JayTWill wrote:moocow007 wrote:Shoulda traded for Kabayan instead. The problem with the Knicks offense without Brunson (and Randle) is no one really adapt and consistently creating shots for themselves to keep defenses honest. Result is a **** show for everyone else trying to score. Pretty sure I've said this before an multiple occasions. But yep, let's get more shooters and "Thibs guys". There's a reason why teams pay shot creators more.
You still believe Jordan Clarkson was the solution to the team's problems? You are not worried about a guy that is currently putting up the worst shooting numbers of his career possibly being ineffective here? We saw the decline of guys like Kemba, Rose and Fournier. We may be watching the same thing with Burks right now and I have some concerns with Bogy at his age too. As a 31 year small scoring guard Jordan Clarkson losing a step could mean his end is near also.
THE solution? No. THE solution would be a superstar shot creator or at least an All-Star shot creator. Nor would the Knicks have the assets to land a "THE solution" type. They had a chance maybe but they apparently didn't want to give up Grimes for him last season (along with more all their draft assets). But that doesn't mean adding a guy off the bench that can create shots wasn't a good idea. It's not all or nothing (perfect player or bust). It's about getting guys that can fill roles and needs. As far as Clarkson one the decline cause his shooting numbers are bad? Clarkson looks like he's had for years. What is happening is that he's being pushed to take on more responsibility that he should and that he wouldn't if he was on this team. Things don't happen in a vacuum so looking at numbers and carrying over to different situations is dubious. I mean honestly if it was that easy (just look at what he's doing now and assume that he'll keep doing it) then every trade would be a lot better than it would be right? Just look at Precious Achiuwa. Wrong role/situation in Toronto, right role/situation in NY. What the Knicks needed was someone that can at least create shots in some volume to put pressure on the Pels so that the other aspects of their game could potentially help them win it. And Clarkson actually shoots better in the playoffs (look at his numbers with the in the last several playoffs he's been in where he's actually gotten minutes) where I'm assuming he's more focused and gets up for the competition/challenge. As a point of reference, a guy like John Starks, Lou Williams and JR Smith were never ever efficient, but their presence changed the dynamic of their teams on the offensive end by bringing energy and attacking the basket. That's what they needed. Someone that can attack and do so with some energy and force off the bench to keep opposing defenses working. Clarkson is a perennial 6MOY type talent. A microwave shot creator.
