Knicks Get Melo: Did they give up too much?

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

You miss the point again. They are not going to be in position to get Paul because they wont have enough money or talent to get him. Obviously the bar has been set and now ALL the top players will want a sign and trade. The Knicks jut dont have the cap space, especially if the cap shrinks in the new agreement, nor do they have anything tangible to pull off a deal for Paul.

The Knicks as currently constructed are not anything more than a 1 round and out team. This fantasy that they will be able to find a good role players for nothing is just that, fantasy.

Plus with al the commotion about player movement the owners may hold out for an NFL style "franchise" tag which will make the Knicks plight even tougher.

Billups is a 35 year old PG who can't guard anyone.

Who do the knicks guard anyway? Like I said i dont believe in the coach. Billups expires at 15 mil so why wouldnt they have the room to get Paul with Billups up?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Who do the knicks guard anyway? Like I said i dont believe in the coach. Billups expires at 15 mil so why wouldnt they have the room to get Paul with Billups up?

So the new coach is going to bring a defensive mindset to team that features Amare and Carmelo? LOL yeah that would be a winner. They are expected to resign Billups and his contract will expire after the new agreement is signed with a lower or harder cap. Do you seriously think NO will let Paul walk? You seriously think Paul wont want max money? You realize that they need 7-8 players to play right? Paul isn't exactly healthy