The loss against Miami was only half of the story for New York. During the game, it was confirmed that the Knicks had acquired Derrick Rose for Dennis Smith Jr and Charlotte’s second round pick. Amid a game where our prized rookie PG got his minutes cut (the third in a row), the Knicks acquired another point guard that we know Thibodeau loves. That leaves more questions than answers at least until we see how Tom Thibodeau incorporates the new addition.
The Rose trade creates an interesting risk-reward dynamic. Rose seems like a relatively low risk get. The second-round pick that the Knicks lost is replaceable by dealing any vet who slips out of the rotation. If Rose were to just replace Payton, he’s better at getting into the lane and finishing once there. There’s also familiarity for Rose who has played under Thibs in his best years and played for the Knicks before as well. But the risks come from Thibodeau’s trust in vets. If adding Rose means that Immanuel Quickley or RJ Barrett get less opportunities to continue rising though… then the trade is bad unless New York takes a major leap. An unsung worry is that the Knicks’ offense has been humming but we don’t know how Rose will gel.
I’ve harped on this for quite a few recaps now, the Knicks have been missing a piece that syncs up the offense. It has been clear all season that the piece ought to be a ball handler. That has been magnified in the Knicks’ late game execution lately. We’ve seen every guard turn the ball over and a ton of broken sets as the pressure rises late. As much as fans are concerned about the over reliance on veteran players,
Derrick Rose does make a bit of sense here. I’m skeptical about how Thibodeau will handle the rotation, but confident that Rose does fit a lot of New York’s needs. We’ll have some interesting developments to watch as this unfolds!
@Kliq_Souf & @god shamgod
YOU STILL PRETENDING
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Yall Maxing Rose Next Year
