The latest rumors that the Knicks could land superstars mostly lack substance, and the best way for Leon Rose’s refreshed front office to attract great players is to focus on improving the culture of the franchise and building a foundation.
The latest lads to be linked to New York are Damian Lillard and Devin Booker, although the reporting isn’t exactly ironclad. The Lillard stuff, for instance, appears to be based on the fact that he recently said there were rumors about him being traded to the Knicks years ago. As for Booker, the main draw is that he’s with Rose’s former firm, Creative Artists Agency, so the thinking goes that if the Phoenix Suns fail to improve he’ll want out, with the Knicks as a possible destination.