Jan 8, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks (5) dribbles defended by Philadelphia 76ers guard Matisse Thybulle (22) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
When the Knicks dealt Alec Burks to the Detroit Pistons, it was the right move to make for a team trying to shed payroll and acquire Jalen Brunson.
Even with a strong season in Detroit, there was really no reason to feel as if they shouldn’t have dealt him, as Jalen Brunson would light up Madison Square Garden and guide the Knicks to their first playoff series win in a decade.