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The 2024 NBA Draft has passed and the New York Knicks selected Kevin McCullard with the 56th pick and Ariel Hukporti with the 58th pick and Dariel Concha breaks it all down! In this video Dariel gives his takes, his thoughts on Kevin and Ariel's fit with the Knicks and what they can bring to the team.
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[@chrisconnors9449]

I have a strong feeling that Ariel Hukporti is going to do waaaay better than most think now. Wont be hard for him to out score & out perform Sims & Robinson. Hartenstein plays more like a power forward offensively.

[@glaucovalente3350]

It will be up to Thibs giving him a chance. He doesn't seem like the type who has the patience to develop a rookie unless he loses his key players to the medical department.

[@chrisconnors9449]

@@glaucovalente3350 Yeah but with Robinson being highly injury prone, Hartenstein possibly being traded, & Sims being completely useless Thibs may not even have a choice not to play the Hukporti. More than likely switching between that & going somewhat smaller & faster with putting Pacome Dadiet in.

[@glaucovalente3350]

@@chrisconnors9449 I agree, I just didn't understand what you meant about Dadiet (since he plays in 2 and 3, not 5 - it would be more likely to use Achiuwa, if he also re-signs). But with the departure of either iHart OR Micth, the Knicks will certainly aim to free agency in search of a center to be the 1st replacement, pushing Sims and Hukporti to the 3rd platoon. It may be that Thibs prefers to improvise Achiuwa again instead of casting one of the rookers. What do you say?

[@chrisconnors9449]

@@glaucovalente3350 There were times, short periods, where coach would let the center rest & go with a smaller lineup just to put quick points up.. those moments is when a Pacome Dadiet would show out well. He is a stop and pop style shooter.

[@chrisconnors9449]

@@glaucovalente3350 If Ihart leaves & Robinson needs to rest or gets injured again, I could see Hukporti getting playing time.. especially when a big man is needed under the basket.. he won’t just be a on the bench never getting any play time center. He is already better than Sims.

[@ADuble70GBixtiesGang]

James wiseman should sign with the Knicks I think he can blossom here

[@andreroberts3366]

Negative he sucks 😂

[@ADuble70GBixtiesGang]

@@andreroberts3366 offensively he’s better than Mitch n Ihart I’m just sayin if we lose one of those 2 I think he’ll be solid for us as a backup n I’m pretty he’s cheaper

[@nickypipes3004]

He’s terrible

[@yoCBOOGiEGAMING]

Thibs could get the best out of him

[@jbischmann]

Wiseman to Memphis where he's familiar/comfortable.

[@glaucovalente3350]

I believe that everyone drafted, and also Toppin and Sims, can develop at least to the point of helping in a minimally satisfactory way, like Achiuwa or Grimes. Just give them more minutes and confidence. The Summer League, preseason and some easier regular season games are great for this. If we do so, perhaps we can reduce the impacts of casualties - something that unfortunately I highly doubt we will be able to avoid.

[@chrisconnors9449]

@@glaucovalente3350 sims had years to show us something. Dude is just too soft. He is useless on offense & defense. Would be better off putting the rookies Hukporti or Dadiet out there.

[@glaucovalente3350]

@@chrisconnors9449 OK, I assume I'm being pushy about Sims. hahaha As far as I know, the Knicks have the option to wave him. I don't understand why they don't do it, his contract expires now, don't? They should trade him.

[@chrisconnors9449]

@@glaucovalente3350 I’m surprised they didn’t just toss him in the Nets trade. He would’ve got way more playing time over there. Can’t see him getting time to play anywhere else.

[@glaucovalente3350]

@@chrisconnors9449 I thought the same thing here.

[@ericstaudt2991]

Yea but not everyone is the type to dive after balls and do whatever it takes to win. Some people aren’t comfortable when the lights are bright

[@tommingzuo]

Dariel is backing Ariel. ❤ Dariel is right and Ariel will be ALright. 👍

[@LamortMcCleave-qr2jk]

What are the Knicks going to do with Topping

[@knicksdigest]

back on a two way

[@user-yw7lq1cw9k]

What happen with Sims? He did great job,when your boy Mouth diside,to take vacations on injury list?

[@chrisconnors9449]

@@user-yw7lq1cw9k sims did a great job?… when did that ever happen?

[@jbischmann]

Tooornament.

[@stevecarpenter4702]

Trade Jericho Sims, Ariel Hukporti and two 2nd rd picks for Nick Richards Sign Precious Achiuwa