Official '24-'25 knicks season thread, KAT

[GaBeGRaMz]

I remember dudes in here saying KAT was basically Tobias Harris…


Time will tell.

Hate to lose Donte but I do believe we are closer to that ship after this trade.

 

[Coupé It]

This isn’t Villanova. We gotta do what we have to do to win. Take the emotion out of this.

Julius was never a great fit and it’s about time we traded him.

I’ll absolutely miss Donte tho. Good luck to him.

 

[sonoftony]

If KAT stays healthy, I like our chances going far. Also, we got a Dominican playing for the Knicks

 

[ihust1e]

im just in the grieving stage of losing Dante

 

[Coupé It]

don't seem very happy

Please bro…

He’s been practically begging to come to NY for a couple years on the low.

Going to Yankee games saying how much he loves NY. He’s thrilled inside. He knows it.

 

[throwback1718]

I don't like this move

 

[g-time]

I’m intrigued by this move. Losing Donte hurts though.

 

[pr0phecy718]

I blame this on Eric Adams

****, Diddy too...a year ago he got a key to the city

 

[you go boy]

I like donte and julius... but lets be honest fit wise kat is a better fit... and the only reason this trade was made was because julius had no desire to sign the extension

 

[clyde the glide]

I don't think Towns is worth what we just gave up. Contract year Julius is arguably a better all around player and honestly if someone just started watching NBA this past playoffs they wouldn't be crazy for thinking Donte is better than Towns as well.

 

[silverpsycho12]

We traded for the wrong Timberwolves, should been for Ant lol.
What are the chances KAT stays for more than two seasons? Also how was his relationship with Thibbs?

 

[8pm at msg]

Offensively we're definitely better. Towns is a better shooter overall and he plays the 5 so we can stretch the floor at all positions. You can go small at the 4 and have a legit 7 footer still playing as a center without sacrificing spacing.

Defensively, we should be still be near the top. Towns can waver in mentality so I understand the concern but he defended well last season. I'm thinking they feel that the dog mentality you see in guys like Hart can keep him influenced and engaged.

We all saw you can only grit your way through the playoffs for so long.

 

[keko jones]

y’all crazy if you think KAT is not a better fit for this team as constructed than randle

Oh snap, this is what it took for floodarea to come back

 

[johnnyredstorm]

They’re gonna miss not having DVO

 

[keko jones]

My primary concern with the trade is Devo. He was truly an energizing force on the team. While many tend to focus solely on statistics, they often overlook the intangibles that make a significant impact. Devo played with grit, hustle, selflessness, and could score when needed. Last season, he consistently fought for rebounds, loose balls, and delivered critical shots, all while logging heavy minutes. Only time will tell if we can replace that, but in terms of depth, we've gone from elite to just MID!

As for Julius, while he had moments of brilliance, his lack of basketball IQ often hurt the team when he became frustrated and tried to force his way into the game. I'm impartial about his departure. Aside from scoring, I'm uncertain about what KAT will bring to the table.

We well have to see.

 

[johnnyredstorm]

You lost two dogs in DVO and IHart this offseason while gaining two good players who are better talent wise but don’t have the same tenacity. That’s my concern. I really wish they could’ve kept DVO. We would’ve been an elite team.

 

[GaBeGRaMz]

Lose

iHart and Donte

Replace with

Bridges and KAT.

I think that’s an obvious upgrade.

 

[jaypesoz]

Please bro…

He’s been practically begging to come to NY for a couple years on the low.

Going to Yankee games saying how much he loves NY. He’s thrilled inside. He knows it.

I was gonna say if that’s a Twitter thing if “…” meant being unhappy. Getting traded on a Friday night, a month before the season starts probably still takes time to digest. He wasn’t just gonna tag AE the Twolves with a sign

 

[you go boy]

With bridges and the other wings we have divo got lost in the rotation and wouldn't have enough playing time as last year... So we had to remove someone unfortunately...kinda reminds me of trading iq for og...it sucked losing IQ but og was a legit player....same with kat I just hate his contract...this is our team moving forward... I highly doubt we make more trades...deuce better not be traded either!

 

[pr0phecy718]

If true...

 

[onewearz]

I was gonna say if that’s a Twitter thing if “…” meant being unhappy. Getting traded on a Friday night, a month before the season starts probably still takes time to digest. He wasn’t just gonna tag AE the Twolves with a sign

nah i only said he doesn't seem happy cause i've seen guys who've been traded go on Twitter with a lil more enthusiasm than "...."

everyone i talk to and other fans reactions is pissed that Devo's gone, thats putting alotta pressure on KAT with the fans right from the jump. he starts out cold or looks bad early the fans are gonna be all over him, we've seen it before. just sucks but whatever , hopefully i'm dead wrong here


now if thats true then .....

 

[nick.]

Pretty clear to see the vision of this move. Spacing should be among the best in the league.

Still need one more bench piece, though IMO unless they plan to have Bridges be the first sub & lead the second unit.

 

[GaBeGRaMz]

 

[you go boy]

Pretty clear to see the vision of this move. Spacing should be among the best in the league.

Still need one more bench piece, though IMO unless they plan to have Bridges be the first sub & lead the second unit.

Who would start at the 2? Josh?

 

[nick.]

Who would start at the 2? Josh?

Nah I mean Bridges subs out at the 6-7 min mark for McBride then subs back in against the other's teams bench