Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Credit: AP/Charles Krupa
The Knicks finished their free-agent shopping with just the sort of pieces that they could dream about, filling holes for more offensive skill, a point guard to relieve the pressure off of Julius Randle and ease the nerves of coach Tom Thibodeau.
While Evan Fournier and Kemba Walker may not be the equivalent of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, for the Knicks who have struggled through shopping trips like a dad sent to the supermarket without a list forgetting to get everything, it was a coup.