Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal
Firstly, the Knicks do this deal because they’ve got some faith in Zion Williamson.
That’s fair, isn’t it? We’ve seen NBA players start their careers off with a slew of injuries – only to overcome them. Williamson could be on the same trajectory.
One potential issue here is Williamson’s fit alongside Julius Randle. We’re not concerned. The goal would be for New York to trade Randle in a separate deal to fully move on from him. Perhaps he could be dealt to find a replacement center?
Speaking of the five spot, this deal has the Knicks moving a player who looks unhappy with them. Robinson has been publicly complaining about his role.
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Moving him only to gain a generational prospect in the process is a win for this organization. It may be their destiny.