Kyle O'Quinn is available, Rockets should jump on it

Yes, but we are not likely to obtain one right now. We don't have the assets for that.

 

My post from the trade thread a couple of days ago about O'Quinn -

I'd love to get a deal for O'Quinn.

His rebounding, shot blocking and DPM numbers in his limited minutes are great. On espns stats site he's ranked #11 in rebounds per 48 and #1 in shot blocking per 48 among all qualified players this season. He's even ranked #12 among 48 centers in assist per 48 (3.9 assist with a 1.28 A/TO ratio), which isn't too big of a deal but compare that to Nene (Ranked 20th, at 2.5 assist with a .77 A/TO ratio) whom I consider a solid passer for a center and it is impressive.

His finishing at the rim is solid at 67%, his fg% this season is a respectable 53% which is lowered because of his solid mid range J. He makes about 37% of his shots in the mid range area at 41% effeciency(compared to Nene at 22% of his made shots coming from mid range on 42% effeciency) He is also a good FT shooter for a big man (75% this season, career 72%).

He's listed at 6'10 250 which is a solid size, he might be closer to 6'9 but he as a 7'4 wingspan, touted for his strength, has a 30 standing / max 35 inch vert (per draftexpress) he's young and seems to be healthy enough.

Why has he only played 15 mpg over his career? He basically seems like a mix of Nene's strength, mid range shot, passing with Capela's rebounding and shot blocking which seems just too good to be true.

Personally I don't see him going anywhere due to Noah's injuries, but would love him here. Perhaps the Knicks sell him off since it's impossible for them to move Noah, and since Willy is going off. Seems like an ideal backup center for us with his rebounding, shot blocking, mid range J and strength, especially on his contract for the next 2 seasons (4mill per). I think he might even be worthy of spending our 1st round pick on this year (mind you our pick is hopefully going to be in the 26-29 range).


Here's a nice video showing a little bit of everything of what O'Quinn does.




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Have you seen him play?

Looked at his stats?

For 20-25 mins per game he's the perfect compliment to Capela/NeNe

 

I have watched the Knicks alot, and he plays like a backup C, not a starter. Either he is inconsistent or Hornacek is inconsisent at playing him.

 

Hornacek gives him inconsistent mins.

Willy is getting most of O'Quinn's mins along with Noah. When O'Quinn plays he blocks shots/rebounds and hits the pick and pop shots, like I said a perfect fit.

What do you call playing 20-25 Mins a game? I call that a part time/Backup C.

What is it you don't like about O'Quinn's game since you've seen it? Because I've seen his game and this isn't a case of his numbers lying. He's a good player.

 

MontreZ can be the next Draymond Green.

 

I don't dislike O'Quinn at all, I actually wish the Knicks gave him more of a chance than Joakim. I'm just scared of the centers: Steven Adams, Enes Kanter, Marc Gasol, Rudy Gobert, Deandre Jordan, Blake Griffin, LMA, Dwayne Dedmon(maybe Gasol and Javale Mcgee). Those are the big men we will meet in the postseason and I just hope we have some kind of answer there.

 

I would love to see montrez do a draymond kick to him in the wcf.

 

I remember I was all for drafting this kid out of college. I knew he would be a very good role player.

 

I get this fear, The Rox need a big bodied tough guy to get tough rebounds late in games in the playoffs. O'Quinn can be that guy. O'Quin should also make Capela more effective.

 

I wish the Rockets could see that, but they feel C is not a need. In fact, they feel pretty good about going up against the Warriors too, which I don't see teams like ours normally at all.

 

If O'Quinn can give us some Rim Protection and Good Rebounding, we can challenge the Spurs and Warriors. The 2 things that worries me about our team right now is our lack of rim protection and unforced Turnovers.

 

Kyle oquin is the joey Dorsey murnee always wanted. I wonder if Kyle also has a bathroom selfie? Asking for a friend.

 

Yes, if he could pass really well, play solid defense, and consistently hit 3s.

Unfortunately, none of those are -- or ever will be -- true.