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Post by jbnewyork162 on Jul 8, 2021 7:39:35 GMT -5
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Post by irish2u2 on Jul 8, 2021 16:23:53 GMT -5
I hope IQ (and Obi) can achieve the same level of improvement from his rookie year to his second year that RJ achieved this season. RJ's play was almost as instrumental in the Knicks success as Randle and Rose. One thing we can count on from all our Knicks is their work ethic.
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Post by jbnewyork162 on Jul 8, 2021 17:07:29 GMT -5
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Post by jbnewyork162 on Jul 9, 2021 7:47:56 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2021 11:23:19 GMT -5
I hope IQ (and Obi) can achieve the same level of improvement from his rookie year to his second year that RJ achieved this season. RJ's play was almost as instrumental in the Knicks success as Randle and Rose. One thing we can count on from all our Knicks is their work ethic. Splendid 😎 post. That level of improvement would be wonderful. I always taught my players to put in the work. But last night I learned that Kobe said you have to love the work. Even some that work hard are not capable of loving the work. I get the impression that RJ truly loves the work. Pitino said that coming into the league RJ couldn't make a 12 footer. Now he is above average from three line and quite good on corner threes. Hard work to improve that much that quick. And his defense has also significantly imoroved. I would love to Obi and IQ similarly improve as you mentioned. I'm watching and loving D'Andre Ayton. Didnt love him in college and thought Luka was a much better first pick. But his effort conditioning and passion is so much better than it was a couple years ago. And in the right situation, as some young bigs retain those flaws for many years, maybe forever. But he got lucky. Monty made him a PRO. And CP3 made him a vet. Now he's really special. |
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Post by jbnewyork162 on Jul 9, 2021 17:25:33 GMT -5
I hope IQ (and Obi) can achieve the same level of improvement from his rookie year to his second year that RJ achieved this season. RJ's play was almost as instrumental in the Knicks success as Randle and Rose. One thing we can count on from all our Knicks is their work ethic. Splendid 😎 post. That level of improvement would be wonderful. I always taught my players to put in the work. But last night I learned that Kobe said you have to love the work. Even some that work hard are not capable of loving the work. I get the impression that RJ truly loves the work. Pitino said that coming into the league RJ couldn't make a 12 footer. Now he is above average from three line and quite good on corner threes. Hard work to improve that much that quick. And his defense has also significantly imoroved. I would love to Obi and IQ similarly improve as you mentioned. I'm watching and loving D'Andre Ayton. Didnt love him in college and thought Luka was a much better first pick. But his effort conditioning and passion is so much better. And the right situation, as some young bigs retain those flaws for many years, maybe forever. But he got lucky. Monty made him a PRO. And CP3 made him a vet. Now he's really special. It's all about the right coach and the right vet to change a player or players around. I love Thibs but I'm slightly jealous of the Suns having Monty Williams. He is an exceptional coach not just in Xs and Os but how he teaches them like men and gives both vets and young players and equal to improve and contribute to winning. Also I wanted to mention if you didn't know but before Kobe died Booker went to Kobe school like Jason Tatum and learned from the master a few years before he died. This is why Tatum and Booker haven't been the same since. I wish RJ got that chance too. |
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Post by ReneNYG1 on Jul 12, 2021 12:47:53 GMT -5
IQ and Obi are smart and can improve alot with camp and working out gym rats like RJ and Randle we have a nice group just need Mitch to buyin and he has guns no so maybe their hope there too.I would like to see with a whole summer league and training camp the next level our group can take this.
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Post by jbnewyork162 on Jul 12, 2021 16:47:44 GMT -5
When is summer league btw?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2021 10:49:21 GMT -5
Aug 8 - 17 in Vegas. I believe the smaller 4 team Utah summer league is Aug 3-6. All 30 teams will play in Vegas.
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Post by jbnewyork162 on Jul 13, 2021 11:03:02 GMT -5
Aug 8 - 17 in Vegas. I believe the smaller 4 team Utah summer league is Aug 3-6. All 30 teams will play in Vegas. Thanks |
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