Cleanthony Early to the New York Knicks

[ShockerInKC]

Carmelo and Kobe on the same team, huh. How many basketballs does this "chatter" contemplate being used at one time?

The ball count over/under is about 5.

[Kung Wu]

Sorry if already posted, but I just stumbled on one of Phil's evaluations of Cle and thought it was pretty interesting:

He does work hard, but like a lot of young kids, he believes that if his shots are falling then he's playing well. And like them, he'll force a few shots hoping to make them to convince himself and his coach that he's OK and shouldn't be yanked. What Cle has to understand is that defense has to be his calling card. It's defense that will keep him on the court, and his defense actually did improve late in the season. Of course, Cle lost time to three significant injuries so there was no continuity in his progress and he could never really get comfortable on the court. I can see him as becoming an effective lane-runner because he finishes so big. He could easily move into the rotation and play 28-30 minutes. It's up to him. But there are several things he has to work on.

He's still learning how to be a professional athlete, but that's understandable. Cle has also got to understand when to put the ball on the floor and when to pick it up. His passing wasn't up to par, nor was his determination to run the floor. I think, and I hope, that when he learns to make the proper reads, his game will be suitable for the triangle.

And if you think Phil is holding back, click the link and read Cole Aldrich's and Andrea Bargnani's evaluations. Ouch!

[Cdizzle]

Sorry if already posted, but I just stumbled on one of Phil's evaluations of Cle and thought it was pretty interesting:



And if you think Phil is holding back, click the link and read Cole Aldrich's and Andrea Bargnani's evaluations. Ouch!

Funny that defense and running the floor weren't mentioned in his review of Melo. What is everyone's fascination with that chucker?

[ShockdaWorld]

Funny that defense and running the floor weren't mentioned in his review of Melo. What is everyone's fascination with that chucker?

When he's healthy and playing well, he's one of the top 5 scorers in the NBA. I guess (in Phil's mind) that gives him a pass.

[WuDrWu]

Cle hit a 1/2 court buzzer beater for the Knicks last night to be #9 on SportsCenter Top 10.

[ShockTalk]

Cle hit a 1/2 court buzzer beater for the Knicks last night to be #9 on SportsCenter Top 10.

The shot.

[Dave Stalwart]

Awesome. He looks so good in a Knicks uniform.

[Jhook89]

He has put on some muscle. Looks good.

[wusphlash]

Knick and Celtics pre-season game about to start on the NBA Channel.

[shockerfan]

@PaulS:uellentrop: RT @alanhahn: Cleanthony Early picking up where he left off last night. Seems like he's finding his place as an NBA player.

Fwd: @PaulS:uellentrop: RT @HerringWSJ: So Cleanthony Early has looked really good the past two games. Best I've seen him look as a Knick by far.

[ShockdaWorld]

Cle was the leading scorer tonight for the Knicks with 17. Carmelo didn't play, but still a pretty good night for Cle coming off the bench. Was only 1 for 5 from 3 point line, but was 7 for 12 overall, and 2/2 from the charity stripe.

[KSUUWSU]

The team is better with Carmelo on the bench, just saying.

[kcshocker11]

http://nypost.com/2015/10/18/second-year-knick-starting-to-find-some-success-at-nba-level/

[jazztrane]

Carmelo was in mid-season form last night, 4-16 from the field. :( Cle with only 7 minutes.

[ShockdaWorld]

When Cle gets his opportunities, he needs to remember what he did to UK, and that most of those guys are in the NBA now. Other than being stuck in the hell-hole that is NY Knicks/Carmelo basketball, confidence appears to be his biggest issue.