fishmike wrote:Kyrie represents a few things. A clear chance to add an impact player in his prime using no assets. The only risk is the same with every FA signing, injury. For that matter Kyrie's risk is higher... not high, but higher than say a guy who plays 80 a year. That is the only downside. This is a player with tremendous value in the league and the Knicks acquire him at 27, 28, 29 and 30 years old. Assuming we dont do anything stupid like offer a NTC this a player gives us MORE flexiblity, not less.
The other thing to consider is Irving may actually have upside. Take a look at his numbers post Lebron and playing for Stevens. Something to consider when comparing Irving to guys like Melo, Amare and McDyess.
What would this cost us? Not resigning Kanter and letting Mudiay walk. We would still have enough money to lock up Burke (small cap hold) afterwards.
Team could look like:
PG Kyrie/Burke
SG THJ/Frank/Dotson
SF Knox/Troy?
PF KP/Hicks
C Gonna a lotta guys looking for work!
This doesnt include Robinson, or our first rounder this year....
Knicks would have a young team loaded with firepower and no financial restrictions. All future #1s retained. Quality pieces at all salary levels to deal with if a big fish gets free...
Lee and Thomas presumably gone. This year we will probably be poor and pick top 5 as a result.
$50mm w $30mm for Kyrie presumably. Leaves $20mm and a enticing shot at top 5. And that could be either a talented big or a shooter like Klay
