

The New Obi: What to expect from Toppin’s scoring as a pro power forward
Obi Toppin is unfortunately out with an early-season calf injury, but could be due back to the Knicks’ lineup sooner than later. When he comes back, what will his offensive diet consist of? Prez conflates Obi’s college numbers to his pro numbers to try to come to a hypothesis.
Sixers 109, Knicks 89: “I’ve thrown away better”
The 76ers played with their food for a good thirty minutes, but the raw talent differential was too much to overcome for our mediocre City-Jersey-Beclothed, point-guardless gang of try-hards. Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid were too much to handle despite Julius Randle’s best efforts. Prez has your recap.
The Strickland’s 2021 NBA Draft preview, Part 1
Now that the 2020 NBA Draft is behind us and Obi Toppin is a Knick, who are some of the best prospects that will be available in the 2021 class? Prez dives into Cade Cunningham, BJ Boston, and more in today’s wing-centric Part 1 of The Strickland’s 2021 NBA Draft preview.
Denouement: Reactions to the Knicks’ 2020 NBA Draft
Prez analyzes the two newest Knicks — Obi Toppin and Immanuel Quickley — and the various moves that the Knicks made on draft night.
Draft Profile: Desmond Bane
Prez breaks down the game of Desmond Bane, a silky shooter from TCU who’s built like a tank, but with a small wingspan. Will the shooting translate enough to turn him into a plus-shooting role player in the NBA?
Draft Profile: Cole Anthony
Prez digs into the game of point guard Cole Anthony, a New York kid whose high school numbers labeled him an elite prospect, but lost a ton of ground in the draft after a lackluster freshman year at North Carolina.
Operation Killian: Everyone has a PG, So Why is it So Hard To Get One?
Prez and Tyrese London explore different avenues for acquiring a franchise point guard and discuss why Killian Hayes might be the answer for the PG-bereft Knicks.
Draft Profile: Tyrese Haliburton
Prez gets into the game of Tyrese Haliburton, a nominal point guard whose skills more closely resemble that of a shooting guard. Could he be in play for the Knicks?
Draft Profile: Tyrese Maxey
Prez examines Tyrese Maxey, an undersized shooting guard who’s a dogged defender, but who possesses a jump shot that, as of now, is purely theoretical. Could he be the latest in a long line of Kentucky players hiding his true powers?
Draft Profile: Kira Lewis Jr.
Prez examines the game of Kira Lewis Jr., a lightning-quick young sophomore out of Alabama whose slight frame and fear of contact could hold him back in the NBA.
Draft Profile: Deni Avdija
Prez breaks down the game of Deni Avdija, a do-it-all wing from Israel who could provide the Knicks a needed high-floor talent. But will his shot translate to the NBA?
Draft Profile: Aleksej Pokusevski
Prez analyzes the game of Aleksej Pokusevski, the youngest player in the 2020 draft. A stretch 4 with a game like a 2 guard, will Poku’s body and mind catch up to his abilities?
Draft Profile: Obi Toppin
Prez breaks down the game of Obi Toppin, an offensive force in college whose status as a defensive liability could limit him in the NBA.
Draft Profile: Grant Riller
Prez breaks down Grant Riller, a guard who’s old (even for a senior), but a complete scorer with the ability to score at all three levels and break down a defense.
Draft Profile: Patrick Williams
Prez takes a look at the game of Patrick Williams, a fast-rising, classic Florida State wing with defensive range that needs to work on his offensive game.
Draft Profile: Isaac Okoro
Prez examines the game of Isaac Okoro, a physical specimen and defensive standout whose offensive game needs to develop at the NBA level.
Draft Profile: Devin Vassell
Prez takes a look at Devin Vassell, a wing prospect with two qualities the Knicks always crave: defense and 3-point shooting
Draft Profile: Onyeka Okongwu
Prez breaks down the game of Onyeka Okongwu, a skilled center who could present the Knicks with an interesting “best player vs. fit” conundrum if he makes it to No. 8.
Draft Profile: Anthony Edwards
Prez takes a look at Anthony Edwards, a guard with all the tools in the world that just needs to master how to use them.
2020 NBA Draft Lottery Reaction
Prez takes a look at the Knicks landing at No. 8 in the NBA Draft lottery, including some players that could be available and some scenarios that could play out
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Close but no cigar as the Knicks fell in overtime