The Ryen Russillo Show
Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
And of course, when you're going up against Wemby, that's the case.
The Ryen Russillo Show
Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
What I think Brunson did that was key.
The Ryen Russillo Show
Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
And it's funny because my biggest...
The Ryen Russillo Show
Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
gripe with Brunson over the years has been he shoots too much.
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Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
But I thought the amount of shots he took kept the Spurs defense at bay.
The Ryen Russillo Show
Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
It was like, yo, this guy is constantly going to be a threat to get one up.
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Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
And he's one of the best hard shot makers in the NBA.
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Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
And he just wasn't afraid to get to his phone.
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Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
In fact, there were times where he did too much of the lob to Mitch, the lob to Kat, where it should have just been a straight up floater and it was open.
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Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
And so, like, as good as he was, especially in the fourth quarter, and at certain points in the third, I thought there were moments where, you know, Wemby or even Cornette were so sagged into the paint, ready for the lob, he didn't take his floater.
The Ryen Russillo Show
Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
He looks so ready to attack the Spurs' coverages.
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Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
And also, another thing, man...
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Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
He's at his best when he's doing the quick decision making stuff.
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Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
And when they're switching guys like Harry Barnes or even a Champagny into him with Barnes, he's too quick for and Champagny, he's too strong for.
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Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
He's going to start beating those matchups up.
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Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
And you even saw it at the fourth quarter.
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Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
Our guy Legs even brought it up.
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Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
He's like, yo, they're starting to send extra help early at the top of the key because they can't deal with this guy right now.
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Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
That's what it felt like.
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Knicks Steal Game 1 w/ Big Wos, Plus Why the Lottery Was Changed w/ NBA Exec Evan Wasch
Yeah, no, if you're the Knicks, especially after...