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Who will be the New York Knicks’ best player in 2 years?

By Josh Cornelissen

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 28: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks is held back by Julius Randle #30 and RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks after being called for a foul during the first half of the game at Fiserv Forum on October 28, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 28: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks is held back by Julius Randle #30 and RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks after being called for a foul during the first half of the game at Fiserv Forum on October 28, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) /
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Karl-Anthony Towns, Trae Young. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) – New York Knicks /

Stars on other teams who could be Knicks’ best player in 2 years

The New York Knicks have been amassing draft capital while watching the trade market for potential stars. They have talked to other teams about trading for a star, ultimately bowing out of the Donovan Mitchell bidding war and ending a discussion with the Chicago Bulls for Zach LaVine ahead of this year’s NBA Trade Deadline.

The Knicks have kept the powder dry thus far, but it’s likely they will decide to use it in the next two years, if not this upcoming summer. Adding a bona fide superstar into the mix could vault this talented Knicks squad into the upper tiers of the league, depending on the star added and who is retained.

Trae Young is a top candidate to come available, although he certainly has some defensive warts. Playing with guys like Barrett, Quickley, and Grimes could help mitigate that. Karl-Anthony Towns is another star who could come available as early as this summer. Other longshot candidates include Damian Lillard, Pascal Siakam, or even someone like Anthony Davis if LeBron James leaves.

Final Verdict: The best player on the Knicks is probably on another team, as the Knicks are almost certain to push the chips in to trade for a star. Without knowing which player that will be, however, Jalen Brunson is the most likely individual to be the best player.

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