I am VERY happy with the Knicks trade deadline move… is the Finals next?
The other thing that I want to get into today is on the NBA side and I’m going to be a bit biased here because the NBA trading deadline obviously was today and we have to take into account and strong consideration what we’re witnessing right now I’m looking at a couple of
Things that have transpired I’m talking to some people and everybody’s been talking about the Boston Celtics well they’re the team that’s got some things going on they should be the favorites but I’m looking at a team shooting 34 nearly 45 threes a game I’m not sold on them they’re talking about the Milwaukee
But damn it they can’t play defense and they W and four with Doc Rivers as their new head coach okay I’m looking at the Miami Heat they don’t seem to be what they were last year I have some concerns the Philadelphia 76ers they made a trade today they acquired buddy
Hee okay and then acquiring buddy heel from Indiana everybody’s looking at that and they saying well you know what that puts the Philadelphia 76ers in a pristine position no it doesn’t because Joel embiid is hurt as far as I’m concerned without Joel embiid the Sixers are absolutely Ely nothing that doesn’t
Mean Tyrese Maxi is nothing we know he’s an Allstar playing at a at a high level and acquiring buddy hee that is a big deal no doubt about that they moved Patrick Beverly to Milwaukee I think he’s going to buffer them defensively not to mention Infuse a different kind
Of energy and toughness in that locker room which could potentially serve them well so I can’t sarily dismiss Milwaukee with Giannis and with Dame dollar but here’s my thing I’m a New York Knicks fan through and through and here’s I’m seeing when I look at the New York
Knicks right now for everybody that knows or that doesn’t know but that needs to know the New York Knicks made a deal and they made a deal with the Detroit Pistons and they sent four players to the Detroit Pistons and Evan forier Malachi Flynn Quinton Grimes Ryan
RC diako and two future second round picks why is that a big deal because the Knicks retained all eight of their tradable first round picks for unprotected for protected I’m very happy as a Nick fan that they kept a hold of those first round picks let me take it a step
Further in bojan bogdanovich ladies and gentlemen this is a scorer this is a brother that shoots from the outside he’s 3D this is what he brings to the table I’m very very happy about this deal 20.2 points per game 41.5% from three-point range averaging 20 points per game for the third time in
His last five seasons he is somebody the Knicks have covered for a long time they finally got him he’s a career 39 a half% shooter from three a career 15.8 per game scorer he’s exactly what they needed an outside shooter an outside sniper with some decent size on them
Okay that doesn’t leave you at the mercy of relying on Julius Randall to jack up long range shots from one corner or the other I’m not throwing shade on on Julius Randle I’m just saying I don’t need to see that this postseason whenever he gets back from his dislocated or separated shoulder injury
Jaylen Brunson is that dude we know what he brings to the table OG and an noi has elevated them to be in the top defensive team and defensive efficiency in the league since he has arrived I’m looking at that I’m looking at the fact that the
New York Knicks have a backup guard and Alec Burks who’s a 12.6 perame scorer who also shoots 40% from three-point range in 43 games off the bench for the woful Detroit Pistons this year listen if you look at tibs as in Tom tho the H cach for the for the New York
Knicks this guy Alec Brook was one of tip’s favorites when he was with the Knicks excuse me he averaged 41 he averaged 12 points on 41% shooting from three over two seasons there’s history here so he knows what tiido likes knows what tho needs Theo knows what he’s getting in him you got
That backup point guard now that you had lost Emanuel quickly by trading him and RJ Barett to the to the Toronto Raptors we’re all good we’re all good but where does this leave the Knicks New York Knicks got a shot to go to the Conference Finals their health seems to be a
Question mark But the New York Knicks could make a possible run if Mitchell Robinson comes back if Julius Randle comes back healthy which are both probabilities Jaylen Brunson is in there with OG with gojan bogdanovich and the way the New York Knicks play defense they got a chance
Ladies and gentlemen they got a chance
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2:41 he was about to say a goofy word there 😂
Shame on a what? 😂
I promise you no one has said Hield puts the 76ers in a “great position”
Bruh smith is turning into a cowboys fan with the knicks
Stephen A is NOT a real Knicks fan and supporter. REMEMBER THAT.
Oh we headed to the finals baby 🧡🤍💙
Julius randle is not an outside shooter and he needs to stop it. It seems like every big man wants to shoot 3s all of a sudden.
you are not a knick fan
? Don't see bucks dancing anymore
Knicks injuries are killing the season. Anunoby just had surgery and with Brunson out, they are done, 34 year old Bogdanovic not withstanding.
The Pistons just waved Danilo Gallinari. The Knicks should pick him up. He's a former knick favorite and a very good scorer. He will definitely help the Knicks whether starting or coming off the bench… Here's your chance to make the team better and run for the NBA championship. Go knicks! 👏🏀
Aren’t you a Knicks hater! Honestly no one cares what you think. Let’s Go Knicks!
SAS fake knicks fan
if Knicks don’t make the finals, I’d fire all the white staff for black staff, if I was Stephen A.
JUST WAIT STEPHEN A
5 very good to great 3 point shooters in the rotation: Brunson, Donte, OG, Bojan, Burks …
You are not a NY Knicks fan Stephan A so stop it man
"*Are* the finals next?"
They got a chance and that’s all you can ask for
SAS you always hating on Randle 🤨
Stephen a is a bum, the Knicks ain’t going anywhere anytime soon. This dude is the joke of hosts and epsn employees. He sounds stupid and uses big words to make him seem smart, he thinks bc he’s black nobody takes him seriously. In reality he’s a dummy with a hairline that’s non existent
If I were the Knicks Front Office I would look into getting a back up point guard like Dinwiddie or Lowry to help the second team offense. Having those guys with pieces like Precious, Bogdan, and Alec Burks would be amazing for them as a serious contender. That might also want to look into getting Gallinari too.
SAS is just fan of 💵 🤯
How does SAS not even mention DeVincenzo. Dude is dropping 27 a game, playing beastly defense and has been clutch. Does he watch this team?
Whenever Stephen a talks positive about the knocks they get cursed with bad energy just like when he hyped them up vs the lakers gg😂
The knicks are the cowboys of the NBA so stop it sas. There going fold under pressure a lose just like the cowboys do. So stop it with the hype. The Knicks are not going to the finals. Just wait for it.
Stephen A sounds like a cowboys fan LOL
Yea, I'd say overall health is a problem. The good news on this deal is? They've acquired other shooters in case Julius gets spotty in the playoffs. When that's happened, they could just double Brunson, which is what the league is doing now while Randle and OG are out. And they are going to be out, folks. So they've brought in some second team folks who will start for a while, get some minutes for sure. I totally like the way this team is positioned for the next 2-3 years, especially with all the number one picks ahead.
Knicks in the Finals??
Yeah, on the PS5, not in real life..
2nd Round Max.. That’s all they got..
Stephen A is a real knicks fan outside of the "LeBron James come to NY"that is a horrible idea😂but I get his frustration he's been a fan for longer than most of you been alive he's seen how competitive the knicks were in the 90's under Riley and Van Gundy and for the last 24yrs it's been a nightmare so I get the pessimistic outlook most of you guys are new and don't have and perspective you have no idea of the suffering as a true knicks fan has been.
When he and spike Lee stop talking about the Knicks the Knicks got a chance 😂
On paper…my KNICKS can beat ANY Team in the Playoffs. On the court: we have availability questions issues with 2 of our 3 top players. If 1 of them is available, I'm not certain we'll beat Celtics AND Denver. If BOTH are available…..FINALS HERE WE COME!
I am about to fall out of my chair… Mr smith giving credit to Knicks? Stop it!!!! Is Jesus coming today?
We ain’t talking about Cleveland though??
its interesting that players have a higher percentage from 3 than from 2
his name is pronounced Boe Yahn
*His BIAS Opinion!
He's a liar! Go look at the interview he did yesterday, looked like someone stole his food and sulked. Freaking bum…..nobody likes you and all knicks fans wish you'd just stop supporting us. We want Perkins
Liar 😅😅😅
you are not a knicks fan, do one
I'm not seeing a finals appearance, who is the Knicks franchise level superstar? history clearly shows us more times than not you need such a player, the last 5 champs..Kawhi, LeBron, Giannis, Curry, Jokic. Who is that guy for the Knicks? are we seriously putting Brunson there? Knicks need more.
Stephen A, so sorry but acquiring two Piston players that don’t play defense is not gonna cut it. Not sure why you think the Knicks have a chance. I promise you it’ll be the same ole same ole when the playoffs get here.
Stephan Mush Smith is at it again..
Is Brunson playing tmr against the Pacers?
No he isnt…he was wrong with og trade …now he wants jump om the bandwagon….hes fos
Gotta get bye C's and Cavs.
Go Sixers
ur not even a knicks fan.