Rachel Nichols has suggested that the New York Knicks should move for a former MVP who is still a free agent.
The New York Knicks brought in players like Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele in free agency to strengthen their roster.
They also have a former Coach of the Year – Mike Brown, who has previously been part of teams that have won championships.
The Knicks have a brilliant roster and with the Eastern Conference a little weaker next season, the team from the Big Apple is going to be the side to beat.
However, Rachel Nichols believes adding another All-Star level player to the roster will help them significantly.
Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty ImagesNichols believes the Knicks would benefit from bringing Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook was part of the Denver Nuggets last season and played a vital role in their run to the second round of the playoffs.
His teammates loved playing alongside him, but after one year with the Nuggets, Westbrook announced he would be entering free agency.
The Sacramento Kings were believed to be close to signing Westbrook, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
But Nichols believes a team like the Knicks could benefit from signing the 2017 MVP.
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She said: “That’s a team that needs a guy like him. That actually has a slot for a guy like him. I think he would flourish in New York.
“I think New York fans would love him, and I think he would be able to fill that sort of vet energy role really well.
“They just got to get the rest of the guys on the team to sign on, because this is not a decision that a front office makes alone.”
Knicks already have other guard options
Led by Jalen Brunson, the Knicks have become one of the most complete rosters in the NBA.
They have a strong core with Brunson, Mikal Bridges, O.G. Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Last season Tom Thibodeau used these players a lot more than the other rotation pieces, which became one of the reasons he received a lot of criticism from the media.
With Brown now as their coach, the team is set to play with a lot more speed and Westbrook could help them with that.
However, the Knicks have the likes of Clarkson and Brunson, who can also play with speed. Additionally, they also have Miles McBride, who has showcased that he can be a valuable rotation piece.
Westbrook is now approaching the twilight of his career, but can still be a useful player in the NBA. But the Knicks have plenty of players in the guard position, which is why they do not need Westbrook on their roster.
He could be more useful on the Kings, who are not expected to be a contending team next season. Westbrook could help the youngsters on the team and even push the Kings to become a playoff side.