Finally, the long-awaited reunion between Derrick Rose and Tom Thibodeau at the New York Knicks has become reality. This was advanced by Shams Charania’s. a few hours ago, and this was finally confirmed by the same reporter and Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN.
Specifically, the Detroit Pistons have made a deal with the Knicks to send Rose to the New York franchise, and in return they receive Dennis Smith Jr. and a second-round pick in the 2021 draft.
A few days ago, we learned that the Pistons and Rose had come to an agreement that a trade would be the best for their futures, and that several teams were interested in the veteran point guard, including the Clippers and the Knicks themselves have proven to be the greatest contenders. to stay with the player. Ultimately, it will be Tom Thibodeau who will remain in the service of his old neighborhood. Under the command of the current Knicks coach, Rose showed his best and became the youngest MVP in league history.
The operation will add supporters and detractors. On the one hand, New Yorkers are a few games away from less than 50 percent of wins, and a talent like Rose is a nice addition to chase one of the last Eastern Conference playoff spots. It’s clearly a profession that makes sense in the short term for the Knicks, aside from reuniting their coach with one of their favorite players.
But on the other hand, there are some questions about the impact that Rose’s arrival could have in the long run. What will be the most debated in the coming days is how this change will affect Emmanuel Quickley’s present. The 25th pick in the last draft was one of the best surprises of the season, and there will be fears his minutes and growth will be overshadowed by the former MVP.
Remember, this will be Rose’s second stint at the Knicks. In the 2016-17 season, he was already part of the team, although he could never find his level under the regime of the offensive triangle of Phil Jackson. While this will be the third time he has received orders from Thibodeau, after having coached in the aforementioned Bulls and Timberwolves during the 2017-18 season.
As Wojnarowski reported, Austin Rivers is likely to become a player sought after by suitors to bolster their squads. The arrival of Rose leaves an overcrowding of outside players in the Knicks, who have already given Rivers, Quickley and Payton several minutes. So the departure of the old Clippers and Rockets would make a lot of sense if Leon Rose got something in return.
The Pistons, meanwhile, add a young player like Smith Jr. and the 2021 second-round pick Charlotte Hornets, who belonged to the Knicks. Smith never found his place in New York and had asked the team to send him to the G League bubble so he could have some playing time; It is therefore not yet clear whether he will stay there or join the Pistons immediately.
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