THE KNICKS SHOULD MAKE THESE CHANGES.....

KNICKS GIVE UP 133 POINTS INCLUDING 74 AT THE HALF. JUST CAN'T HAPPEN!

DIVINCENZO  REPLACES GRIMES IN THE STARTING LINEUP.  WAS IT THE BOOST TO THE STARTING LINEUP WE WERE LOOKING FOR? 

RANDLE AND BRUNSON HAVE TO DO A LITTLE MORE. 

BARRETT WITH AN EFFICIENT GAME

HARTENSTEIN FILLS IN ADMIRABLY FOR MITCH IN THE SECOND HALF, MATCHING A CAREER HIGH and more.....

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The Knicks lost and lost badly to Milwaukee 146-122 in the knock-out round of the NBA in-season Tournament.

Is our defense legit?

Did Julius Randle answer the question about his ability to perform in a playoff-like game? 

Can Mitchell Robinson dominate defensively against the upper-echelon teams? 

Is Grimes losing confidence? 

The December schedule will tell us a bit more about the Knicks. 

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Often on my YouTube channel I don't have the opportunity to really give my extended take on players due to time constraints. Also I'm (finally) learning that the best I can do  is understand others and help others understand me whether we agree or not. That's what I'm attempting here.  Well here it is uncut and unscripted, my extended take on  every rotation player (and a few situational players) on the Knicks and coach Thibodeau including:

• Why I remain a fan of Julius Randle.
• Why Brunson is that dude.
• Why Quickly is a better SG than Grimes but Grimes is the better starter.
• Why I wasn't that high on R.J. Barrett and why my thoughts are a changing (my most thoughful take yet!)
• Why I am a fan of Tom Thibodeau. Not just that I am a fan but why.
• and More......

I appreciate the listen

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What are my expectations of RJ Barrett and Josh Hart this season?
Will Evan Fournier be asked to stay away from training camp? 
Will Josh Hart really be asked to play small forward? 
I give my thoughts on this and more as I preview the Knicks forward core ahead of training camp. I won't cover Julius Randle. I'll cover him and Jalen Brunson in a separate episode.

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Training camp starts on September 27th, 2023. In this Countdown to Training Camp series, I'll assess each position group. In this episode, I'm assessing the NY Knicks guard core. What did I like from each of them last season, and what am I expecting this upcoming season? Be sure to listen until the end, where I talk about the number one thing this collection of guards (and forwards) can do to further improve the offense and raise the ceiling of this team, and it's NOT ball movement. I appreciate the listen. 
REFERENCES

• CLOSEST DEFENDER: https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/shots-closest-defender?CloseDefDistRange=4-6 Feet - Open&dir=D&sort=FGA_FREQUENCY
• DRIBBLES, SECONDS, ETC PER TOUCH: https://www.nba.com/stats/players/touches?Season=2022-23&dir=D&sort=PTS_PER_PAINT_TOUCH&TeamID=1610612752
• 3P% ON CATCH AND SHOOT SHOTS: https://www.nba.com/stats/players/touches?Season=2022-23&dir=D&sort=PTS_PER_PAINT_TOUCH&TeamID=1610612752

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We continue our I Cram To Understand You Series, where we take a member of the Knicks that the fans are divided on and seek to understand each other's opinions. On this episode, Simeon Russell of the Nothingbutknicks Network YouTube Channel, a coach himself, joins the podcast to give his take on Tom Thibodeau, his philosophy, what he likes, dislikes, and would do differently.  A great listen, if I may say so myself.

Catch Simeon Russell's Knick Content on the Nothinbutknicks Network» https://www.youtube.com/@NothinButKnicks

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*(Note: The Knicks were ranked 5th in offensive rating NOT offensive efficiency)

THE "I CRAM TO UNDERSTAND YOU" SERIES continues: Mitchell Robinson, though not as divisive among the fan base as Julius Randle and RJ Barrett, is still a hot button topic. He is an elite offensive rebounder  as well as an excellent rim protector and defender! Does he do enough in those areas to outweigh his limited shooting? Geoff Klafter, a huge and I mean huge, Mitchell Robinson supporter joins me and gives his takes on why he thinks Mitch's defense is more than enough to outweigh his limited offense and why he thinks defensive player of the year honors may be on the way.  Geoff is a weekly panelist on the Just Knickin' It weekly show (link below). He also has his own blog named Happily Ever Klafter where he shares his thoughts on the Knicks as well as other sports. Give his blog a read at https://happilyeverklafter.wordpress.com/

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THE "I CRAM TO UNDERSTAND YOU" SERIES continues: Randle is one of the most divisive players to ever play for the Knicks. I don't understand  the over the top love from some of the fans and I definitely don't understand the venom and intensity of other Knicks fans toward him so I decided to ask a fan who supports him and a fan who doesn't to help understand this dynamic. 

Today its, Anthony D who doesn't think Randle is that guy for the Knicks. He doesn't think he's good under pressure, but admits he can get better but not in the ways we think. He also shares his family roots out of which his Knick fandom grew and throws in some takes on the front office approach to building this roster. An easy listen in my opinion. And if you haven't already be sure to listen to the  podcast with Stapha Don a Randle supporter who surprisingly enough was even in his takes on Randle. 

Give a read to my newsletter (link below) where I give my take on Randle and join the call-in show if you are listening to this before August 1, 2023 9pm. Otherwise watch the show on replay. It should be interesting. 

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THE "I CRAM TO UNDERSTAND YOU" SERIES: Randle is one of the most divisive players to ever play for the Knicks. I don't understand  the over the top love from some of the fans and I defintiely don't understand the venom and intensity of other Knicks fans toward him so I decided to ask a fan who supports him and a fan who doesn't to help understand this dynamic. First up, Stapha Don a huge Randle supporter who is surprisingly even in his assessment of Randle during this podcast. Give a listen and look out for the second interview with Anthony D a fan who thinks the Knicks should move off of Randle quick despite two All-Star and two All-NBA appearances. I appreciate the listen. 

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