Why Collin Sexton Would Be the Perfect Trade Target
Besides, New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has a pretty extensive history with score-first guards. He could deploy Collin Sexton in the same way Derrick Rose did in the early 2010s. As a bonus, Rose is right there on the Knicks’ roster to serve as a mentor.
Sexton just feels like a Knick. His bucket-getting prowess is suited to the game’s biggest stage in Madison Square Garden. At 23, he’s in a perfect position to either contribute to winning now or be a focal point in a rebuild.
The fit between Randle and Sexton could go either way. A career 37.8% three-point shooter, Sexton should provide value for Randle when he has the ball.
Meanwhile, if Randle can’t improve on his 30.8% three-point shooting from last season, he figures to be a wonky fit next to anybody.
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With the addition of Collin Sexton from the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New York Knicks probably wouldn’t be chasing the NBA championship next season.
However, he would give them a much more dynamic offense. Having both a guard and a forward who can create their own looks should help them reach higher than 17th in Offensive Rating next season.
With any luck, they’d see a jump in the standings as well.
