Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal
Meanwhile, Randle’s star status isn’t the only complicated thing about him. This is generally a confusing player.
Randle is more than capable of putting together a superstar-caliber regular season. In the playoffs, he seems to fall short. That may not cut it for the Knicks anymore.
Here, they’re cutting ties with him. They’re also getting Kyle Kuzma in the process. He’s never had as statistically a prolific season as the one that Randle just finished up, but he’s still a clear starting caliber player.
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Meanwhile, Morris is one of the best backup point guards in the NBA. Here, the Knicks improve their depth while hoping to playoff-proof their roster in the process.
Whether you consider Randle a star or not.