Westbrook will consider signing with New York Knicks 2017

[Mr. Manhattan]

Westbrook Reportedly Will Consider Signing with Knicks

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Russell Westbrook Reportedly Will Consider Signing with New York Knicks in 2017
Mike
ChiariFeb 9, 2016[/paste:font]
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New York Knicks are in desperate need of a quality point guard in order to become contenders in the Eastern Conference, and a new report suggests they could land one of the best in the NBA during the 2017 offseason.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, Oklahoma City Thundersuperstar Russell Westbrook is a realistic option for the Knicks once his contract reaches its conclusion:

The Knicks have a real chance to sell Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook in 2017—New York and (forward Kristaps) Porzingis have his attention, yes—and (team president Phil) Jackson ought to start constructing an elite coaching staff to begin that process with Westbrook and with free agents beyond him.

The Knicks have a pair of elite talents in Porzingis and Carmelo Anthony, but the past 10 games have been a struggle, which led to the firing of head coach Derek Fisher Monday, per ESPN.com.

Kurt Rambis took over on an interim basis, but Jackson figures to find a more permanent solution during the offseason.

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Luke Walton could be among the top candidates after leading the Dubs to a 39-4 start this season during the absence of Steve Kerr.

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Walton played under Jackson with the Los Angeles Lakers, and ESPN's Brian Windhorst noted sources suggest he will be near the top of New York's wish list.

Landing a highly regarded coach like Walton could go a long way toward attracting Westbrook, as well as other top-shelf free agents, but that hiring is far from guaranteed.

As pointed out by Bleacher Report's Howard Beck, Walton may have some more appealing offers on the table depending upon which jobs are available:





The 27-year-old Westbrook is a special player with five All-Star nods to his credit and per-game averages of 24.1 points, 10 assists and 7.6 rebounds this season.

He has been an OKC staple, but if Kevin Durant decides to sign elsewhere this coming offseason, it wouldn't be particularly surprising to see Westbrook follow suit since the Thunder missed the playoffs last season with Durant out of action.

Westbrook will essentially have his pick of the litter, but a "big three" consisting of himself, Porzingis and Anthony would be special. Establishing a winning organization in New York would go a long way toward ensuring that Westbrook is regarded as one of the truly elite players in the game.



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[neph27]

woj said it so it must be true

#tape

 

[28 Gramz]

Westbrick and Melo sharing the rock

nikkas ain't getting past the second round.

 

[Anerdyblackguy]

Make it happen Phil

 

[Mr. Manhattan]

Westbrick and Melo sharing the rock

nikkas ain't getting past the second round.

Melo has been passing a lot more now since Porzingawd made the cut... Lebron is deteriorating... Westbrook is in his prime Knicks going to the finals in 2017

 

[DonKnock]

KD gonna roll out of OKC for sure then

 

[NoMorePie]

The Knicks are conspiring against Durant to make him leave OKC..

It's all going according to their plan.

 

[Kd35brah]

Rumors. I guess OKC did something to fukk with WOJ.

Literally the only thing he said about Westbrook in that article was that he apparently likes a 31 year old Melo(will be 32/33 when his contract his up) shooting career lows() and KP.

 

[street heat]

porzingis is the only real draw... melo is defintely on the decline and will be a role player by the 2017 season
ill
i have a hard time believing a cali kid wants to be in NY cold.

 

[Remote]

Word is they're gonna make a push to get Mike Conley in the summer because Jerian Grant and Langston Galloway aren't really cutting it.
Can they really hold out until Westbrook hits the market?

Probably not.

 

[TR7]

The article talks about Luke Walton being "highly regarded" and a big chip to get Russ.

Does Russ even know Luke Walton coaches, someone please ask him

I can believe guys see KP and go "I'd like to play with him". But these top guys are not going "I need to play for Luke Walton" right now, he's not coached a single game and he filled in with a roster on pace for the most wins ever.

Can we see dude coach his own team before he's the key to FA success

 

[Reggie]

It's a longshot and Melo will be even older by then. Maybe with the right role players they could be title contenders but if Melo's game falls off a cliff all of a sudden I don't think KP and Russy would be enough to win a ring.

 

[Amare's Right Hook]

Let's be real, Russ belongs in NY.

 

[MJ Truth]

Everybody "considers" signing with the Knicks. They never get anybody.

 

[NY's #1 Draft Pick]

There is reports of super stars coming to NY all the time