Game Thread GAME# 15: KNICKS @ BLAZERS - JANUARY 24, 2021 - SUNDAY, 7:00 PM, NBCSNW

[Hoopguru]

Funny, we've got the best three point shooter/3pm, in the league now and many dont like his D.
Roco is one of the best at getting hands on the ball and is second in the league at steals/4 position in many dont like his offense.

 

[e_blazer]

ONE GAME OH NOOOOOOO.

Trent.

Next Question.

Okay, just one more: Do you always fall for it when someone is jerking your chain?

 

[wizenheimer]

So, of the three options other than CJ, who in your opinion has the best synergy wit h Dame: Trent, Hood or Simons? I would think the “trade CJ” crew would be rooting for one of those guys to make a strong showing while CJ is out to make the case to Olshey that he can trade CJ.

he had better synergy with both Matthews and Aldridge. It takes some significant playing time together to build that synergy, IMO. Dame and CJ are in their 6th season together and they don't fit as well as Dame and Matthews did by the end of Dame's rookie season. Or Dame and Aldridge for that matter.

in other words, I'm not suggesting the better fit is already on the team. That's why change is needed. Dame and CJ are way too redundant in styles and flaws

 

[wizenheimer]

They were collectively averaging around 55 ppg before CJ went down. That's like the best backcourt synergy ever.

they were also 7-5 this season; have only averaged 45 wins in 5 seasons together; and have a 14-26 record in the playoffs. That's like NOT the best backcourt synergy ever

edit: by the way, this year and last, in the 7 games CJ has been injured, Dame has averaged 41 pts; 5 rebs; 8 asts. He also shot 44-92 on three's...that's 48% on 13 three's a game

 

[riverman]

And yet he keeps getting jobs around the league and he's constantly coaching team USA. Because he produces results and almost always improves his teams.

He almost ruined the Bulls franchise and lost the Minnesota team as well....yeah...he's the best defensive coordinator in the game but that's not head coaching....he'll look great until their first major losing streak

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Some of the blame goes to our guards when you see it then you don't dribble into it especially when your 6'3. The only way to beat the trap by passing the ball before the trap and keep in the middle of the floor. Plus you stay away from side lines and right over the half court where the players can use the boundaries has extra man.

That's what I was trying to say yesterday; you said it better. And isn't this basic stuff that is taught in high school?

 

[Tince]

You "know"? Really? I'm impressed with how a new coach came in and changed their defensive identity overnight. Other than that, they are trash. But I do enjoy the perpetual 'mind reading'.

I tagged you because I wanted to confirm.

The other night, you didn't think Boston losing the Knicks by 30 the other night was a big deal because of the Knicks great defense. I assumed that meant you would be happy with this win, but I asked, and I appear to be wrong!

 

[Sheldon Shape]

he's the best defensive coordinator in the game but that's not head coaching.

Apparently franchises around the league disagree. He has his flaws but he's worlds better than Terry Stotts and his record and commodity prove it.

 

[James lamphear]

That's what I was trying to say yesterday; you said it better. And isn't this basic stuff that is taught in high school?

Yes it is but really depends on there individual coach I have a lot bad high school coaches. Not saying any of these players had bad coaches but majority of breaking a trap is taught at that level.