Another Russ In NY?

BY MARK HALPERN

      The New York Giants will have a new quarterback in 2025 by the name of Russell Wilson, could the Knicks land another marquee Russell? The New York Knicks ambitions of finals glory was ended by the Pacers, who lost in the Finals to the Thunder. Speaking of the Thunder, a former perennial all-star has emerged as a possible target and that’s Russell Westbrook.

     Westbrook played his first 11 seasons in the league with the Thunder. Russell is a nine time all-star. Westbrook has led the league in many categories,he is a two time scoring champ and a three time assists leader, as well as the 2016-17 MVP.  Westbrook is the all-time leader in Triple-Doubles with 203. Westbrook has bounced around since, playing for both LA teams, Houston, Washington, and this season Denver. His days of starting are over, but he still brings energy and can provide a spark every game. Once his trade to the Lakers was proven to be two of his worst years trying to live around the spotlight of Lebron James and Anthony Davis and was lost in the mix. His numbers suffered greatly and almost in an instance he wasn’t a big name anymore.

     The Knicks are in dire need of help off the bench (as the starting 5 is pretty solid). The Knicks sorely lacked in bench production this season after the departing of Donte DiVincenzo (who is rumored to want to come back) and could use the talents and likes of Westbrook as long as his shooting selection has changed. Being in New York with this team could see his name put up for the likes of Sixth man of the year. If Westbrook could handle the LA spotlight, he can handle New York. But one thing he needs to know is that this is not his team.