When the New York Knicks wheeled and dealed at the NBA Draft resulting in the trade of Kemba Walker and the 13th overall pick, Jalen Duran to the Detroit Pistons for draft picks, many criticized the Knicks for coming out of the NBA draft with no prospects.
All the Knicks had was cash and draft capital. And they used that extra cash that they had to sign their number one free agent target, point guard Jalen Brunson to a four-year $104 million deal.
Brunson is still young, 25-years old and is coming off his best season as a pro, with 16.3 points per game and 4.8 assists per game with the Dallas Mavericks.
The Knicks were in dire need of a young point guard, coming off a disastrous 37-45 season that saw the likes of Julius Randle draw the ire of Knicks fans everywhere for his sometimes lackadaisical play. The Knicks wanted to build around Randle, but there is a strong possibility that he too could be on his way out the door.
It's a big year upcoming for GM Leon Rose and Head Coach Tom Thibideau, they need to field a new culture and winner on the court in 2022-23.
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