How can we fix the issues…
So our guys are playing well, we had two All-Star Starters for the first time in forever, and we re currently 3rd in the East. What’s the issue you may ask? Well I am sure a lot of you are well aware that we keep getting BEAT UP by Boston and Cleveland. According to former Knicks fan boy Kendrick Perkins on the halftime show on Sunday afternoon KAT and Brunson are bottom 5 in defense for their positions. Obviously thats not okay especially coming from our Cap and KAT. Like it is not acceptable at this point. I know their games are WAY better in other departments but at the time of writing this Mikal is struggling and so is OG. They are supposed to be our best defenders but they are currently not able to do much because they aren’t getting much help elsewhere and it’s not just Cap and KAT. Our bench struggles at times to keep us in games or bring us closer. While there have been times that they have done their job like this past Sunday against Boston there are a lot of times where Cam, Deuce, Landry, Precious and whichever starter stays in aren’t able to do so.
With Mitchell Robinsons return upon the horizon that is something to look forward to in terms of turning these defensive struggles around. Mitch has shown potential to be a defensive player of the year but is unfortunately injured so much. It’s a shame.
Another opinion that I have recently thought of is once Mitch does come back send Josh Hart to the bench. I know shocking BUT Josh Hart can bring a spark to that unit. Him and Cam Payne can be a certified burst of energy that the bench unit lacks in from time to time. Josh, Deuce, and Cam can be a bucket. That is the energy unit. Keep Precious in there because he is another player with fire. He can stretch the floor a bit along with being able to get inside and be dominant.
We as Knicks fans know that this team can beat anyone but right now its neither Boston or Cleveland and if we plan on going for that Chip this year something has to change ASAP.
Going back to Jalen and KAT now. These two can do so many amazing things my biggest issue though is with KAT there are so many possessions where he either gives up on a play or doesn’t make an effort. He’s tough and he’s an amazing player but thats the only thing thats lacking especially on a Tom Thibodeau team. Everyone says how he’s a defensive coach well where is that. Thibs is definitely a great coach. He’s a tough coach who can bring the best out of so many players so thats why this all confuses me at times. These are just the things I see and hear so take it as you will. These NEW. YORK. KNICKS. need to figure out their defensive issues quick before it’s too late because if we can get through the first round of the playoffs that next round could be atrocious.
