Could Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Arrival Ignite a Knicks Dynasty?

Could Giannis Antetokounmpo's Arrival Ignite a Knicks Dynasty?

Advertisement

Even with his off-ball game, it’s not clear Brunson can replicate that formula, especially making the tough passes to Antetokounmpo when crowded on screens at his size. Those were also relatively low-usage guards that could defer to Giannis at any time, while Brunson, though flexible, primarily needs his hands on the ball.

Finally, the cost of the trade is going to eat the Knicks’ present and future chances of winning, for only a small bump to their championship ceiling. The Spurs and anybody with a similar asset pile is ready to offer up the boat for Giannis, and to match New York will have to part with every remaining scrap of its draft capital and rotational depth.

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Post Comment

RSS
Follow by Email