The 2016 New York Knicks: Now that we're done tanking...

[bigfnjoe96]

Robin Lopez is gonna surprise. I firmly believe he will become that vocal leader in the locker room we've sorely missed. While playing well this year.

On paper, we have a decent team. Much better than last year's mess.

A lot more professional, and could see this team really buying in to what Phil is selling.

I'm excited for the pre season to start.



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[CMH]

The good thing is the team is surrounded by guys that want to be here rather than were already here or traded here.

That's a big push for Fisher. Plus I think we see Fish be more assertive now that he's comfortable and knows what it takes for 82, hopefully plus, games.

And there's a nice buzz because even for those that doubt Porzingis, everyone wants to see what he does on the court. There's hope this guy is a future star and that hope brings a certain energy we haven't had since acquiring Melo. But I think this carries over longer if Porzingis is flashing talent. It will be nice to have a young potential star to root for here, even if there are losses.

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[Jeffx]

It's the Knicks, so they'll disappoint us as usual - 35 wins.

[Vast]

Quote: Originally Posted by ThatKidNamedTae

I've literally been trying to estimate how often Porzingis will get the Bradley/Bol treatment and have the entire league try to posterize him

Every shot blocker gets posterized. Bradley/Bol were doofy as **** tho, KTaps moves way better out there.
If anything, don't be surprised to see Porzingod posterize more than a few dudes with authority.

[mrclutch]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jeffx

It's the Knicks, so they'll disappoint us as usual - 35 wins.

Zero% chance the Knicks win 35 games. They should throw a party if they hit 28 wins.
Good to see the start of a culture shift but the talent is just not there even for the eastern conference.

[ehh]

And we all remember that Kobe dunk on Dwight Howard. Taps will get posterized a few times for sure, all rookie bigs do.

[Vast]

Quote: Originally Posted by mrclutch

Zero% chance the Knicks win 35 games. They should throw a party if they hit 28 wins. Good to see the start of aculture shift but the talent is just not there even for the eastern conference.

You actually think replacing the D-Leaguers we had last year with Actual intelligent NBA players, a healthy Melo and a slightly more experienced coaching staff only equals to 11 more wins????

We had Shane Larkin, Quincy Acy and Cole Aldrich playing substantial minutes last year.

I'm telling you man, I know last year was horrible but some people talk like they're jogging out the same team as last year.

We've gotten better at EVERY position this year.

I heard someone mention being worried about Seraphin, I'm not the guy can play. Good backup C.

[bigeastbumrush]

Quote: Originally Posted by Vast

You actually think replacing the D-Leaguers we had last year with Actual intelligent NBA players, a healthy Melo and a slightly more experienced coaching staff only equals to 11 more wins???? We had Shane Larkin, Quincy Acy and Cole Aldrich playing substantial minutes last year. I'm telling you man, I know last year was horrible but some people talk like they're jogging out the same team as last year. We've gotten better at EVERY position this year. I heard someone mention being worried about Seraphin, I'm not the guy can play. Good backup C.

I'm the one who mentioned Seraphin. It's what he said about the Wizards that gave me pause on him (bitched about lack of playing time). Rubbed me the wrong way.

So I look at him as a potential whiner.

Hoping not but something about it/him bothered me.