Knicks predicted to land $73M future Hall of Famer after losing Mitchell Robinson

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I don't see how the New York Knicks can look at their current roster and think that something dramatically needs to change. 

Now, that doesn't mean the Knicks shouldn't try to get better, as we've seen over the past few years that running back championship teams doesn't guarantee they'll even be good the following season. 

In this era of parity in the NBA, with a new winner in nearly every season over the past decade, the Knicks should probably try to get a bit creative with some of their roster.

However, there's one player I don't think New York should be interested in, and it's DeMar DeRozan. We already know what certain guys are at this stage of their careers, especially a guy like DeRozan, who simply isn't the player he once was. Despite that reality, one Sports Illustrated writer recently predicted that New York could be one of the landing spots for the future Hall of Famer.

“The New York Knicks, fresh off their first NBA Championship in over five decades, have wasted no time filling voids ahead of their title defense this season. The lineup endured crucial losses, such as Mitchell Robinson, forcing the team to explore free agency. The Knicks provide a sound fit for DeRozan as they look to add a quality wing for the reserve unit. The Knicks are expected to pursue James in the open market, but should strongly consider adding DeRozan as a quality rotational piece.

“The veteran wing won’t start over a crowded wing group headlined by OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, but could provide quality minutes in a notable role off Mike Brown’s bench,” Ethen Hutton wrote.

Not to say that DeRozan hasn't had an incredible career and won't end up in the Hall of Fame, because he will, but I'm just not too interested in the Knicks having a guy who needs the ball in his hands to be effective. 

DeRozan isn't a great shooter at all beyond the arc, and unless he's willing to take a small role off the bench, I feel like there are better players out there.

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