than Hezonja. Hopefully, our scouts will have seen Mudiay in high school, not just his limited experience in China. FWIW, Larry Brown recruited Mudiay and was extremely high on the guy.
PS I have lot less of a read on Mudiay than Hezonja. Hopefully, our scouts will have seen Mudiay in high school, not just his limited experience in China. FWIW, Larry Brown recruited Mudiay and was extremely high on the guy.
