Rose is recruiting Eric Gordon to the Knicks. I might be on board with this.

ESOMKnicks wrote:I like Gordon, but worry that apart from being injury prone he will make our starting backcourt undersized and thus prone to being abused by bigger opposing guards in the post.

We have rim protection in KP & Noah.

ESOMKnicks wrote:I like Gordon, but worry that apart from being injury prone he will make our starting backcourt undersized and thus prone to being abused by bigger opposing guards in the post.

It has his pros and cons. I think they want Gordon because he is a high skill player. Knicks have gone all out for skill this summer. Taking risks in history of injuries or whatever - in hopes the skill level of these players makes them a very talented team.

I mean if you have Noah, KP and Melo up front with Rose and Gordon in the backcourt - hard to say where the hole in that starting is. There's skill at all 5 positions, and 4 of those 5 players have had seasons in their careers averaging 4-5 (or more assists). My one concern other than the obvious injury history of Noah, Rose and Gordon is the usage rate. Melo, Rose and Gordon all high usage players. Skill wise though Melo and Gordon have shooting range and are willing catch and shoot wing players.

At the very least we would be compelling to watch to see if it works out or is a complete disaster.

Another thing is that Hornachek has run 2 point guard offense in Phx. With Gordon and Rose, you have the chance for either to run a play similar to what he was trying to do in PHX. Unlike Lee, Brazemore or Afflao or someone like that Gordon can actually create a shot for himself or a teammate if he is aggressive. He's a better ballhandler and passer than Afflalo and a more consistent outside shooter.