The New York Knicks need a point guard, that much is clear. For quite some time now, they have been linked to Sacramento Kings’ free agent Rajon Rondo, who is either the best or second best free agent at his position, depending on how you rank Mike Conley. According to a report from Jenn Loro of News Every Day, the Knicks are looking to acquire Rondo, as well as Charlotte Hornets point guard Jeremy Lin:
New reports churning out from NBA rumor land suggest that New York Knicks President Phil Jackson is eyeing to get Rajon Rondo and Jeremy Lin on the roster to form the team’s offensive duo next season.
Multiple sources indicate Jackson’s preference to get veteran guards in the league to complement the team’s new head coach Jeff Hornacek’s offense gameplay which point to the exec’s liking to focus on acquiring Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo and Charlotte Hornets veteran Jeremy Lin.
Also, Jeff Hornacek’s imminent hiring as head coach also coincides with Jackson’s departure from his beloved triangle offense which he strongly defended since being hired to run the New York-based franchise’s front office. After all, the legendary Zen Master has made record 11 NBA titles using the strategy.
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Many NBA analysts consider Hornacek as magnet for point guards in the league. If rumors prove accurate, elite guards from various teams may head out to New York as their next likely destination. Jackson’s triangle system may be staved off as it fails to attract talents that are of high caliber point guard material.
Rondo could be a good fit in New York. He and Carmelo Anthony(who has already endorsed the idea of signing Rondo) could be a terrific combo, and the pick-and-roll/pick-and-pop with Rondo and Kristaps Porzingis could be a very deadly play.
