Knicks Have Advantage In Signing Ramon Sessions
Photo. Tom Lynn, Journal Sentinel
In college basketball, you often see this. Big-time blue chip prospect wants to go to School A, and his high school/AAU coach somehow ends up the next season as an assistant on the squad. It makes sense, because one of the biggest things coaches have to deal with is star management – and who knows these guys better than their old coach. But who knew when the summer began and Ramon Sessions entered restricted free agency that AAU was going to have anything to do with what team he signed an offer sheet with.
While Sessions is drawing interest from the Clippers and Thunder (which makes no sense to me looking at their PG situations), it’s the Knicks that have the advantage as assistant Dan D’Antoni (Mike’s brother) coached Sessions in AAU ball in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
New York attempted to trade for Sessions last summer but wasn’t able to get it done, and now with Brandon Jennings‘ arrival in Milwaukee, it makes it that much more likely that the Bucks won’t match a long-term deal.
The Knicks also met with Andre Miller yesterday but apparently would only offer the vet a one-year deal. If you’re the Knicks, which guy are you going after? If you’re Ramon Sessions, where do you want to play?
Source: The Journal Times
July 21st, 2009 at 11:13 am
Mark says:
I love Sessions but with Jennings on board I cant see how the Bucks keep Sessions, Jennings and Ridnour happy? I say let Ridnour start and Jennings can learn the ropes behind him for a season (Ridnours contract is up after this season), let sessions go and use the money to sign a couple of decent vets, Gooden for example could be a useful backup PF behind Amir Johnson, or start in front of him. Next summer the Bucks have loads of cap space, especially if Redd opts out of his contract (not likely)
July 21st, 2009 at 11:17 am
chiaki says:
Sessions’ passing skills is a great fit for Mike D’s system..
July 21st, 2009 at 11:19 am
sh!tfaced says:
ramon sessions is a better fit for d’antoni’s system than slow footed andre miller
July 21st, 2009 at 11:19 am
gup says:
How will the signing affect the Knicks salary cap for next year?
July 21st, 2009 at 11:21 am
jzsmoove says:
Sessions is fantasy player’s dream. In reality he is that good too. Would be a great fit for the Knicks and D’Antoni. Knicks deserve some retribution after all these years.
July 21st, 2009 at 11:22 am
Arrogant says:
id prolly say Portland Philly or Houston…… all give him a chance to start…
July 21st, 2009 at 11:29 am
JCarr says:
Knicks go get him!!! This guy has the potential to put up Steve Nash numbers under coach D’. He made the bucks offensive system seem effective. Sessions has proven himself as true NBA pg.
July 21st, 2009 at 11:35 am
flavur says:
Sessions belongs in NYC
July 21st, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Chicagorilla says:
LOL, WHO CARES
July 21st, 2009 at 12:07 pm
BiG ShoT BoB says:
So whatever happen to Chris Duhon? Wasn’t he putting up a double double last year as their starting point?
July 21st, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Darkness says:
I question most of my Knicks’s moves the last 10 years or so, but I actually cosign this one as long as we’re not overpaying him.
http://www.diznuts.blogspot.com
July 21st, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Brown says:
He’d be a better backup in OKC than Chucky Atkins.
July 21st, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Scott says:
Sessions has played amazingly well when given the minutes. He’d be a great fit in NYC, Duhon is a life long backup, unless he can find a way to carve a Eric Snow career.
Sessions would be killer in Portland too, if they’re smart enough to go after him. He seems to have the talent/skills, just needs that real opportunity to start and not spot starting or whatever was goin on in Milwaukee last year.
July 21st, 2009 at 12:41 pm
QQ says:
who cares, Orlando gonna smash these fools, lol.
July 21st, 2009 at 12:47 pm
JH says:
Who would prefer Milwaukee over NY? I mean…even if the Knicks don’t make the playoffs…who’s to say the Bucks are much better off? Plus, there are advantages to living/playing in NYC.
Sessions in NY would be a good fit. I hope it happens. Nate the Great isn’t a true PG and Sessions is an upgrade over Duhon.
July 21st, 2009 at 1:05 pm
doc says:
Session dont give a FUCK where Dan Dantoni at.He trying to get PAID.I’ll take him in Philly but I dont believe he some star in training or whatever they want us to believe.
July 21st, 2009 at 1:24 pm
bone0315 says:
Sessions = classic big stats guy on a bad team. So in that respect, he would fit right in with the Knicks since they are absolutely terrible.
July 21st, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Jeremy says:
Ok, Ramon Sessions is pretty good. He’s not a franchise guy or anything, but he’s pretty good. He’s good enough that he is exactly what the Knicks need to be looking for right now. They want young pieces that can impress a Lebron James and make him want to jump ship.
They need good young pieces to attract a prime free agent. Between Sessions, Jordan Hill and Danillo Galinari they’d have three. I don’t think the Bucks would match an offer if the Knicks make one this week. When you look at how the Bucks have handled Sessions starting with not playing him in the first two games last year up to letting other teams set the market for him (ala the Hawks with Josh Childress…remember how that turned out?) it’s adding up to them not quite valuing him as much as others do.
It almost makes you wonder if there is a reason they don’t hold him in a little higher regard, doesn’t it?
July 21st, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Jeremy says:
Oh yeah, about this him fitting in well with D’Antoni’s system thing?
Kind of.
He has terrific court vision. I watched every Bucks game last year, he can find guys in spots where they aren’t meant to be found. It’s one of his biggest assets. But my man can’t shoot. At all. So let’s not run around talking about him putting up Steve Nash numbers or doing Steve Nash things. Nash is a top five shooter in the L. Sessions might be bottom quarter.
On the plus side he should be able to get to the rack with reckless abandon if they have enough shooters spreading the court. He’s a pretty good free throw shooter and only got better about finishing in traffic as the year went on. He might be a 16/8 guy in NY with starter minutes all year.
July 21st, 2009 at 2:52 pm
john says:
would love to see sessions in NY. was very impressive when he took over starting duties last season on injury riddled bucks squad. ran the show well and could score a ton of points.
July 21st, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Chaos says:
dude, will average close to a double double he plays for NYK this upcoming season because he is a great passer and is a pretty decent scorer, plus hes a better athlete than duhon. As long as he has finishers (lik every D’Antoni team) he will get good stats but i dunno if he makes the playoffs. jordan hill, chandler and lee can be decent finishers around the basket but the team still lacks a defenitive scorer unless chandler makes major steps and jordan hill puts on some muscle and becomes a poor mans stoudamire.
July 21st, 2009 at 2:59 pm
michale gamb says:
seriously…can anyone say CHRIS CHILDS? Nice size middle contract for an ok player who looked better on a crappy team. Its not a huge contract but big enough to make us regret it.
July 21st, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Cameron says:
Sessions should only sign with the Knicks if they promise him the starting job. And if his salary is going to be relatively low (which it probably will be, since most are yet to be convinced of his immense potential) he should only sign on for a year or two. He should be a $10-12 million/year man after playing in D’Antoni’s system for a year.
Oh, and of course the Knicks should go after him. He’s a perfect fit and young enough to build around.
July 21st, 2009 at 3:32 pm
George W Kush Sr says:
If I’m Sessions I sign a 2 year deal with the Knicks, D’Antoni is a point guard’s dream coach and he’ll put up numbers in that system. This way his stock goes up and he can get a bigger payday the season after Lebron either signs or doesn’t. This is good no NYK
July 21st, 2009 at 3:33 pm
George W Kush Sr says:
… This is good for NYK
July 21st, 2009 at 4:16 pm
NJim says:
Why not. Go ahead and grab him. I can’t watch Duhon running the point anymore. Duhon is a backup point guard for a lottery team. Not a starter on a New York team that has any hopes of improving.
July 21st, 2009 at 5:39 pm
mr22 says:
i’m a buck fan so i’ve actually seen him play. he’s the real deal folks. not just stats on a bad team. he does everything you want a pg to do. sure, jumper and defense needs improvement but those are things you can work on. definitely a better option in ny than andre miller and nate. should start over duhon. i really believe he could be a 15/8 guy this upcoming season with starter minutes. also definitely the perect pg alongside a lebron james.
July 21st, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Rockco says:
ITS A GOOD FIT FOR HIM AND THE KNICKS. HE MIGHT EVEN GET IN THE STARTING LINEUP I LIKE HIS GAME
July 21st, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Hunter says:
I think Sessions would be a fantastic fit in NY and for D’Antoni, but I can’t see MIL letting a young PG go for nothing. Whatever the offer is, MIL can match. And I don’t think the # of years is going to be as much a deterrant as some suggest because if both Sessions and Jennings develop, the Bucks can trade one of them before Jennings is due a raise.
Also, why don’t you Knicks fans have more love for Chandler? Doesn’t he possess Danny Granger-like skills? I thought he made incredible improvement as a 21 year old last year (particularly as the season wore on). Sure, he needs to develop more of a killer instinct…but I think you’ve got a player perfect for D’Antoni’s system.
July 21st, 2009 at 8:10 pm
the truth says:
Can’t wait to rock my Ramon Sessions Knicks jersey
July 22nd, 2009 at 8:32 am
wary says:
Still want Douglas to get a shot at point.
July 22nd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
We're Bucked says:
Sessions is now being coveted by three teams, that is only part of what legitimizes him. His PER at PG ranks him in the top 5 of the league when he is playing PG, it drops when he moves over to SG due to a suspect shot.
He is 6′3″ and it is only his second year in the league.
If he were drafted in the lottery, matched with the production he already has, he would have been much more coveted in FA.
July 22nd, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Justin says:
I don’t know if it is good or bad that it is taking this long for an offer to come in for Sessions. All reports were pointing towards Tuesday.
As a Bucks fan, I want to retain him, combined with Jennings the Bucks would have two very promising PGs at different stages of their career. Jennings is getting his feet wet, while Sessions is approaching his prime.
July 22nd, 2009 at 5:24 pm
michale gamb says:
IS IT JUST ME, OR DOES ANYONE ELSE FIND IT ANNOYING WHEN WHITE BOYS GO ON LINE TRYING TO SOUND BLACK IN BASKETBALL CHAT ROOMS:
July 21st, 2009 at 1:05 pm
doc says:
Session dont give a FUCK where Dan Dantoni at.He trying to get PAID.I’ll take him in Philly but I dont believe he some star in training or whatever they want us to believe.
“HE TRYING TO GET PAID….ARE YOU SERIOUS? YOU THINK LEAVING OUT “IS” MAKES YOU SOUND GHETTO? SHMUCK.
July 22nd, 2009 at 11:15 pm
Joshua C. says:
Wow I am pretty excited and hyped up about this. I rather have Ramon Sessions come to the Knicks than Andre Miller. First of all, Andre Miller is getting old. He is 34 soon and Ramon Sessions will merely be a three year pro. And secondly, Ramon Sessions showed what he can really do in the 2008-2009 season. He had a career high of 44 points and 24 assists. Not even Chris Paul or Andre Miller has that many assists. I think Ramon Sessions will be a star really soon. Please come to the NY KNICKS! Please. The knicks can put Toney Douglas in SG position and Chris Duhon can be switched on and off since he should get some rest from playing like 50 minutes a game. Ramon Sessions a Knick 2009-2010!
September 4th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Minnesota Mc says:
Keep dreaming New York fans. Minnesota has Sessions, Flynn and Rubio!! LOL