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Yeah I mentioned it a while back, his kids are going to school in Greece and his family all live there. So I think he probably wants to stay New York, Boston, Miami, Minnesota etc.

I have a feeling it’s going to be the Knicks if they lose in the final. Otherwise I think Minnesota, Boston and Miami will be aggressive to get him.

I’d love to get a Hart, Portis, White etc out of the deal. We’ll see what happens.

 

New York is just firing on all cylinders at the right time.

Shamet has been a huge offensive spark plug hitting 55% of threes.

Bridges is shooting 60% on jumpers from 2 and 39% from 3.

OG is shooting 51% from 3. KAT is 45% from 3. McBride is 41%.

Mix that with the defense of Hart and Robinson and they’re formidable. When you’re shooting that good, you can beat anyone.

I do think we have a shot of being an elite shooting team with Luka, Reaves, Lebron all good in high volume and Rui and Kennard being elite percentage shooters. We need a good 3&D SF and a lob threat rim protecting C and we’re in the Knicks spot.

 

All true. Plus when he played the Lakers he was not getting to the line a ton and Lakers defense locked in on him. But my Argument is i dont think Shai is alone. Being smaller and quicker helps his acting job. But My point is Lakers two best Players game is 40-50% foul baiting. Its one of the reasons Austin playoff numbers and effectiveness dips. As for Luka I think it will hurt him like it did Harden. Because now you have an offensive player limited on Defense. And Lakers will have 2 in the starting back court. That is my only Argument. If Luka was Edawads i wont say anything But it Luka. Luka is a foul baiter when he is not step fading away.

 

Reaves catered his game to A James Harden style. just the getting to the line. His main thing was pump faking and getting guys in the air. I don’t see Reaves as a Shai. Reaves knows how when he goes to the basket to throw his hands up that’s an art.

he’ll get 8-10 free throws a night.

 

There is no way. I repeat no way the Knicks will mess with this team that they have.

it’s perfect. They have the great combo of 3-D forwards and a good center.

if they get swept I still don’t see them doing that. Especially if they’re competitive.

 

I think the Lakers need to zero in on Colby White. Zach Collins Robert Williams. Build a culture. While other teams are looking at the usuals go get those guys quick. Try to get a Peyton Watson. Hey Milwaukee you wanna dump Kuzma well take him. Take Knect and Vanderbilt. Maybe give us Portis to.

id even inquire about Morant. Maybe just giving us that guard that can give us a different look. If Memphis just wants to take some trash Vanderbilt Knect maybe a pick.

 

Agree but. there is a but. I would be concerned with Lakers hustle and energy. While Knicks is shooting well they also finished the season strong on defense. I am not sure Lakers JJ style can keep up the defensive intensity.

 

At this point Lakers have to pay to dump Van and Dalton. We pretty much killed their Value. Van contract is now a negative asset. I was on this last Summer but many had high hopes for Van. I was Like Lakers need to dump his contract Asap as i dont think he fits JJ offensive style.

 

The Knicks are a far superior team and played excellent defense throughout this playoff run.
They are just a LeBron James away from having a chance.

 

Their GM should be fired if he sends out multiple pieces for Giannis.
Brunson is the engine that makes them run. Why force him to share the rock with Giannis?
It didn’t work with Luka and it wouldn’t work with another guy who likes to control the ball.
Knicks will win at least two games in the Finals and may take it all if they stay this hot.
I welcome it.

 

If the Knicks get taken out in a bad way, they'll break the team up. They have good parts, but they need to make a breakthrough after 50 years of not championships.

They're serious about winning and have great parts, if the current makeup can't get it done - one or more of KAT, Hart, OG or Bridges could all be sent out.

 

Was that just the final nail in the Lebron going to Cleveland coffin?

Harden is washed and a playoff choker.

Mitchell with 55 assists and 47 turnovers.

Mobley and Allen are just as inconsistent as Ayton but paid 3-4x as much.

If I’m him, I’m thinking Luka, Reaves and whether else we get this offseason is a way better team.

 

Knicks have been on an insane heater since that beat down turn around game against ATL. They ve basically crushed the point differential outside of the game collapse by the Cavs

They likely have a real shot at this. Similar to that mavs dirk team that won it all just have it going

 

The Knicks are legit...that team is a bona fide title contender.

 

This Knicks team can legit beat OKC or San Antonio. That offense is so hot and juggernaut. Lots of shooters.

this isnt Lakers New Jersey Nets.

 

if they lose in the finals, I will love seeing Stephen A. Smith completely melt down.

 

The Lakers need to make the right signing. Not a panic signing.

I would and the Lakers need to sign Kristoff Porzingis to a 2 yr. 40 million dollar contract 2nd year player option so player option after the 1st year.

We talk the lob Luka has experience playing with him. They haven’t had that much time playing together. They don’t have that much time playing together. But I think they’d be a force playing together.

Wemby that’s a guy that can play with Wemby and make him have to guard him. He’s 7,3” he’s a unicorn. I don’t like over paying a less talented player a less value player. There’s value here.

high pick and roll. His ability to step back and shoot the 3 something Ayton can’t do. His ability to protect the paint and rim. Last time Boston won the championship he was the reason they won. I know there’s availability issues. But I think we can have a plan with him and Ayton and Hayes. Or maybe you package Ayton with Knect and you dump him somewhere.


Then I’d sign Robert Williams and Ellis and Thybulle and I’d bring back Hachiumura smart and Reaves.

my new team would be

Luka
Smart/Reaves
Thybulle
Lebron
Porzingis

bench
Adou Thiero
Hachiumura
Hayes
Bronnie
Kennard

and I’d call it a off season.

 

This is all contingent if we can’t get Payton Watson.

 

We need to keep roster flexibility we need to keep financial flexibility. You can also add a Robert Williams I think the Knicks bring Mitchell Robinson back. You can try to get him. He’s not a starter though.

 

Porzingis is never healthy, even worse than Robert Williams in that regard

also we need a wing better than Thybulle.

That is not a good defensive team.