The Knicks clearly need a boost after losing five in a row, and both Sal and Jerry believe they could get one from a hated rival.
Trae Young reportedly could be the next NBA star to want out of his current surroundings, and if the Hawks indeed begin shopping the point guard, both Sal and Jerry would want the Knicks to check in, at the least.
“Yeah, he does [interest me],” Sal said. “He interests me not only because he can make the team better…but because of the excitement he brings every night.
“You put Trae Young on the Knicks, are they a championship caliber team? They’re not… however, they become much more exciting. That’s the thing with the Knicks, their star players - Julius Randle is good, but they’re not exciting.”
Statistically, Young is not having a great season, and he hasn’t shown an ability to be paired with another stud player, as the chemistry between Young and Dejounte Murray hasn’t been there for Atlanta this season. Still, Jerry likes the thought of Young making a notable backcourt pairing with the Knicks’ most recent point guard upgrade.
“You put Brunson and Trae Young together?” Jerry said, wondering of the possibilities that could arise for the Knicks on the offensive end.
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