Knicks Trade Rumors: Pros, Cons Of Pursuing Kyle Korver

Pro: Stabilizing The Offense

The New York Knicks aren’t necessarily a bad offensive team, but stability has been tough to find. The Knicks tend to live in isolation down the stretch, which includes stars holding the ball for too long and the players around them standing still.

Having noted that, it’s hard not to be intrigued by a player who constantly moves without the ball and knows how to get open.

Kyle Korver has made a career out of running off of screens and finding shot attempts for himself. That alone enables the offense to flourish, as it keeps the defense on its heels and holds other offensive players accountable.

As it specifically pertains to the Knicks, it’d enable the guards to work the pick and roll and drive to the basket.

Derrick Rose and Brandon Jennings would be primary beneficiaries of Korver’s arrival in New York. Joakim Noah would have an easier time scoring, as well, and both Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis would have more space to operate.

The Knicks haven’t quite embraced the 3-point shot as much as other teams, but adding Korver would elevate the effectiveness and efficiency of the offense.

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The question is: would it be worth making a move for a player with such polarizing strengths and weaknesses?