The Possibility of Paul to N.Y.

[JYD]

Chris Paul has always been one of my favorite NBA players. Ever since day 1 in the league, I've always liked his personality, demeanor, and the way he plays the game. If the Knicks could somehow find a way to land him, sure, I'll admit, it's not as great as LeBron, but CP3 + Amare + some solid role players gives us an instant chance to get into the playoffs, and maybe actually survive a round or two.

[Poe]

Paul, Amar'e, and Gallo could be a great trio. That's three major roles in the playmaker, the finisher, and the shooter. Bring in a perimeter scorer like Melo next year, and they are championship contenders.

Edited July 22, 2010 by Poe

[*Swish*]

If Chris Paul gets traded to the Knicks before Melo makes his decision, it will maybe bring Melo to New York City.

Paul, Amare and Melo! how beast is that. it's kind of a Bosh, Wade, LeBron.

[The Next Knick]

I love this, because it shows how these guys don't want to see the Heat's three come up big and walk away with it. CP3 coming to NY alone would be amazing...then if you add Melo we'd be near unstoppable in the Atlantic (not Eastern Conference) Can this be the season the Knicks are actually good?

[Jammin]

If Paul goes, it gives them a top 3 DUO, but if Melo goes, that's honestly a better trio than Miami's.

[Nitro]

If Paul goes, it gives them a top 3 DUO, but if Melo goes, that's honestly a better trio than Miami's.

 

Talent-wise? No. Paul isn't better than Wade, Melo isn't better than LeBron, and Amare isn't better than Bosh. But I do think it could be a more well-rounded trio with better chemistry for sure.

 

Anyway, Paul to the Knicks would be awesome for NY, but I wouldn't be so quick to say they'd make noise in the playoffs just yet. If the Hornets are going to deal Paul, they will want a package to revolve around Gallo and Curry's expiring. They will also want to dump Okafor's contract on the Knicks, which is where problems arise financially. If the Hornets are set on dumping Okafor with Paul, the Knicks will likely need to bring in a 3rd team to make it work dollar-wise. However, if the Knicks can persuade the Hornets to trade Posey instead of Okafor (doubtful), they can try Paul/Posey for Gallo/Douglas/Chandler/Curry/picks. That would take about $20M off the books at the end of the year for the Hornets, and give the Knicks the best PG in the NBA and a very solid role player in Posey.

 

But my point with that whole spiel is that the Knicks are going to have to give up a lot to get Paul, and IMO next season wouldn't be as good as the Suns were last season. What it does do is give them 2 legit superstars to build around and attract big-name FA's to play in NY. If the deal is on the table they should take it, but don't expect the Knicks to make much noise next season if it goes down.

[Jammin]

Obviously not talent wise, but a CP3/Melo/Amare trio would have all you need to build around. They have a TRUE point guard [not just a passing player], a great slasher, and a solid pick and roll big man.

[JYD]

Obviously not talent wise, but a CP3/Melo/Amare trio would have all you need to build around. They have a TRUE point guard [not just a passing player], a great slasher, and a solid pick and roll big man.

Right. But still, we have no role players. I would be hoping to not have to give up Gallo AND Chandler, but it looks like it would be very likely they would have to give up both.