The 2023 New York Knicks: Brunson's Show

[ehh]

Not going to lie, this is the least I've looked forward to a Knicks season in a long, long time. Treadmill teams are the worst--especially ones led by a dinosaur of a head coach and my least favorite Knick of all time.

Thibs is still here, Randle is still here. Gross. Barrett and Mitch got extended. Ho-hum. Brunson got brought in to play a role that's too big for him, same situation that Randle has found himself in. I assume Reddish will barely play before being traded for a pair of second rounders.

I hope we surprise everyone and that Brunson really elevates everyone around him but I'm not holding my breath.

[Hassan Darkside]

Can't say I'm optimistic or pessimistic for this season. Maybe the word is just mystic.

The East is so strong it's hard to see us being more than a play-in team and the margin of error is pretty slim. The one thing we have going for us is depth and we have 12-13 players that are rotation players. Unfortunately, it's still to be seen if any of them are more than that.

That being said, these are the questions I'm looking forward to seeing answered this year:

• Exactly what kind of player is RJ Barrett? Is he destined to be a high-usage, low-efficiency slasher or will he improve to be an efficient, all-around player?
• With Thibs probably on the hot seat, what will the rotation look like? Who's the odd men out?
• What will the roster look like come February? I can't imagine we'll keep everyone.
• How does having a real PG change how we play?
• Pace and playing fast seems to be a focus for Thibs and co, will this actually carry into the season?
• What kind of player will Randle be this year?
• Will Grimes take a step? Will he get enough opportunity to take a step?
• Will Thibs make it through the season?
• What kind of impact will Hartenstein have? Will he eventually overtake Mitch?
• What kind of role does IQ have with Brunson here and Rose back?

[bigeastbumrush]

I have zero interest for this season.

Hate the coach. Hate #30. Dumbfounded by the president.

Rooting for Obi, IQ, Grimes, Brunson, then RJ in that order.

Beyond that- this team can kick rocks.

[Hassan Darkside]

bigeast already in midseason form.

[bigeastbumrush]

Forgot to add my guy Feron Hunt aka “Reddish without a first-rounder attached”

[DieHardYankee26]

Another year with the OS Knicks fam, no group of guys I’d rather experience this misery with.

[Jeffx]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigeastbumrush

I have zero interest for this season. Hate the coach. Hate #30. Dumbfounded by the president. Rooting for Obi, IQ, Grimes, Brunson, then RJ in that order. Beyond that- this team can kick rocks.

I told you younger Knick fans long ago eventually you'll become jaded like us older fans who saw the championship years.

[bigeastbumrush]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jeffx

I told you younger Knick fans long ago eventually you'll become jaded like us older fans who saw the championship years.

I got to experience the golden years under Riley *ducks* and JVG so at least I have something decent to hang onto.

Complete front office mismanagement since then.