Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal
Meanwhile, there’s a dirty little secret in New York. This team has been successful in spite of Barrett’s struggles
Yes, he’s flashed potential. Still, it’s fair to say that Barrett hasn’t reached the loftiest expectations attached to him as a third-overall pick. He may never get the chance to in New York.
By contrast, LaVine is ready-made. No, he’s not a top-10 superstar, but he is a perennial All-Star candidate. Few NBA players score as prolifically as LaVine.
For this Knicks team, that ought to be enough. The duo of Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson already appear playoff-bound.
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Adding LaVine into the mix would make the Knicks a seriously competitive team next season.
They may even live up to their city’s legacy in the process.