arkrud wrote:smackeddog wrote:Based on Perry's comments on MSG 150, I now think we'll target Kemba Walker over Kyrie, just based on what he said regarding attitude and FA's needing to buy in to what we're doing (developing the young players, which Kyrie didn't seem too keen on in Boston).
If you want winning culture Kemba is the way to go as 2nd FA after KD.
If we draft Ja it's a mute point. We do not need PG then.
So Leonard (unlikely) or Butler (for 2 years max + team option) became more appealing.
IF any NY Knick front office people are monitoring this board and care at all about what we think, I will make this statement.
"Please, DO not bring Kyrie Irving to NY this summer or ever. He will be Melo 2.0 here. Some great moments but no championships. NO KYRIE IRVING!!"
THe team should build around Kahii Leonard as a first choice. Then if KL can work with KD, go for KD. KD is second, ONLY because of his age. He will be 31 next season...by the end of the 4 years, he will not be the same player he is today. KD is. IMO, the best player in the game right now. For me, KD, KL and JA is the perfect summer. Then you trade away DSj and other pieces to bolster your front court depth, keeping Dotson, Trier and Mudiay. DJ would also be an ideal keeper.
Also by no means trade Mitchell Robinson.