Porzingis for Westbrook
Posted: Wed Jul 6, 2016 3:19 pm
It's being floated out there and I want to squash it.
I would not do this deal.
Reasons:
1)
Westbrook will be 28 early on in this season - his game is highly dependent on his athleticism - he's had three knee surgeries already - he's going to be on the decline within 3 or 4 years for sure
Porzingis will be 21 soon, his prime will last easily until 34 - doesn't need athleticism in the same way as Westbrook at 7'3"
I take 13-14 years over 3-4
2)
We can only really be a contender in the next few years (which is what Westbrook would be coming for) if we ADD someone like Westbrook to this group and if Porzingis becomes a legit star right away (it may take him a few more years). Westbrook, Lee, Melo, Scrub, and Noah - are not a real contender. Would Westbrook even agree to an extension with the Knicks without Porzingis on the team?
3)
Next year we have a good shot at signing Westbrook, which is our only shot at being a contender. All sources are saying that for Westbrook the Knicks and Lakers are the two options. If the Knicks are good this year and the Lakers are not, we will have a very good shot to land him with Porzingis still on the Knicks. The Lakers will be crappy and not a contender.
4)
Next year we also have a good shot at CP3, who is someone that also should be good for about 3 or 4 years - his game is not about athleticism. Melo can finally deliver a free agent.
5)
I think Porzingis will be a better player than Westbrook if you compare their primes and impact on the game. I know this is a guess, but I'm comfortable with it. A Porzingis is more rare than a Westbrook - there has never been a guy like him.
6)
It's a Knicks move that reeks of the same stupidity that has plagued this franchise for decades. Don't make that same mistake.
7)
Cost. Porzingis almost costs nothing. No cap hit. More room for talent.
I would not do this deal.
Reasons:
1)
Westbrook will be 28 early on in this season - his game is highly dependent on his athleticism - he's had three knee surgeries already - he's going to be on the decline within 3 or 4 years for sure
Porzingis will be 21 soon, his prime will last easily until 34 - doesn't need athleticism in the same way as Westbrook at 7'3"
I take 13-14 years over 3-4
2)
We can only really be a contender in the next few years (which is what Westbrook would be coming for) if we ADD someone like Westbrook to this group and if Porzingis becomes a legit star right away (it may take him a few more years). Westbrook, Lee, Melo, Scrub, and Noah - are not a real contender. Would Westbrook even agree to an extension with the Knicks without Porzingis on the team?
3)
Next year we have a good shot at signing Westbrook, which is our only shot at being a contender. All sources are saying that for Westbrook the Knicks and Lakers are the two options. If the Knicks are good this year and the Lakers are not, we will have a very good shot to land him with Porzingis still on the Knicks. The Lakers will be crappy and not a contender.
4)
Next year we also have a good shot at CP3, who is someone that also should be good for about 3 or 4 years - his game is not about athleticism. Melo can finally deliver a free agent.
5)
I think Porzingis will be a better player than Westbrook if you compare their primes and impact on the game. I know this is a guess, but I'm comfortable with it. A Porzingis is more rare than a Westbrook - there has never been a guy like him.
6)
It's a Knicks move that reeks of the same stupidity that has plagued this franchise for decades. Don't make that same mistake.
7)
Cost. Porzingis almost costs nothing. No cap hit. More room for talent.
