The New York Knicks are in both an envious and precarious position. An open roster spot has been present for quite some time, which has enabled the Knicks to bide their time and target the player whom they deem as the best possible option to round out their rotation.
Phil Jackson has finally taken action .
With Carmelo Anthony sidelined by a minor knee injury and Cleanthony Early recovering from being shot in the knee, New York is in need of perimeter help. Many have been longing for a standout perimeter defender, even prior to those injuries, and the Knicks are finally delivering.