I put the odds of LeBron coming to NYC this offseason at about 1%. While I think it would do amazing things for the franchise (in terms of fan interest and valuation), I don't think LeBron is interested in going from a championship caliber team to a rebuilding Knicks franchise. Wouldn't they be better off going after both Wade and Bosh? Assuming they offer them their two max contract slots, they get the best hybrid guard (and an absolute gamer) and one of the best forward/centers in the league. If McGrady shows any signs of life (he's only 30!), they are good to go for next year.
Then, assuming LeBron rumors are true (that he only wants a three year deal), they can pitch LeBron on NYC in '13/'14 coming to play with two other studs and win as many championships as they want. I don't know what Donnie Walsh is thinking, but he has truly done an excellent job making room to spend some money. I'm hopeful.
In other, more distressing news, I just read the following: The Knicks have not been below the salary cap since 1996, when they signed free agents Allan Houston and Chris Childs. Yikes.
Update (10:10pm): My mistake, McGrady's $23mm comes off the books this summer, not next summer. Either way, the Knicks could spend enough for Bosh and Wade.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Knickerbockers Warchest
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If it's a choice between a post about the NBA, or no post at all, choose the latter. I'll never get those three minutes back.
They are extremely rare, but sitting here eating dinner, I'd rather watch LeBron than pairs figure skating.
Ha! Goes to show how much you know - it was Men's figure skating on tonight.
I MIGHT watch if LeBron put on ice skates.
Yeah, I agree with mgp. I also think it would be exciting to watch LeBron play soccer, baseball, tennis and chess.
You misunderstood me. I MIGHT watch the NBA if LeBron put on ice skates. Nothing can get me to watch the Winter Olympics.
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