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New York Knicks: International Players Worth Pursuing

By Maxwell Ogden

February 21, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Ekpe Udoh (13) moves to the basket against the defense of Sacramento Kings forward Eric Moreland (25) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
February 21, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Ekpe Udoh (13) moves to the basket against the defense of Sacramento Kings forward Eric Moreland (25) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Which international basketball stars should the New York Knicks consider bringing over to the NBA? Believe it or not, there are quite a few.

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Three consecutive seasons without a postseason appearance have effectively eradicated the proverbial grace period. Carmelo Anthony, Jerian Grant, Robin Lopez, and Kristaps Porzingis have the New York Knicks headed in the right direction, but fresh off of a 32-50 season, there’s a clear need to improve the roster.

The Knicks must pull out all the stops to get back to the NBA Playoffs, and the international basketball scene may have the supplementary firepower New York is looking for.

The international market plays home to some of the most skilled and fundamentally polished players in the world. There were more than 100 international players on NBA rosters in 2015-16, and the number should be matched or improved upon in 2016-17.

Thus, ignoring the international scene as an option in free agency would be a path without reason.

In most instances, the players are unaffiliated with the Knicks, but could be of great value on their path to the 2017 NBA Playoffs. In two others, the international options are familiar faces with the potential for immediate value.

The question is, who are the best possible options for the Knicks on the international basketball scene?

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