Knicks & Precious Achiuwa DISCUSSING Return To NY… (TKR Live) | Knicks News
but you guys know who I’m going to be talking about I’ve said his name probably for the last three weeks and there’s a reason he’s still on the free agent market and nobody’s picked him up you know what I’m talking about precious auua shout out to Sports Illustrated for giving us the following information according to them the New York Knicks opted to not extend pre zoua a qualifying offer making the former WRA this forward an un excuse me an unrestricted free agent this summer New York is said to still be in interested in resigning him according to Fred cats but no deal has materialized as of yet hear this though here’s what I want to talk about something that doesn’t get said enough even though atua did play backup center for the Knicks last season he did it by the way because we were injured we had nobody to play and we needed players on the floor I wanted to mention that but either way here’s how Tom thid views prua because a lot of people are saying Chua he could come here he could be the backup center that’s true but maybe only if Tom Tibido wants it that way because according to the New York Post Steph Bondi he reports Tom thibo prefers presses aoua at the four spot he’s slightly undersized at 6 fo8 or if you want to say 6 foot n whatever according to Tom thibo he might be slightly undersized to play that position and if Mitchell Robinson is sidelined for an extended period of time it might be a lot to ask pre zoua to play center position for the Knicks and according to this latest report from Ian Bagley he States the Knicks have continued to be in touch with PR atua trying to get him back on this team they’re only doing this if they can’t land another Center via trade and again playing center for the Knicks is no easy task you’re going to have to bang you’re going to have to rebound you’re going to have to get those put back dunks you’re going to have to put your body on the line each and every night it’s not going to be easy and some nights you’re not excuse me and some nights you might not be able to score you might have to pass the ball to another player that’s open maybe it’s jayen Brunson Julius Randall whoever it is and if you’re somebody that thrives on getting a little bit of offense some nights it may not be your night but get this if the Knicks cannot make a trade if they cannot pull off a trade if nobody else is available if they can’t get precious if they can’t get Davis bans if they cannot fill out that Center position they’re going to go into the season with Jericho Sims and Mitchell Robinson is that what I want from watching my videos I’m sure you guys already know Mitchell Robinson I’m extremely fearful about his health over the last few seasons have gotten worse he’s missed more games and it’s concerning when he’s healthy and he’s active he is one of the best centers in terms of Defense in the league on offense what does he give you and that’s the problem with Mitchell Robinson not only that his health concerns when you put it all together it makes sense why the Knicks are looking to upgrade at the center position or at least try to find a backup center that can play starter minutes because if you’re playing starter minutes as a backup or you’re used to it it’s helpful for the Knicks because that shows you their level of confidence in Mitchell Robinson he might be able to start some games a handful of games but they don’t have confidence that they’ll start every single game and if you don’t have confidence in that you need somebody that can play play a lot of minutes has the size to play a lot of minutes that can bang and is used to playing that position auua not used to playing that position bans not used to playing that position but between the two AA would be the one that I would go with because he has experience Under head coach Tom Tibido he understands how to play with Jaylen Brunson he understands his role he was effective for the Knicks last year more effective than he ever was in his entire career we have to mention that so given all of that if they can’t make a trade go after Precious sign him get him on this team and hope and pray Mitchell Robinson doesn’t get injured Jericho Sims takes a magical step and press is atua continues to do what he did last year and press each and every one of us because he was is doing that incredibly enough and I didn’t believe he was going to especially after the slow start but after we went down with a lot of injuries Tom thibo put him in he stepped up and he did what he needed to do a lot of the games you got to credit him you got to credit him to get those rebounds making sure he got those uh points for us he was making sure he was playing with Jaylen Brunson very well I remember those games some of those games the Knicks were struggling to win but press atua came through and he got it done for us so I don’t mind it I remember those games and if Mitchell Robinson does go down in a couple of games the Knicks can definitely pull that off insert prea into that game and maybe that does something for the Knicks maybe it protects them in the long run uh apaap says me personally I think Randle should be allowed to finish what he started Mitchell Robinson gets hurt one more time one more he has to be traded listen AP I believe you man and I hear you I understand you and a lot of other people have a lot of belief in Mitchell Robinson and I understand why first of all he’s a homegrown Nick we drafted him nobody believed in him but we picked him up and look at where he is right now I understand that point to an extent I understand wanting to finish the story for all my WWE fans right now I understand wanting to do that as well but at the same time you need to understand when to let go let’s say he does have another injury and you do want to trade him will he have as much value now excuse me will he have as much value then as he has right now he won’t he won’t if he goes through another injury and you try to trade him whatever value you can get for him right now which what might be a first round pick a player and a second round pick if I’m trying to be a little bit greedy that’s maybe what you get for Mitchell Robinson right now because of his injury history not because of he can do because of his injury history remember you have to sell this trade to another team will another team want to give up significant assets for a player that doesn’t play significant amount of games that’s what you have to remember and understand and if another injury happens how do you sell that what’s that value what does that get you that’s the risk right now that the Knicks are taking I’m not saying trade Mitchell Robinson just to trade him not saying that but if you can make an upgrade at the center position a legitimate upgrade and you have to let go of Mitchell Robinson you let go of Mitchel Robinson because the defense if this player is young enough if that player is Jaylen Duran he’s young enough to learn the defense under Tom thibo and creative enough athletic enough and has experience to play great offense and he’ll play with Jaylen Brunson well too again if it’s available and that’s what’s being asked asked for all I’m saying is there’s a reason the Knicks are looking for centers right if they were comfortable wouldn’t they be looking for something else wouldn’t they be looking for anything else who are the players I named to start the show Walker Kesler Nick Richards Alfred sangon Jaylen Duran all of those guys are what centers if they felt comfortable at the center position they wouldn’t be looking for ERS if you enjoy these clips from the live show be sure to subscribe to the channel and have notifications turned on so you don’t miss any new episodes or when we go live thanks for watching Nick fans and until next time peace
In this clip from The Knicks Recap live stream, we take a look at one of the main free agents the Knicks have been speaking to, potentially in an effort to come back to NY, that player is Precious Achiuwa. Achiuwa still remains a free agent as NY continues to look for trades to upgrade the center position. However, if they continue to face obstacles, signing Achiuwa quickly could be their only remaining option to add more size to the roster… Troy Mahabir breaks all of this down!
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SHOW CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro
00:12 – Knicks Interested In Signing Precious Achiuwa
01:09 – Tom Thibodeau Doesn’t See Precious As A 5
01:36 – NY Continues To Touch Base With FA Precious Achiuwa
02:57 – Mitchell Robinson’s Injury History Is Concerning
04:10 – Knicks Must Resign Precious If Trade Efforts Fail
05:15 – Subscriber Comment: If Mitch Gets Hurt Again, Trade Him!
06:51 – Robinson’s Value Will Get Lower If He Suffers Another Injury
07:48 – Knicks Wouldn’t Be Looking For Centers If They Had Confidence In Mitch
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30 Comments
Precious please 🙏🏽
You always been so positive , you shown it through the play off , please quit thinking Mitch is going get hurt , quit hating on Mitch brother
Going forward and having Achuwa as our center is not something to look forward to
Hukporti already better than Sims
With Mitch on the Court ST. VINCENTS HOSPITAL is standing by
But Come On 5 Years and No offensive improvement and still can't shoot free throws
Precious had moments of greatness. Nigeria and the Bronx.
Achiuwa (24 yrs old)has no offense to his game. Can’t shoot 3 pts. Meanwhile cheaper backup alternatives at the 4 spot-Kevin Mccullars (23 yrs old)if and when he gets back from his knee surgery and Jacob Toppin (24 yrs old) has better offense than Achiuwa. Achiuwa can definitely play D but is extremely undersized at the 5. It shows in playoffs he was bullied by Siakam and Embiid. When he is in the game offense was stagnant but he is good backup for defense. MIA and Tor did not want him back. Also have Keita Bates Diop (28)at 6’8 via trade with Nets who can play back up 4
How about these starters: JB, Donte, Mikal (Hart), OG, Randle?
Yes as backups what are you talking about
I prefer Precious at the four too. The Knicks need to try harder. Again, and again (including on draft night) I have stated that we should have found a way to keep Jalen Duren. That Kemba Walker deal screwed this team financially. Yes, we have JB because of that Piston's deal. Regardless, Leon should have found another way to do that deal and to keep Duren too. "Hope and pray" "Takes a magical step" — Nah, it's time to give up someone from the Top Ten and assets and future considerations and get Duren from Detroit — we need him bad
The name we should be looking at is Chimezie Metu. We need versatility . Shoots & can put the ball on the floor. Might not be enough of a dog for Thibs but I’d take that gamble .
We need to speak about Mikals pay cut !!!
Some Nights He’s Gonna Have To Go Against, Embid, Porzingas, Giannis ETC!! 🤦🏾♂️
Leon should bring him back even if he goes only to the 4-spot. I agree that he must play at 5 only in extreme situations.
Of course we will still need a center, preferably one to be the starter.
Lol I really hate how some of the fellow Knicks fans swear up and down that precious is a valuable option as a back up 5. You mean to tell me an undersized dude who can’t shoot, and who’s ON TAPE getting bullied by skilled 4s and 5s (Siakim, Embiid, Turner etc) is the best option as a back up 5 ??? We have an injury prone Mitchell Robinson starting so what happens if he goes down with an injury again ??? Then precious is our starting 5 in the playoffs going against The 76ers or pacers or Bucks or Heat or Celtics ??? I get he’s a hustle player and we love that but when it comes down to it he’s going to get KILLED against 80% of bigs in the league.. let’s just be Realistic about this for once
If mitch get hurt again no other team gonna want him
Achiuwa – Good energy guy that hustles – not a good shooter or FT shooter. Agree with Thibbs he is a 4 at best;
Sims – a ways to go. CLueless on the court imo.
Robinson – Healthy great just has to work on his FT shooting and Offense.
Need Centers not Cameron Payne. Duece > than Payne as Kolek (lefty John Stockton is ready to go). Payne is a head scratcher. Unless they are packing him in a deal.
Randle – I believe is getting traded. I really believe that before his extension comes up in August because if the Knicks wait and let's say he doesn't sign the extension what do they do. How can they get? Duren would work (he actually shoot a high % on FT line compared to most center at 79%.
Don't trade ANY Nova Knicks none of them!
Its true to worry about Mitch but in regards to Precious we are forgetting we have not seen him and Randale together it may work well with him at center with Randle back on the floor.
From observation, I'd say Thibs doesn't like Precious at all then. Precious thrived at the center spot. He was pulled from the game and replaced with Deuce when he played the 4.
I don't think it's a Money thing with Precious, if they can't find another center, they're willing to give him 10m for "A SEASON". But they don't want a multi year deal at that amount. Precious's camp wants more time than one year and that's the hold-up. You'll see as the details come out.
I also think the Knicks are talking to Detroit to try and get Duren and Ivey for Robinson and a future late 1st round pick. Just a feeling. That's not ridiculous because in a trade, Detroit would need to match the salary.
I don't think Robinson can stay healthy for the first 30 games
Hi Troy, nice update. To keep the core in tact I would give the Bucks 1 first round pick for Brook Lopez and call it a day.
We really needed to bring Hartenstein back. I hope NY trades for a legit backup. Kessler is the only option I like that seems realistic
Definitely sign Precious!!
Ariel hukporti
My Precious!
The NY Knicks better get Achiuwa before he will be gone from the free agency list. The Knicks will be "screwed" 🪛 in the Center positions.
They should bring him back