Knicks Fans Baffled By Blockbuster Paul George Trade Rumor

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 22: Paul George #13 of the Los Angeles Clippers runs down the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at Staples Center on January 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

The New York Knicks are in a bit of a rough place this offseason.

On one hand, they clearly need a superstar in order to become a serious contender for an NBA title rather than merely a playoff participant. But on the other hand, acquiring that superstar might require giving up many of the players that made their most recent playoff run feasible.

Case in point: NBA insider Michael Scotto reported this week that the Knicks were considering a trade proposal with the Los Angeles Clippers that would have let them acquire All-Star forward Paul George in exchange for Obi Toppin, Quentin Grimes, Evan Fournier, and three first-round picks.

Knicks fans were perplexed that the Knicks didn’t take that deal – especially given that the Knicks wound up trading Toppin for just two second-round draft picks. Others feel that the Knicks made the right move given George’s penchant for picking up injuries and missing games:

Why would they trade for someone who plays 10 games a season????????

— Honest KD Fan (@TrolledByKD) July 6, 2023

Idiot ass team lmao. I know PG wants an extension, but damn 2/3 of those pieces barely got playing time https://t.co/Dp8aecLSx9

— The 8th Hokage (@Air_Jay13) July 6, 2023

Leon is on drugs if he didn’t accept this LMFAO like hello??? idgaf about an extension this is a deal u make 10 times out of 10 https://t.co/2jiOMHSNYn

— fel!pe (@OceanDrivez) July 6, 2023

If this what it took then the Knicks crazy as hell for not doing this deal. Trading toppin for 2 2nd round picks ???????????? https://t.co/yw1BBMtV2P

— Mr. Phill™️ (@_B2Fly) July 6, 2023

So it looks like the Knicks are moving on from Paul George. Whether you like him or hate him, he’s one less star option at guard that the Knicks have in an offseason that really doesn’t have that many.

Who – if anyone – will the Knicks turn to next now that George is off of their radar?

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