Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal
By contrast, LaVine is reliable. You know what to expect from him.
Specifically, LaVine is going to score. He’s not going to contribute much outside of scoring. Still, this is a three-level, certified bucket-getter.
The Knicks may not need much more from him. The combined playmaking of Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle left them with the league’s third-strongest offensive rating this season.
The Knicks already have an explosive offensive attack. Adding a reliable scorer like LaVine to it should make it all the more unstoppable.
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All told this deal could have the Knicks contending for an NBA title next season. The NBA would be better for it, too.