New York Knicks: Five reasons to love the Michael Beasley signing
5. No Risk Contract
On the surface, some will support and others will oppose the decision to sign Michael Beasley. Adding him to the roster could be perceived as the new regime falling in line with valuing name value over substance.
The reality of the situation is that the New York Knicks have signed Beasley to a team-friendly contract that runs it little to no risk whatsoever.
The worst-case scenario is that Beasley doesn’t pan out and the Knicks either part ways with him mid-season or let him walk in 2018. His salary would be easy enough to remove, whether that decision is made by trading or releasing him from the roster.
His salary could also prove to be a great benefit if he plays above his market value, which would thus mean the Knicks would have a steal of a signing.
Regardless of how else one may feel about Beasley, this is an example of New York gambling in a safe way. Beasley has potential that hasn’t yet been tapped into, and the Knicks will attempt to do so with a low-risk one-year deal.
Some may oppose the idea of playing Beasley big minutes in 2017-18, but the Knicks have signed him to a deal that runs minimal risk.