The New York Knicks have been an organization that has had a hard time finding an identity for years and they are trying to plug holes this off season. As Knicks fans often do, they are looking for a superstar to come and rescue this franchise, but many in the front office believe that smaller additions are the way to a championship. So, which way will New York lean this offseason?
As free agency approaches all eyes are on New York and what they will do. The Knicks have been linked to big name stars like Paul George, Karl Anthony Towns, and Pascal Siakam. In fact, they have even had their team mentioned in a possible landing spot for Zion Williamson, if he were to become available. As always New York is a destination where so many rumors fly, but ultimately fall flat. We heard endlessly that the Knicks savior would be LeBron James, before he decided, twice, that wasn't to be the case. New York passed on a big trade for Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert recently, and nothing suggests this team will change their approach and make that big push this season.
So, Knicks fans should look to smaller moves, which might be the smarter course. New York has a very good young core, plus 11 first round picks in the next 7 years. That is a team building the right way. Unless you see that as trade bait. New Yorkers should brace themselves for additions that won't cause a national stir, but rather plug holes they have. They need shooters and that's what they will target. New York was abysml in the playoffs shooting just 29% from deep and that area can be filled with solid pieces, not superstars. Donte DiVincenzo fits the mold as a very good outside shooter, and this management seems to love ex Villanova players. Seth Curry, Bruce Brown and Joe Inglesare 3 other names that have been linked to the Knicks as the shooters they need. All are good fits on a young developing team.
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