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Knicks Trade Rumors: Five reasons to go all-in on trading for Kyrie Irving

By Maxwell Ogden

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 07: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 7, 2016 in New York City. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 126-94. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 07: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 7, 2016 in New York City. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 126-94. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 23: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives around Brandon Jennings #3 of the New York Knicks during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena on February 23, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 119-104. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – FEBRUARY 23: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives around Brandon Jennings #3 of the New York Knicks during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena on February 23, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 119-104. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

5. New York Style And Ties

New York Knicks fans have an extensive history of valuing players with local ties. From Mark Jackson to Anthony Mason, Knicks fans open their arms and welcome players with ties to the beautiful city of New York.

New Jersey may not be New York, but it’s close enough that Kyrie Irving would be accepted by the Knicks as something of a local hero.

Irving was born in Australia, but he played high school basketball in Montclair and Elizabeth, New Jersey. His play at St. Patrick propelled him to the top of recruiting boards around the country, and made him a nationally recognized star.

More applicably: It made him one of the most popular players in the New York-New Jersey area, which inevitably creates clout with Knicks fans.

Furthermore, Irving plays a style that would make New York City basketball fans proud. He’s flashy with his handles, prolific on the drive, and in possession of a tremendous jump shot—all of the traits that bring Madison Square Garden to life.

With local connections and a New York City style of play, Irving would be welcome as somewhere in between a hometown hero and a sight to behold.

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