Randle in the MVP convo?!

[BassProCat]

Dude’s been a beast this season.

 

[DudahUK]

Yup. He won’t win it but it’s still awesome.

 

[CELTICAT]

I don't play the I-told-you-so game, but I posted a few months back that he was flirting with First Team All NBA level stats. Someone immediately poo-poo'd that suggestion. I think he's a shoe-in for first team all league at this point, and should absolutely be in the conversation for MVP. Look at that roster, and what's he turned them into.

 

[MWes11]

he absolutely should be in the convo. Having a hell of a season.

 

[Monroe Claxton]

Lakers and Pelicans couldn’t wait to get rid of him

 

[DelkBowl]

They won't add new people once they decide who to promote mid-season. His stats are amazing though.

 

[RoyKent]

He's been amazing this year. He won't win it but he'll probably finish in the top 8-10 or so.

 

[Yardeth]

As long as the Knicks keep winning and heading to the playoffs he will stay in contention. But, he won’t win it this year.

 

[germuk]

I don't play the I-told-you-so game, but I posted a few months back that he was flirting with First Team All NBA level stats. Someone immediately poo-poo'd that suggestion. I think he's a shoe-in for first team all league at this point, and should absolutely be in the conversation for MVP. Look at that roster, and what's he turned them into.

The only forwards I think that are definitely ahead of him are Kawhi and Paul George. Durant and Lebron probably still make it ahead of him but it’ll depend on how they vote due to how many games they missed.

Worst case scenario he probably lands on 3rd team with Butler

And Giannis. Duh. Can’t believe I forgot him. He’s first team with Kawhi probably

 

[CELTICAT]

The only forwards I think that are definitely ahead of him are Kawhi and Paul George. Durant and Lebron probably still make it ahead of him but it’ll depend on how they vote due to how many games they missed.

Worst case scenario he probably lands on 3rd team with Butler

And Giannis. Duh. Can’t believe I forgot him. He’s first team with Kawhi probably

Blowing up in New York makes weird things happen. Lebron got robbed of a unanimous MVP just because Carmello had a great season and the knicks made the playoffs. Jeremy Lin was a thing. They won't hesitate to ignore established stars on the West Coast or in Mid-Markets just to felate NYC.

 

[hotelblue]

he should be first team all-nba.

 

[Crawfords Corner]

They were 21-45 last season. Not only should he be in the conversation, but he should be in the lead.

 

[KentuckyCat420]

He should seriously win it if it was ever truly about being the most VALUABLE player. The Knicks are total dog$hit without him and everyone else in consideration plays on a team that would still make the playoffs without them.

 

[UK90]

Really incredible season he’s having. I knew Julius had the makings of a very good NBA player, but I never knew he could be THIS good.

He’s reached legit superstar status and very much deserves to be in the MVP conversation.

 

[DudahUK]

Really incredible season he’s having. I knew Julius had the makings of a very good NBA player, but I never knew he could be THIS good.

He’s reached true superstar status and very much deserves to be in the MVP conversation.

Same here.

 

[*Bleedingblue*]

Randle is averaging 24/10/6

Giannis has similar numbers on rebounds and assists but over 30ppg

 

[*Bleedingblue*]

I def think Randle is 1st team worthy with his total stats. Also Jokic, Luka Doncic, Russell westbrook

 

[Crawfords Corner]

Julius is also shooting 80% from the line and nearly 42% from 3. Giannis is nowhere near either of those stats, but does have a higher eFG% because he shoots 63% inside the arc vs 48% for Julius. Slight correction to the above poster. Giannis is averaging 28.5 points per game. Still great, but not over 30.

Giannis does have the advantage in both PER and WS

 

[BassProCat]

Still lettin em hang low!!!

 

[fatguy87]

Randle's shooting efficiency isn't high enough to be in the conversation for MVP, but I'm thrilled he's seeing success.

TS% for MVP candidates:

Jokic - 64.5
Curry - 66.2
Embiid - 63.8
Giannis - 63.3

Randle - 57.1

Randle's shooting efficiency is too low for his role. If you aren't a do everything ball handler, you need to be a monster around the rim and/or an efficient shooter to be in the hunt. I'd love to see him get hot and get that efficiency up for the season.

 

[akaukswoosh]

 

[DudahUK]

Randle's shooting efficiency isn't high enough to be in the conversation for MVP, but I'm thrilled he's seeing success.

TS% for MVP candidates:

Jokic - 64.5
Curry - 66.2
Embiid - 63.8
Giannis - 63.3

Randle - 57.1

Randle's shooting efficiency is too low for his role. If you aren't a do everything ball handler, you need to be a monster around the rim and/or an efficient shooter to be in the hunt. I'd love to see him get hot and get that efficiency up for the season.

He’s shooting over 40 percent from 3, I would call that efficient as F.

Edit: I really don’t want Embiid to win, like at all. Hate that guy.

 

[blueshark]

If the Knicks keep winning, he’s got a really good shot at second team all-NBA. I think he’s a lock for MIP. It’s one of the bigger leaps I can remember in a single year.

 

[rick64]

 

[akaukswoosh]

 

[BassProCat]

I’m really debating on bandwagoning the Knicks as my new squad. Have no ties in the nba other than following my UK guys around the league but Randle, Noel and my fav IQ with KP behind the scenes...I might ride out with knicks this year. It was The Heat last year for me.

 

[akaukswoosh]

 

[akaukswoosh]

I’m really debating on bandwagoning the Knicks as my new squad. Have no ties in the nba other than following my UK guys around the league but Randle, Noel and my fav IQ with KP behind the scenes...I might ride out with knicks this year. It was The Heat last year for me.

I'm definitely a superficial fair-weather fan when it comes to the NBA. It's the Knicks now.

 

[STL_Cat]

Crazy numbers ... but how do they even think to come up with some of these numbers combinations?

 

[Blueworld_3.0]

Impossible not to LOVE Randle's game. Totally old school workman-like. Plays hard, goes to war and isn't afraid of contact. Complete opposite of some of the leagues marketed "superstars".

 

[Mr.Jones]

You take away Randle's production away from the knicks and see what their record would be, i can guarantee it would be as miserable as last years, that's how valuable he is.

 

[*Bleedingblue*]

 

[Gassy_Knowls]

I’m really debating on bandwagoning the Knicks as my new squad. Have no ties in the nba other than following my UK guys around the league but Randle, Noel and my fav IQ with KP behind the scenes...I might ride out with knicks this year. It was The Heat last year for me.

I thought about it too. But free agency will kill that. In a year there will maybe be 1 cat on the team

 

[Nubb16]

Probably won’t win it, but he should absolutely be a finalist for it. Knicks are trash without him. Probably my favorite Cal Cat ever. Dude was all heart and hustle and sacrificed his body for this university while he was here.

 

[BassProCat]

I thought about it too. But free agency will kill that. In a year there will maybe be 1 cat on the team

My team portfolio is based on a year to year investment plan. Gotta stay flexible haha

 

[akaukswoosh]