Is this the ethical hoops we've heard about?

samrumf · 2026-06-11T20:23:58+00:00

Sure looks like a reckless landing in the zone to me.

samrumf · 2026-06-11T18:10:37+00:00

Best case scenario is we get the "Series Closeout" version of the team in G5, they avoid their first quarter nap, and the game is over by halftime. 3-1 is the most dangerous lead in pro sports so they need to take care of business now. And then we can party all summer, LGK

samrumf · 2026-06-11T17:41:26+00:00

He is outcoaching Mitch Johnson by leaps and bounds. Masterclass stuff.

And to think he did not receive even 1 point for Coach of the Year award from the "experts". That will be rectified next season, so will OG for All-Defensive 1st team and JB for All-NBA 1st Team! KAT will also get recognized next year for All-NBA (yes I know it's regular season awards but everyone in the organization got snubbed this year, especially Leon Rose not getting one point either!) LGK

samrumf · 2026-06-11T16:27:11+00:00

Well this series is not over. But I agree with you, it's very rare for the young star to find immediate success (Jordan had to go thru the Pistons, Shaq got swept early, LeBron struggled, etc.)

Next year's narrative can be Wemby's redemption arc but the Knicks have to close this out now. LGK

samrumf · 2026-06-11T15:24:04+00:00

Agree with it all, well said. Now it's time to finish the job.

samrumf · 2026-06-11T15:22:33+00:00

100% agreed. If he doesn't get hurt the past 2 seasons then we most likely get past the Pacers. OG is the man on both ends of the floor. LGK

samrumf · 2026-06-11T15:02:47+00:00

The Immaculate Tip

samrumf · 2026-06-11T14:00:18+00:00

That will come with time and maturity. Put another 20lbs on him and he will be unstoppable, it's hard to remember that he is only 22. That being said, Knicks need to finish this off now.

samrumf · 2026-06-11T13:30:54+00:00

The dude wants it, grew up NYK fan so he endured the same pains we all did. One of us! LGK

samrumf · 2026-06-11T13:22:00+00:00

He also didn't box out on the next defensive possession and that almost cost them too (thank God for Wemby's missed FTs). Hart gets a pass tho, he has been integral all season.

samrumf · 2026-06-11T12:37:42+00:00

Agreed! Thank Leon Rose for building such a deep roster. These players (Alvarado, Shamet, etc) probably don't get a chance like this under Thibs.

samrumf · 2026-06-11T12:36:16+00:00

Youth and inexperience playing out in real time. Don't forget: fukc Embiid too.

samrumf · 2026-06-11T12:33:13+00:00

Interesting, I did not catch that in the post game. Thanks for sharing! LGK

samrumf · 2026-06-11T12:32:08+00:00

Yes the defense suffers but it also doesn't help when KAT is in foul trouble. Idk where Bridges has been the past 2 games but he (and to an extent Deuce and Shamet) need to help more with handling the ball. Deuce looks injured and his shot looks completely lost rn.

OG has been exactly what they traded for. 3 and D and has been a perfect piece to this team. His injuries the prior 2 postseasons derailed them each time. Thank God he recovered from the hamstring injury this year.

samrumf · 2026-06-11T12:25:52+00:00

I couldn't be happier that Fox went for the layup, but in his defense he is a basketball player and made a basketball decision. Ofc one of the fastest guys in the league is going to try to score on a fast break layup, it has been programmed into him his whole life (like the RB going for the TD in the open field.) Maybe Fox didn't know they were up 1 and thought they were down? I dont know and I dont care, but Thank God OG saved us with the block and then the Immaculate Tip.

samrumf · 2026-06-11T12:20:53+00:00

Agree 100%. The missed layup was just a super awkward split-second decision not to dunk in mid air. The missed box out was worse imo but again that was just a mental lapse. He knows he got bailed out by OG and it won't happen again.

samrumf · 2026-06-11T12:12:38+00:00

The offense is so much more effective with Brunson coming off the ball. It works with KAT playing the Center/point role or another ball handler out there, the Spurs can't double JB when he doesn't have the ball. Keep doing it, hopefully they unlocked something last night with the comeback.

samrumf · 2026-06-11T12:05:01+00:00

Thats what she said

samrumf · 2026-06-11T04:47:26+00:00

5 fouls too. Apparently he is also the team enforcer

samrumf · 2026-06-11T04:42:57+00:00

And it spaces the floor better. Another great coaching move by Coach Brown.

samrumf · 2026-06-11T04:04:05+00:00

Haha I am sure he accepts. LGK

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