2021-2022 MAVS NEWS: 4th in West | WCF loss [ARCHIVED]

[Omega_Supreme]

Frank is not a replacement for THJ.  He might be the long term replacement for the failed Delon Wright and Josh Richardson experiments.  A point of attack defender that can be a little bit of a secondary playmaker and will not kill you on offense.  And we got him for the min instead of 10+ mil/year and burning valuable assets (Curry).

When THJ's contract is over he will be 33 to 34 years old. 

I agree on the Delon Wright reference but IMO that is the floor for what I think  Frank N. can be. I think the ceiling is a long term ceiling into becoming a starter when he is around age 26 to 27. 

He very well could be the replacement when we transition from THJ. Again, I am and basing this off of projection and development if he keeps improving.

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As a reminder, the last 1st round pick that the Knicks re-signed after his rookie contract was Charlie Ward in 1995. Perpetually irrationally cocky about their desirability in free agency, the Knicks are historically terrible at developing young players.

Frank is clearly a talented young kid on both ends of the floor, and he's still only 23. He just needs the right role, and all indications so far point to both he and Dallas building a mutually beneficial relationship. I'm really happy to have him and look forward to watching him continue to grow as a player.

Yes good point, the Knicks have been much worse than us in that regard. The new regime seems to have turned things around but Frank may have been destined for failure on day 1 when Phil Jackson drafted him. 

The key is still a very intriguing prospect.