After his recent G League call-up, Trey Burke has provided a spark for the Knicks which is raising questions of whether he should play more often. Marc Berman of the New York Post writes that Burke, who scored 18 points for a second straight game in Friday’s win over the Suns, has impressed thus far.
In six games, Burke has averaged 9.3 PPG and 3.8 APG. With rookie Frank Ntilikina struggling and veteran Jarrett Jack also on the roster, it’s to question whether or not the former lottery pick Burke, 25, should see more playing time.
“I’m satisfied we won, but I got to be ready to play,” Burke said. “Guys are required to produce when their number is called. If you’re not locked in as you need to be, you saw some of my possession that I had. My teammates stuck with me. My coaches stuck with me, and I played through it, and we rolled with what was working.’’
Head coach Jeff Hornacek added that when Burke plays this well, “we got to find time for him.”
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- Frank Isola of the New York Daily News argues that while Burke is worth a long look, his opportunity should not come at the expense of the rookie Ntilikina. Isola writes that while Burke and Jack are solid players who fill a role, Ntilikina should be given the keys to the kingdom and take over as the starting point guard after the All-Star break.
- Things got heated in the Knicks’ win on Friday between Enes Kanter and Suns guard Devin Booker, per ESPN. Booker was ejected after he shoved Kanter, earning his second technical foul. After the game, the issue went to Twitter with Kanter calling out Booker; teammate Jared Dudley fired back at Kanter in a series of tweets.
I believe a backcourt of Frank & Burke could work in the way Iverson worked with Aaron McKie. Burke could defend the point & Frank could defend the 2. Hardaway would be an undeesized 3 with Kanter & the Unicorn rounding out the starting 5. Coming off the bench with Hernangomez & O’Quinn upfront McDermott & Lee on the wings & Jack backing up the point. I don’t see the use in Rob Baker being on the court and Noah is basically a coach at this point but he should be respected cause he played with heart & hustle.
I would go with that for the crap roster they currently have now. Frank N will most likely be a career backup. If this were the future Knicks team, I’d be concerned.
Knicks should of took Dennis Smith Jr. Everyone of these teams that fall in love with the foreign unknown guy get burned eventually. When the Knicks struck gold with Porzingis they should of said ok no more foreign prospects and counted there blessings he wasn’t darko
In Darko’s defense he has won more titles than Melo
Yes…just like the current rookie of the year, foreign born Ben Simmons. You’re talking nonsense.
You and LeBron (and Mavs front office) agree.
Not the best company in terms talent evaluation. Do you know how many NBA starters (for anyone) the Mavs front office has drafted since Mark Cuban bought the team-? Only one (and not a star).
Bro Frank Ntilikina is trash, the Knicks need to move on from that french kid.
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