Charlotte Hornets Receive: G/F Cam Reddish, G Immanuel Quickley, 2023 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2025 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2025 First-Round Pick (MIL via NYK), 2027 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2028 First-Round Pick (Swap – NYK)
New York Knicks Receive: G LaMelo Ball
Frankly, it’s been too long since we saw a real star shine in New York.
This is the biggest stage in the NBA. Broadway is around the corner. Yet, for whatever reason, the Knicks have struggled to land a player with true star impact.
On the other hand, the Hornets have Ball. They play in Charlotte. Without meaning to offend anyone, they don’t have an Empire State Building.
We don’t mean to say they don’t deserve a star. They do. Unfortunately, they haven’t done the best job building around Ball.
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If he has wandering eyes, that would likely be the reason.
Would he be at home in the Big Apple?