Knicks Trade Rumors: Pros, Cons Of Targeting Thabo Sefolosha

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May 8, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives past Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) during the second half in game four of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Cavaliers defeated the Hawks 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Pro: Postseason Experience

The New York Knicks are preparing to make a push for the 2017 NBA Playoffs. Missing the postseason simply isn’t an option for a team that’s surrounded Carmelo Anthony with more than enough talent to end the three-year drought.

Though the Knicks have veterans with an abundance of postseason experience, it can’t hurt to add another player who has been there before.

Whether you love or hate the rest of his game, Sefolosha knows what it takes to make the NBA Playoffs. He’s played in 88 postseason games, making 69 starts and averaging just under 20 minutes per contest at 19.9.

During that time, Sefolosha has made an NBA Finals appearance, three trips to the Conference Finals, and five trips beyond the first round.

Having surrounded himself with a wealth of talent, it stands to reason that Sefolosha has gained some measure of perspective. He’s played in the playoffs on seven different occasions and has done so on three different teams

The teams that Sefolosha plays for tend to improve, which is a credit to both his invaluable defense and his underrated leadership.

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The question is: should the Knicks capitalize on the Hawks’ fire sale and make a move for defensive stalwart Thabo Sefolosha?

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