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"Kevin Durant, that's an interesting piece," Johnson said on ESPN's 'Get Up'. "If I'm the Knicks, the Knicks are too slow. They're not going to beat Indiana next year or these other teams. They got to get a little faster, right? And to me, Kevin Durant will allow them to get faster and be a guy that can help [Jalen] Brunson in the fourth quarter."
Led by Jalen Brunson, the Knicks could have a viable second option, as Durant has been quite comfortable making his impact felt on high efficiency and low shooting volume in recent seasons. This move could help the Knicks build some fluidity on the offensive side of the ball.
The Knicks have entered the Kevin Durant sweepstakes — and there’s a chance they could win it outright. The Durant in Phoenix era is coming to an end, and according to ESPN, the two sides have met “multiple times over the past week” to discuss trade scenarios following a disappointing season that ended without a playoff berth.
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FirstCuriosity on MSNKevin Durant Could Have Altered Course of Jalen Brunson and Knicks in East FinalsSuperstar Kevin Durant endured a torrid season with the Phoenix Suns. They were expected to use their improving chemistry to become a legitimate championship-contending team, only to fall by the wayside and finish outside the playoff spots.
On Thursday, NBA legend Magic Johnson was on ESPN's "Get Up," and advised Durant to join the Knicks. "Kevin Durant, that's an interesting piece," Johnson said. "If I'm the Knicks, the Knicks are too slow. They're not going to beat Indiana next year or these other teams."
On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Sam Amick do a quick recap of Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers before previewing Game 3. Vince and Sam also take a look at the performances of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Halliburton.