Very solid pickup as Drummond is as good a rebounder as Mitch and almost as good off the offensive glass. Robinson is a far superior defender and shot blocker but Drummond is much better at screens and picks. Drummond has developed a semblance of a three-point shot and has worked to become an adequate free throw shooter. Robinson of course is a horrendous free shooter.
But as Tommy notes, what’s most important is that this is a savvy move to replace some of what Robinson provides but at a much lower price point. The Knicks have enough to sign two more guys at the vet minimum but also retains flexibility to improve the team through trades. With Deuce, Dadiet and picks, the Knicks have ammunition.
Smart front offices do smart things. The Knicks are one of the best run franchises in the NBA. Going into the 2nd apron for Mitch (a backup center) was a bad idea. KAT's defense was so good in the playoffs that you no longer need to take him out for defensive possessions, making Mitch even less necessary. Drummond will be fine for now, and if not, they still have flexibility to make a deal at the deadline. Curious if Valanciunas gets waived and will sign for the vet minimum. If they can sign him and Clarkson, they'll be good to go
I think adding a big who can rebound, screen, and shoot a 3 from time to time is great. But he’s kind of a cone on defense. We need a rim runner / shot blocker to have a different look
I have the privilege of sitting bench the home bench. The last time I saw him I told my friend, "bro, Dummond looks older than me". I'm 58. Everyone here is correct but if he wants to talk about his worth he's really kind to his best to drop 25 pounds before October
Very solid pickup as Drummond is as good a rebounder as Mitch and almost as good off the offensive glass. Robinson is a far superior defender and shot blocker but Drummond is much better at screens and picks. Drummond has developed a semblance of a three-point shot and has worked to become an adequate free throw shooter. Robinson of course is a horrendous free shooter.
But as Tommy notes, what’s most important is that this is a savvy move to replace some of what Robinson provides but at a much lower price point. The Knicks have enough to sign two more guys at the vet minimum but also retains flexibility to improve the team through trades. With Deuce, Dadiet and picks, the Knicks have ammunition.
Yup - buys Leon six months to put together a plan for the postseason
Smart front offices do smart things. The Knicks are one of the best run franchises in the NBA. Going into the 2nd apron for Mitch (a backup center) was a bad idea. KAT's defense was so good in the playoffs that you no longer need to take him out for defensive possessions, making Mitch even less necessary. Drummond will be fine for now, and if not, they still have flexibility to make a deal at the deadline. Curious if Valanciunas gets waived and will sign for the vet minimum. If they can sign him and Clarkson, they'll be good to go
Yup - JV would be an excellent addition at ghe mimimim
I think adding a big who can rebound, screen, and shoot a 3 from time to time is great. But he’s kind of a cone on defense. We need a rim runner / shot blocker to have a different look
Yeah - def (esp in the pick-and-roll) is a major issue…
I have the privilege of sitting bench the home bench. The last time I saw him I told my friend, "bro, Dummond looks older than me". I'm 58. Everyone here is correct but if he wants to talk about his worth he's really kind to his best to drop 25 pounds before October
Yup - Knicks second unit pushed the pace last season… need Drummond to slim down if he wants to keep up