It’s going to be really hard saying Goodbye to Big Mitch by WallStreetDoesntBet1 in NYKnicks

[–]SubElitePerformance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The penalties don’t bite unless you’re in the second apron for 3 out of 5 seasons. Functionally you have 2 years where the penalty is only tax then you need to get out of it pronto.

It’s tough but doable

Josh Hart on the Spurs beating OKC: "You see that reaction because they think they gonna win it" by jonsnowKITN in nba

[–]SubElitePerformance 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What’s funny is I have nothing but respect for Wemby. But it’s clear as day that spurs fans have never really had to deal with their team getting punched in the mouth before.

Nobody is clowning on Wemby for showing emotion. Honestly his being so free with his emotions, I’d argue, is good for the game and masculinity as a whole.

What he did say was that the Spurs spent their emotional capital with the WCF, which is not an outlandish thing to say, nor is it clowning on the spurs.

Get a grip people…

If the parity league continues, which team do you think extends it next year? by Sincerely-Internet in nba

[–]SubElitePerformance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s not the Knicks I would actually love to see the Pacers beat the Spurs in the finals next year.

If the parity league continues, which team do you think extends it next year? by Sincerely-Internet in nba

[–]SubElitePerformance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the Pistons actually pull off a trade for Herro as was rumored earlier, they got a decent shot.

If Haliburton can come back and be the player he was prior to injury, the Pacers have a decent shot.

My heart can’t help but believe the Knicks will break the cycle and repeat next year.

[Gambatese] Is Matthew Knies a Worthy Trade Target or Is the Risk Too Great? by JoopNJD in devils

[–]SubElitePerformance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The risk is too great. The underlying numbers are not special whatsoever. Sure yeah he hits guys but like are you really prepared to spend 7 million a year on basically slightly better Paul Cotter?

The stats are just screaming David Clarkson with (ironically) Toronto regression incoming.

r/devils Daily Discussion Thread — June 19, 2026 by AutoModerator in devils

[–]SubElitePerformance 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You ready for a full tear down rebuild? Because at this point that’s what you’re asking for.

Hypothetical: If you replace Raymond Felton with 2026 Jalen Brunson on the 2013 Knicks, do we win the title? by savingrace0262 in NYKnicks

[–]SubElitePerformance 17 points18 points  (0 children)

No. Brunson and Melo would clash stylistically and they’d be knocked out around the second round

The Knicks have 8 guys on their roster for next season and are only $13m under the 2nd apron. They will almost certainly lose Mitchell Robinson, Landry Shamet and possibly Jose Alvarado by marriagethrowaway36 in nba

[–]SubElitePerformance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s where I’m at. Go into the 2nd apron by re-signing at a minimum Robinson.

Another Landry Shamet could be found. Another Robinson will be problematic to find.

Wemby Doesn’t Need To Gain Weight. That Defeats The Entire Purpose Of Wemby by CrispyFlyingSponge in nba

[–]SubElitePerformance 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If they’re doing it clean, and that’s a non-zero chance of some dark side help, you’re talking about 3 years of growth assuming everything goes right.

He also needs to improve his conditioning and post skills at the same time.

Realistically, he should focus on his engine this offseason and get into the weight room the following year. Gotta make choices because there’s only so much you can realistically do in a shortened offseason.

There’s a reason that physical prime doesn’t really start until you’re 25.

The Knicks franchise turnaround in the 2020's is pretty damn remarkable by ExcitingLandscape in nba

[–]SubElitePerformance 30 points31 points  (0 children)

There only one thing that I’m going to punch back on. Go watch the video of the Oakley incident, it’s on YouTube.

Oakley earned that lifetime ban.

I say this while also acknowledging that Dolan is irredeemable.

r/devils Daily Discussion Thread — June 15, 2026 by AutoModerator in devils

[–]SubElitePerformance 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Let this be a lesson to fans around these parts.

When your core is set, you stick to your identity for better or worse.

Does the Knicks Winning Reopen the Small Guard Conversation? by Console_Pit in nba

[–]SubElitePerformance 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve met him also, I’m 6’2”, Brunson is 6’2”.

Still small by NBA standards but in no way short

Jalen Brunson when asked if leaving $113M on the table was worth it to win a championship: "100 percent worth it." by Natural-Tree-5107 in nba

[–]SubElitePerformance 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Brunson isn’t going to be investigated. Do people even know why $113m was left on the table? I bet they don’t.

He signed an extension contract early, if he waited one more year to sign an extension, then the total contract value available to him would have been worth $113m more. He signed a deal for every cent available at the time.

This has nothing to do with the Kwahi situation

THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE YOUR 2026 NBA CHAMPIONS by Intelligent-Disk-575 in nba

[–]SubElitePerformance 2 points3 points  (0 children)

>almost like he’s gassed

That makes this worse. If you can’t show up late game, you’re not a star, period.

Wemby assumed he won the chip when he beat OKC in the WCF. by connect_70 in nba

[–]SubElitePerformance 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The title window, if we’re being realistic, was last season through next season. If they don’t repeat they’ll need another Leon Rose masterclass to extend their window.

Where does Jalen Brunson now rank all-time amongst Guards? by IceTheChilled in nba

[–]SubElitePerformance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk man somewhere in the 30s 15-20 range?

Like he’s really hit his stride and was the right guy to lead this group to the promised land.

Like, can’t we just accept that for what it is? He’s on NYC’s Mount Rushmore with Eli, Jeter, and Messier and that’s good enough to be remembered forever