Hardwood Knocks, Episode 543: Can Kemba, Julius Randle and the Knicks Save This Season?
Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio_) from Knicks Film School is back for a deep dive into—you guessed it—the 2021-22 New York Knicks! He joins Dan to discuss Julius Randle’s struggles, RJ Barrett’s development, Obi Toppin’s improvement, Kemba Walker’s comeback(?), potential trade targets, Tom Thibodeau’s rotations, whether New York can salvage this season without a big move and much more! (NOTE: This pod was recorded BEFORE Julius Randle entered health and safety protocols.)TIMESTAMPS⬇️
🔘 0:30 – Intro
🔘 2:55 – Movies!
🔘 5:42 – Kemba Walker’s recent play
🔘 15:34 – Evan Fournier
🔘 17:00 – The Julius Randle Conundrum
🔘 23:09 – Can Randle recapture 2020-21 form? Can he adapt to a different role?
🔘 30:46 – Obi Toppin’s play/development…Can he handle a bigger role?
🔘 36:28 – More Toppin-Randle minutes, please
🔘 37:55 – Toppin’s jumper
🔘 39:50 – Mitchell Robinson’s play and future
🔘 52:39 – R.J. Barrett’s offensive struggles and role
🔘 1:02:21 – Early impressions of Quentin Grimes & Deuce McBride
🔘 1:05:22 – How should Knicks carry themselves at the trade deadline?
🔘 1:10:57 – Potential trade targets
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