The Works: Knicks Should Check Out Andre Iguodala

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Today in The Works: how front offices fake progress; the meaning of Gil's new number; and looking back at Flea, NBA poet. But first, why someone other than Melo or Paul might be the best fit for the Knicks.

Let The Right One In

The other day, Eric Freeman wrote that the Knicks needed to go after Carmelo Anthony, not Chris Paul. His reasoning: Raymond Felton is good enough, the Knicks are crazy thin and upgrading is less important than adding another important piece. That's not to downplay Paul's talents, or suggest the he's even available. Certainly, though, New York's not quite there yet, and will be looking to make a move sooner rather than later before James Dolan decides he needs to strangle a giant squid at the beginning of each game and sends Amar'e Stoudemire off to the Pacific in search of one. He's paying him all that money, right? It's the least Amar'e can do!

The question, though, is whether Melo would actually fit in the current Knicks offense. The D'Antoni system, which stresses spacing and ball movement as much as up-tempo play, has allowed Felton to come into his own. It's also ideally suited to a predatory scorer like Stoudemire, who plays around the basket with the agility and adaptability of a wing. At Syracuse, Melo was this kind of transparent force; as a pro, his economy, and ability to create from anywhere, is what sets him apart from other pure scorers. And yet, by D'Antoni standards, he is a ball-stopper (note: he has worked with Mike D on Team USA).

Given that, maybe we should be paying closer attention to another option: Philadelphia's Andre Iguodala.

 

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