New York Knicks Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G/F Evan Fournier, G Derrick Rose, G/F Cam Reddish
In fact, New York’s inability to put together a quality NBA team is puzzling.
For starters, they’re the biggest market in the NBA. By virtue of that fact alone, you’d think the Knicks would have an easy time maintaining relevance. Moreover, New York is widely regarded as the Mecca of basketball.
Granted, the Knicks have been badly mismanaged for some time. With that said, the Lakers haven’t always made the right decisions either.
Perhaps the difference boils down to one difference: Brand recognition.
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After all, the Lakers were in rough shape when LeBron James decided to sign them. Generally, the Knicks don’t attract star free agents as easily. Does this deal get them closer to landing one?