Daily Discussion Thread - January 15, 2025

Mitch with a cryptic ig comment

Jonas Valančiūnas Defense | 1.01.25 - 1.13.25

[Eric Whiteback]A few weeks ago, Victor Wembanyama delivered one of the best jersey swaps we've seen with a young fan that went viral across social media. It was just announced today, however, the jersey is already up for auction at Goldin.

From Nov 19: Knicks’ OG Anunoby is tired of being known as just a defender

The Knicks hold "solid belief" that Mitchell Robinson will return to the court around early February, says @IanBegley. Jonas Valanciunas is a name to keep an eye on if the Knicks elect to move on from Robinson

Brunson asks OG to pre-switch onto Tim Hardaway Jr. but OG stays in the corner.

Malik Beasley | DET @ NYK 01.13.2025 | 22 Points, 2 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 1 Steal, 1 Personal Foul, 7-13 FG (53.8%), 6-8 3PT (75%), 2-3 FT (66.7%), +10 in 18 minutes

Cade Cunningham | DET @ NYK 01.13.2025 | 36 Points, 2 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 1 Steal, 4 Personal Fouls, 2 Turnovers, 14-27 FG (51.9%), 4-8 3PT (50%), 4-4 FT (100%), +4 in 32 minutes

Mikal Bridges | NYK vs. DET 01.13.2025 | 27 Points, 2 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 1 Block, 3 Personal Fouls, 1 Turnover, 9-13 FG (69.2%), 6-8 3PT (75%), 3-3 FT (100%), -3 in 37 minutes

Cameron Payne | NYK vs. DET 01.13.2025 | 10 Points, 1 Rebound, 2 Assists, 1 Steal, 1 Block, 1 Personal Foul, 2 Turnovers, 3-7 FG (42.9%), 2-6 3PT (33.3%), 2-2 FT (100%), +5 in 14 minutes

Josh Hart on if the Knicks are not where they want to be at the halfway point "Yeah, obviously. We're losing games I feel like we shouldn't be losing. We gotta figure it out. If we want to be the team that we want to be at the end of the year, we've gotta start correcting these"

[Begley] Karl-Anthony Towns asked a couple questions about his thumb and if he needed x rays, repeats “it is what it is” a few times.

Jaren Duren fouls out

[Highlight] OG Anunoby detonates on Isaiah Stewart

OG detonates on Isaiah Stewart

KAT gets his player of the month award

Josh Hart | NYK @ WAS 12.30.2024 | 23 Points, 15 Rebounds, 10 Assists, 2 Steals, 4 Personal Fouls, 1 Turnover, 7-15 FG (46.7%), 4-8 3PT (50%), 5-7 FT (71.4%), +25 in 41 minutes

KAT warming up from the logo

[Begley] Jalen Brunson (shoulder) is playing tonight, Knicks say

Deuce is the 3rd best player at ball screen navigation according to BBall Index

Cameron Payne | NYK vs. MIL 01.12.2025 | 18 Points, 2 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 2 Personal Fouls, 6-10 FG (60%), 4-7 3PT (57.1%), 2-2 FT (100%), +18 in 14 minutes

Thibs on Brunson's shoulder: "He's had a little bit of a stinger...got checked out. He's fine."

Q: "Where were the breakdowns…especially early on the perimeter?" Khris Middleton: "Jalen… … "He's one of the best players in this league. He's crafty at drawing fouls, great scorer, great leader…such a physical player, creates a lot of contact"

Giannis on Jalen Brunson (44pts): "One of the best players in the league. One of the best point guards in the league…He takes his time; whenever you show your hand he's gonna take advantage…He's extremely smart so you just gotta do a better job on him"