Considering the on-going debate regarding who is and isn't an "LB player," I was interested in seeing who we, as Knick fans, would like to bring in. Just throw names out there and briefly comment on 1) how the player fits a need and 2) how attainable the player is. With that criteria, give your top 5 names that you would like to see in a Knick - these can include players in the upcoming draft.
Here is my top 10:

10) JR Smith - not totally sold on him, but Byron hates him and he is quite attainable. A solid shooter/athlete at 2.

9) Eddie Griffin - signed to a great deal but is available for the right package of veterans - perhaps in a Marbury deal. Great shotblocker and impressive athleticism. Doesn't always play hard though.

8) Reggie Evans - very attainable, is an unrestricted free agent. Great hustle and rebounding, can play the 4 or 5.

7) Marcus Banks - Quite attainable as an unrestricted free agent for the MLE. Solid defender, great speed at the point, started to play well at the end of the season.

6) Joel Pryzbilla - is a free-agent but attainable probably only in sign-and-trade. Also has injury concerns. No offensive game, needs to be able to play more minutes, excellent shot-blocker, good size and aggression for guarding the post.

5) Rashard Lewis - attainability is in question but Seattle's seems reluctant to give him the 80 mil contract he wants. Great shooter, excellent post option at SF, really spreads the defense.

4) Rudy Gay - although his stock has fallen a little, he's a very coachable player with high upside on both ends of the court. Great shooting form, can finish in open floor, attainable by moving up to pick #5 if possible.

3) Stephen Jackson - this is a reach from me because he's attainable only if Indiana does poorly in the playoffs and decides to toss Jermaine. Good defender at 2 or 3, can shoot the 3 well and often, can create of the dribble, overall impressive perimeter threat.

2) Shane Battier - attainable depending on package offered but it will be very tough, signed to a thrifty deal but can be replaced by Mike Miller, I think he can be had in a Marbury deal as Bobby Jackson will be gone and Stoudamire is older. great defender at 2 or 3, great shooter from 3, does everything from block shots, steals to rebound the ball

1) Samuel Dalembert - afflicted by injuries towards the end of season, not always happy with Mo Cheeks, I think we'd need to involve several players, maybe another team. Perhaps Marbury and David Lee for Dalembert, Korver and Ollie. Great shot blocker, excellent mobility and help defense, improving post defense, grdually improving jumpshot.

battier -- no.

dalembert -- i wish.

I would pick maybe one player from that list, Battier. My list would be way to different.

1. Speedy Claxton

2. Battier

Thats my list. Not to long.

I just want clutter removed from the team.
Marbury
Francis
Mo Taylor
Jalen Rose
Q-Rich

I want 5 players gone and nothing in return maybe just picks I'll take second round picks for them. Buyouts are optional also.

[Edited by - Vmart on 04-22-2006 5:41 PM]

realistic:

1 - reggie evans
2 - k-mart
3 - speedy claxton
4 - theo ratliff
5 - al harrington

Battier would be a great piece. He's the type of team player and sixth-man type player that we should be targetting. Reggie Evans would also be very nice.

Overall, very good and well thought out post, codeunknown. :)