First 4 Jalen Brunson possessions vs ORL:
1) Pass to KAT, pass back, drive and score.
2) No pass, drive, bad pass TO.
3) No pass, drive, fouled on midrange j.
4) No pass, drive, blocked on floater.
On MEM vs ORL, on choosing to be more, in today’s Gradebook. www.patreon.com/posts/143496...
Today’s Gradebook:
The Knicks have cornered the corner-3 market.
First in attempts; second in percentage. Outscored BKN 31-6 from the corner last night.
How they’ve monopolized that prime real-estate, plus player grades + notes.
www.patreon.com/posts/143258...
I wrote about the first 45 minutes. 😁
On what worked, who worked, and why. On what needs to improve going forward. www.patreon.com/posts/129653...
Hey guys, @samsonfolk.bsky.social & I previewed IND-NYK w/ @benritholtznba.bsky.social & @djacenba.bsky.social
- Nesmith guarding Brunson/KAT
- NYK playing KAT-Mitchell
- Coverage options against Tyrese PnR
- OREB vs. pace
You won't find a more detailed breakdown of the ECF: youtu.be/ycPwCD9ps6c
In today’s Gradebook:
Kolek mapping, Hart 2-point struggles, Bridges turnover troubles, OG driving cadence variety, a hard-working KAT, and more!
www.patreon.com/posts/125075...
KFS WATCHALONG! Join us on @WatchPlayback for Knicks vs Spurs!
Tonight's crew: @benritholtznba.bsky.social @krisap.bsky.social & @thecohencidence.bsky.social
In today’s Gradebook, on how screening actions for KAT - both spontaneous and planned - unlocked his second quarter scoring binge.
Plus OG fencer’s lunges, Mitch 3-point contests, and more on each player’s performance.
www.patreon.com/posts/124605...
“Something momentous occurred on the very first Knicks’ offensive possession.”
On a simple cross-screen for KAT (something I campaigned for after the second OKC game) and how could indicate a philosophical shift.
Plus breakdowns of each players performance vs GSW.
www.patreon.com/posts/124522...
“Quite the day for Mikal Bridges, from complaint to verdict.”
On Mikal vs drop coverage, Hart + KAT’s inextricable link (and finding some solutions!), and much more ⬇️ t.co/de3KcFW4k4
In today’s Gradebook, I broke down the breezy win over the Kings:
- Deuce rebounding at the elbows
- Mikal Parkour
- OG on the prowl
- Hart firing
- KAT trailing
- dead-side DHOs (with Mitch!)
- shorting the P&R
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Broke down the LA swing in today’s Gradebook:
On what went wrong with and without Brunson, how those issues are related, and how this can make NYK stronger on the other side:
Plus breakdowns of each player’s performance.
www.patreon.com/posts/124019...
Im today’s Gradebook:
Too much Hart, Not-quite Mitch, Brunson Dirking, Bridges settling, OG’s legs, Payne skips, Deuce pace, Precious drops, and calling out the defensive miscommunications.
AND MORE clips and analysis!
www.patreon.com/posts/123737...
In the most comprehensive Gradebook yet, I went deep on the performances this past weekend, looking at over 60 clips from the MEM and MIA games.
On what Mitch brings, Brunson heroics, Mikal screening, Hart stampeding, OG pouncing, KAT outletting, Deuce closing, AND MORE! t.co/L2CPcEK4S6
Final Grades + Notes - MEM 2/28/25
Brunson: B
Bridges: B
Anunoby: B+
Hart: B
Towns: C
Payne: B
McBride: A+
Shamet: A-
Robinson: B+
- WELCOME BACK MITCH
- Love to see that from OG
- Deuce exceptional
- Hart menace in transition
- Cap’n Clutch
- Shamet 3s!
- Mikal D!
- MITCH!!!
In today’s Gradebook:
Brunson bagwork, Bridges creation, OG finding it, Hart intoxication, Precious Gortating, Cam waiter service, Deuce middies, AND MORE!
www.patreon.com/posts/123252...
🔥🎞️🏀KFS FILM SESSION🏀🎞️🔥
"Captain Crunchtime" - @benritholtznba.bsky.social breaks down Jalen Brunson's most clutch moments of the season, showcasing his candidacy for Clutch Player of the Year!
Exclusively on the KFS YouTube channel -> buff.ly/4gZCbTC
Final Grades + Notes - PHI 2/26/25
Brunson: A
Bridges: A
Anunoby: C+
Hart: C+
Hukporti: B+
Payne: B-
McBride: B
Shamet: C+
Achiuwa: B+
- Cap'n Clutch
- Great to see Mikal breakout
- OG rough shot selection
- Hart major space cadet game
- Centers did their jobs
- Deuce middies
Just recorded a film session breaking down every clutch Brunson moment this season.
Keep an eye out tomorrow!
Good time to plug @benritholtznba.bsky.social’s recent gradebook, now available on Patreon.
No punches pulled. Informed, deserved criticism & voiced several frustrations so many fans have been feeling.
READ: patreon.com/posts/12302013…
In today’s Gradebook:
Went long on the Weekend of Broken Dreams:
Analysis and film on:
- space-killing lineups
- Precious offensive ineptitude
- Towns P&R issues (and solutions!)
And much more!
www.patreon.com/posts/123020...
In todays Gradebook:
On Brunson point-guard stuff, Deuce Alvarado, Mikal’s winning plays, Achiuwa and KAT swapping matchups, Cam playmaking, Huk’s feet, a staple sideline out of bounds play, AND MORE:
www.patreon.com/posts/122752...
As it should have!!
Final Grades + Notes - CHI 2/20/25
Brunson: B
McBride: A-
Bridges: B
Achiuwa: B-
Towns: B
Payne: B-
Shamet: B+
Hukporti: B+
- bigtime Bridges block
- Deuce defense and 3s
- that was exhausting
- a W, but becomes tough back to back
- great last defensive possession
- phew
🚨🏀KFS X's & O's LIVE!🏀🚨
Tonight, join @benritholtznba.bsky.social & @djacenba.bsky.social at 8pm EST on the KFS YouTube channel for a post-Allstar break Q&A featuring all your on-the-court Knicks questions!
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Thought of the day:
KAT is so lucky he doesn’t have to guard KAT.
Final Grades + Notes - IND 2/11/25
Brunson: D
Bridges: C-
Hart: A
Achiuwa: C-
Towns: A-
Payne: A-
McBride: A
Shamet: B+
Hukporti: C+
- THE BENCH!
- been a minute since a KAT GAME
- Hart inspiring 2H
- Deuce making shots!
- Payne so solid!
- Shamet being useful!
- who needs JB
🏀 KFS PATREON CONTENT🏀
- "Rit's Gradebook" for NYK vs BOS via @benritholtznba.bsky.social - https://buff.ly/3CPjHaf
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In today’s Gradebook,
KAT’s dysfunction on D and quiet on O, Brunson’s dominance on O and switching on D, Achiuwa + Hart lineup troubles, Mikal’s lack of impact buckets, and more:
www.patreon.com/posts/121947...
Final Grades + Notes - BOS 2/8/25
Brunson: A
Bridges: C-
Hart: C-
Achiuwa: D-
Towns: D-
Payne: B
McBride: B-
Hukporti: B
- THE question to figure out: Can/how can KAT succeed vs this team. Need to try switching
- Hart + Presh a non-starter vs BOS
- Brunson was incredible
In today’s Gradebook, I break down the Raptors game through the prism of the trade deadline.
On Precious at the 4, Hukporti at the 5, the roster that was and is, and more!
www.patreon.com/posts/121694...
