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BadNewsBarnes wrote:Long Island Nets 126 | Westchester Knicks 121 (OT)
Notable players:
Duane Washington Jr.: 18 PTS/4 REB/2 AST
Charlie Brown Jr.: 17/5/3
DaQuan Jefferies: 17/6/1
Dmytro Skapinsev: 17/6/4
Isaiah Roby: 16/11/2
Jacob Toppin: 14/6/2
Brandon Goodwin: 12/5/9
Mamadi Kiakite: 10/2/1
HarthorneWingo wrote:BadNewsBarnes wrote:Long Island Nets 126 | Westchester Knicks 121 (OT)
Notable players:
Duane Washington Jr.: 18 PTS/4 REB/2 AST
Charlie Brown Jr.: 17/5/3
DaQuan Jefferies: 17/6/1
Dmytro Skapinsev: 17/6/4
Isaiah Roby: 16/11/2
Jacob Toppin: 14/6/2
Brandon Goodwin: 12/5/9
Mamadi Kiakite: 10/2/1
Bad News,
You've been following Westchester this season, what's your opinion on who are the most NBA-ready - or possibly-ready - players.
BKlutch wrote:Given how poorly G Leaguers are paid, I wonder why any decent player (who isn't in the NBA) wouldn't play overseas if they want to continue in basketball. I'm not wealthy but I think if I were young and athletic enough to play in the G League, I couldn't afford to do that and raise a family. It seems the Knicks haven't really found any true gems in the G League.
Portis, Kornet, and Galloway were the ones I recall, although I think only Galloway played for the W Knicks. Jacob Toppin was drafted and has been "stashed" on the W Knicks, but not sure if he's going to stay in the NBA or now. Sadly, none of the 10 best NBA G League players have played with the Knicks. https://clutchpoints.com/10-most-successful-g-league-vets-in-the-nba
After watching Skapintsev play in Westchester a few games, I was disappointed seeing how little he contributed to the Knicks when he got his chance. Charlie Brown "looks like" he should be an NBA player even though he doesn't really play like one, but there's his name, at least.
The best times for the W Knicks have been when some of our NBA players were there getting in shape or waiting to be called up to the big team.
BKlutch wrote:Given how poorly G Leaguers are paid, I wonder why any decent player (who isn't in the NBA) wouldn't play overseas if they want to continue in basketball. I'm not wealthy but I think if I were young and athletic enough to play in the G League, I couldn't afford to do that and raise a family. It seems the Knicks haven't really found any true gems in the G League.
Portis, Kornet, and Galloway were the ones I recall, although I think only Galloway played for the W Knicks. Jacob Toppin was drafted and has been "stashed" on the W Knicks, but not sure if he's going to stay in the NBA or now. Sadly, none of the 10 best NBA G League players have played with the Knicks. https://clutchpoints.com/10-most-successful-g-league-vets-in-the-nba
After watching Skapintsev play in Westchester a few games, I was disappointed seeing how little he contributed to the Knicks when he got his chance. Charlie Brown "looks like" he should be an NBA player even though he doesn't really play like one, but there's his name, at least.
The best times for the W Knicks have been when some of our NBA players were there getting in shape or waiting to be called up to the big team.
moocow007 wrote:BKlutch wrote:Given how poorly G Leaguers are paid, I wonder why any decent player (who isn't in the NBA) wouldn't play overseas if they want to continue in basketball. I'm not wealthy but I think if I were young and athletic enough to play in the G League, I couldn't afford to do that and raise a family. It seems the Knicks haven't really found any true gems in the G League.
Portis, Kornet, and Galloway were the ones I recall, although I think only Galloway played for the W Knicks. Jacob Toppin was drafted and has been "stashed" on the W Knicks, but not sure if he's going to stay in the NBA or now. Sadly, none of the 10 best NBA G League players have played with the Knicks. https://clutchpoints.com/10-most-successful-g-league-vets-in-the-nba
After watching Skapintsev play in Westchester a few games, I was disappointed seeing how little he contributed to the Knicks when he got his chance. Charlie Brown "looks like" he should be an NBA player even though he doesn't really play like one, but there's his name, at least.
The best times for the W Knicks have been when some of our NBA players were there getting in shape or waiting to be called up to the big team.
Contracts and team flexibility. Since the G League is part of the NBA players can easily navigate in and out of G-League contracts. Not so if you sign to play overseas. Sure you can always leave but you can get blacklisted for doing that plus face legal ramifications. Likewise NBA teams are more likely to bring in G League players to fill roster spots than try to get someone playing overseas to come at the drop of the hat for a week or so at the drop of a hat.
moocow007 wrote:BKlutch wrote:Given how poorly G Leaguers are paid, I wonder why any decent player (who isn't in the NBA) wouldn't play overseas if they want to continue in basketball. I'm not wealthy but I think if I were young and athletic enough to play in the G League, I couldn't afford to do that and raise a family. It seems the Knicks haven't really found any true gems in the G League.
Portis, Kornet, and Galloway were the ones I recall, although I think only Galloway played for the W Knicks. Jacob Toppin was drafted and has been "stashed" on the W Knicks, but not sure if he's going to stay in the NBA or now. Sadly, none of the 10 best NBA G League players have played with the Knicks. https://clutchpoints.com/10-most-successful-g-league-vets-in-the-nba
After watching Skapintsev play in Westchester a few games, I was disappointed seeing how little he contributed to the Knicks when he got his chance. Charlie Brown "looks like" he should be an NBA player even though he doesn't really play like one, but there's his name, at least.
The best times for the W Knicks have been when some of our NBA players were there getting in shape or waiting to be called up to the big team.
Contracts and team flexibility. Since the G League is part of the NBA players can easily navigate in and out of G-League contracts. Not so if you sign to play overseas. Sure you can always leave but you can get blacklisted for doing that plus face legal ramifications. Likewise NBA teams are more likely to bring in G League players to fill roster spots than try to get someone playing overseas to come at the drop of the hat for a week or so at the drop of a hat.
BKlutch wrote:Given how poorly G Leaguers are paid, I wonder why any decent player (who isn't in the NBA) wouldn't play overseas if they want to continue in basketball. I'm not wealthy but I think if I were young and athletic enough to play in the G League, I couldn't afford to do that and raise a family. It seems the Knicks haven't really found any true gems in the G League.
Portis, Kornet, and Galloway were the ones I recall, although I think only Galloway played for the W Knicks. Jacob Toppin was drafted and has been "stashed" on the W Knicks, but not sure if he's going to stay in the NBA or now. Sadly, none of the 10 best NBA G League players have played with the Knicks. https://clutchpoints.com/10-most-successful-g-league-vets-in-the-nba
After watching Skapintsev play in Westchester a few games, I was disappointed seeing how little he contributed to the Knicks when he got his chance. Charlie Brown "looks like" he should be an NBA player even though he doesn't really play like one, but there's his name, at least.
The best times for the W Knicks have been when some of our NBA players were there getting in shape or waiting to be called up to the big team.
BadNewsBarnes wrote:BKlutch wrote:Given how poorly G Leaguers are paid, I wonder why any decent player (who isn't in the NBA) wouldn't play overseas if they want to continue in basketball. I'm not wealthy but I think if I were young and athletic enough to play in the G League, I couldn't afford to do that and raise a family. It seems the Knicks haven't really found any true gems in the G League.
Portis, Kornet, and Galloway were the ones I recall, although I think only Galloway played for the W Knicks. Jacob Toppin was drafted and has been "stashed" on the W Knicks, but not sure if he's going to stay in the NBA or now. Sadly, none of the 10 best NBA G League players have played with the Knicks. https://clutchpoints.com/10-most-successful-g-league-vets-in-the-nba
After watching Skapintsev play in Westchester a few games, I was disappointed seeing how little he contributed to the Knicks when he got his chance. Charlie Brown "looks like" he should be an NBA player even though he doesn't really play like one, but there's his name, at least.
The best times for the W Knicks have been when some of our NBA players were there getting in shape or waiting to be called up to the big team.
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