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NY Knicks: Voting for the players New York should keep this offseason

By Jeffrey Bellone

Mar 6, 2020; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Taj Gibson (67) scores a basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 6, 2020; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Taj Gibson (67) scores a basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 10, 2020; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (13) and New York Knicks center Taj Gibson (67) battle for a loose ball in the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Taj Gibson: Non-guaranteed at $9.45 million

Vote to Keep

There’s no way the Knicks are bringing back Taj Gibson for $9.45 million next season. However, the Thibs disciple could certainly find his way back on the roster under new contract terms. New York could waive him and re-sign him to a team-friendly rate. Gibson, 35, could provide veteran leadership and an added mouthpiece in the locker room to translate Tom Thibodeau’s philosophy to the younger players. Taj played under Thibs in both Chicago and Minnesota.

Vote for Change

There are only so many players you can keep on the roster for “veteran leadership” when you are trying to assemble talent. The Knicks will most likely keep Reggie Bullock around at $4.2 million. Who knows if they eventually pull off a trade for Chris Paul or sign some veterans on the open market. Re-signing Gibson is definitely an option, but shouldn’t be at the expense of a roster spot for a more talented player.

ELECTION RESULT: Vote to Keep

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