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Kemba to Knicks

navery12 said:
Fournier was a perfect fit for the Knicks. Maybe I'd prefer 3 years instead of 4 but he was a great add
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He barely did anything for the Magic/Celtics and had one great game vs USA …If the Knicks wanted give $80 million away should have signed Lonzo .
 
navery12 said:
Fournier was a perfect fit for the Knicks. Maybe I'd prefer 3 years instead of 4 but he was a great add
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The Kemba deal is a no brainer for the Knicks because OKC is picking up majority of the tab, great risk reward deal but I can't really make sense of the other deals. It seems like they're locked in with a lot of okay to solid rotation guys and they are devoid of any superstar...

Randle was great last year but will he get better. He played the most minutes in the league and it was by far the best he's ever played in his career. Will he replicate that, get even better or come back down to earth? As great as he was he still clearly isn't a first option on any contender, could only see him as a second option on a contender if he was with one of the elite superstars like Giannis, Luka, Durant. It seems like the Knicks are putting everything on Randle and especially Barrett making big leaps. I don't know what to make of Barrett.

I get creating a winning culture but there seems to be a clear ceiling on what this group can accomplish. I'm terrible at following the money/contracts, are they still positioned to get a top superstar next offseason?
 
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superjohn said:
The Kemba deal is a no brainer for the Knicks because OKC is picking up majority of the tab, great risk reward deal but I can't really make sense of the other deals. It seems like they're locked in with a lot of okay to solid rotation guys and they are devoid of any superstar...

Randle was great last year but will he get better. He played the most minutes in the league and it was by far the best he's ever played in his career. Will he replicate that, get even better or come back down to earth? As great as he was he still clearly isn't a first option on any contender, could only see him as a second option on a contender if he was with one of the elite superstars like Giannis, Luka, Durant. It seems like the Knicks are putting everything on Randle and especially Barrett making big leaps. I don't know what to make of Barrett.

I get creating a winning culture but there seems to be a clear ceiling on what this group can accomplish. I'm terrible at following the money/contracts, are they still positioned to get a top superstar next offseason?
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I agree Randle isn't a #1 option on a contender, but I also don't think there was any #1 option out there to get in FA this year.

As for still getting a top superstar next year, yes and no. They don't have the cap space to outright sign one in FA, but that doesn't seem to be the path teams take anymore. It all seems to be sign and trades and I think the structure of these contracts sets them up perfectly to make that kind of move. They're 2 year deals with a 3rd year option which will be very appealing to teams next year. Send them out to make they money match for a star, and the receiving team doesn't have to commit any money long term unless they want to pick up the options
 
Finally.......Finally. Wish it was 10 years ago, but I'll take it.

Welcome home Kemba!!!
 
Spike has got to like Kemba in the House. Just want K to enjoy the backend of his NBA career where his BB career all began.

Hope it works out.
 
superjohn said:
The Kemba deal is a no brainer for the Knicks because OKC is picking up majority of the tab, great risk reward deal but I can't really make sense of the other deals. It seems like they're locked in with a lot of okay to solid rotation guys and they are devoid of any superstar...

Randle was great last year but will he get better. He played the most minutes in the league and it was by far the best he's ever played in his career. Will he replicate that, get even better or come back down to earth? As great as he was he still clearly isn't a first option on any contender, could only see him as a second option on a contender if he was with one of the elite superstars like Giannis, Luka, Durant. It seems like the Knicks are putting everything on Randle and especially Barrett making big leaps. I don't know what to make of Barrett.

I get creating a winning culture but there seems to be a clear ceiling on what this group can accomplish. I'm terrible at following the money/contracts, are they still positioned to get a top superstar next offseason?
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No- unless they don’t resign Randle- they do have a lot traceable assets though- the guys they just re-sign are on really two year deals because the third year is a team option. Fournier is the signing that hurts- 4 year deal with team option after 3rd year- just never have seen Fournier make an impact on a team regarding wins & losses- but we will see.
 
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superjohn said:
I get creating a winning culture but there seems to be a clear ceiling on what this group can accomplish. I'm terrible at following the money/contracts, are they still positioned to get a top superstar next offseason?
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Seems like for the Knicks it's been two decades of waiting for the next free agent class to land the superstar. Closest they've gotten was Amar'e.
 
Knicks just signed Randle to a team-friendly extension. That extension and the Kemba signing are the only moves they made this offseason that I'm really excited about. Would like to think the team will be better next season, but it's hard to say for sure since they way over-achieved this year. I'll be really happy if they make the play-offs and Kemba has a nice bounce back.
 
Having watched a lot of Kemba on the Celtics the last couple years, I think he is going to do GREAT for the Knicks. Kemba is still an elite scorer in bursts and a good team defender. He is not a 30MM/yr player that he needed to be for the Celtics to retain him and contend. On the Knicks he can play fewer minutes, the responsibilities and the team expectations are lower. And he'll definitely get an extra boost playing at MSG which he's always loved. And he's such a good character guy that regardless of what he does on the court he'll contribute to feel good atmosphere and what the Knicks are truly building for 1-3yrs down the road. Win-win.
 
nypost.com

Kemba Walker was ‘different’ kind of New York star long before Knicks

Late Wednesday morning, celebrations kicked off across New York City’s basketball community. Cell phones began vibrating at an exponential rate. Social media was abuzz. Kemba Walker, the electric A…
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Great story on Kemba. Another interesting fact I didn't know: Donnell Beverly Jr is the President of Russel Westbrook Enterprises.

westbrookenterprises.com

Russell Westbrook Enterprises | Built Different, Driven by Impact.

Russell Westbrook Enterprises partners with leading brands & organizations to create purpose-driven impact through the power of business, culture, and community.
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Torn between buying these Kemba and Bouk jerseys today or waiting to make sure they don't change their numbers
 
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MDHuskFan said:
www.yahoo.com

Report: Kemba Walker surrendered $20M in Thunder buyout

Kemba Walker, who's joining the Knicks, is getting added the largest-buyout leaderboard.
www.yahoo.com www.yahoo.com
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Who 'gives up 20MM?!'
I'd bet that is in neighborhood of most given up all-time in a buyout, but the headline is misleading. Actual math is:
2yrs 75M of original 140MM remained - so took 55MM for next 2yrs
+ New contract of 8MM for 2yrs, 16 + 55 = 71MM
So he really gave up just 4MM and he got the 55 right away, if he earns 7.25% on his money over the next year he'll break even :)

Kevin Love in contrast has been wallowing for 3yrs in Cleveland on a more absurd 30MM annual contract. He's barely played and not wiling to give up a cent dragging the team down the drain with his declining health, motivation and skills. Love defined his value this summer when team USA didn't want his FREE services.

Kemba shows humility, smarts and DESIRE TO PLAY BALL!
 
Gary Mcghee's point of view about being Kemba's victim and seeing the shot go in while on the floor.

www.aol.com

Gary McGhee doesn't mind legacy of embarrassing Kemba Walker highlight

Gary McGhee wasn't upset when his phone buzzed incessantly after Kemba Walker signed with the Knicks. To the former Pittsburgh center, being on the wrong end of a historic moment isn't all bad.
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There was just a live press conference where Kemba and Fournier were doing a Q&A. Can probably find a replay on twitter or the Knicks website.

I know this is no secret, but my favorite thing about Kemba is how humble he stays year after year. Always impressed by how he talks to the media and just really always says the right thing

They asked him if Thibs and Calhoun are similar and Kemba got a good laugh out of the question
 
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