Knicks head coach Mike Brown was impressed with Pacom Dadiette’s performance, with hints that he will take him a step further.
The New York Knicks have started their flight in the preseason, facing the Philadelphia 76ers 2-0 in a game in Abu Dhabi.
Despite initial concerns after the first game that Josh Hart appears to have been injured, the Knicks held back the 76ers with yet another strong performance.
It was Mitchell Robinson who moved fans of the last game, but today’s performance was dependent on Jalen Brunson’s solid 14-point show.
But there was another player who caught Mike Brown’s eye, and it was Pacom Dadiette. And while Brown believes he can become a strong player, he wants to make one big difference for him.
New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown spoke about Pacom Dadiette after the team won the Philadelphia 76ers.
While Dadiett appreciated what he could bring to the table as a defender, he lost focus and knocked him for not fitting in with the game.
“We emphasized offensive rebounds, he had a beautiful crash in the glass. He’s long and he’s athletic.
“He could become a monster defensively. He must sense urgently and defensively and recognize all his possessions.
“Sometimes, when he just relaxes and relaxes, he doesn’t use his length, his athleticism, and all the other attributes he has to make him a great advocate.
“So he needs to stay in shape and play defensively and offensively with a sense of urgency.” He must understand how to make the floor a space.
“He needs to know when to cut, when to move up, when to slide down. But for the young man, he had two solid games.”
Even in the preseason, a 2-0 start against the conference’s rivals is a good sign for the New York Knicks. The franchise made massive changes this summer to compete for the NBA Championship.
While Charles Berkley chose the 76ers for the Knicks in the East, the Knicks show why they are one of the teams to win at the conference.
They are looking to move this momentum forward into the regular season as the Knicks return to the US to finish preseason training and games.
For a very long time, the Knicks feel like a real contender to win the NBA Championship.