Knicksfan wrote:Are we so down already on Ntilikina that we would trade him AND other assets for Ball?FOR BALL?
BALL?
Ntilikina hasn’t had a good year but his potential is a swiss-army player that does everything you need to get the win.
Ball would potentially be a headache with more hype than actual play. Well, not really because the hype has died down considerably in LA.
I think this thread is less about Lonzo Ball and more about a Ntilikina hate club. Personally I don't get it but as an veteran of 25 years or more of Knicks fan sites I know that there's always an illogical contingent who are loud, persistent, and insatiable in their desire to throw shade on a player, coach, or FO figure.
Acquiring Ball makes zero sense. ZERO.
Ntilikina, at his price point and potential ceiling should be an untouchable after the Porzingis trade. If he never becomes a starter or a scorer, his combination of length, defensive ability, and character are exactly what the Knicks must be building around.
IMO, we are overloaded with PG candidates all of whom are too young to be evaluated too harshly. They have a few years to go before they grow into their mature potential. That said, yes the Knicks should take every opportunity to land better talent at every position.
Rather than lend the Lakers a hand, I think the Knicks would be wise to follow-up with Philadelphia. Fultz could be had for the taking and better yet could be had bundled with a desirable young player who isn't on Philly's trajectory, say Bolden.
So Thomas and Vonleh for Fultz and Bolden. This assuming we will lose Vonleh for nothing otherwise.
