NBA 2008-09 Preview: (3) Grizzlies/Knicks

NBA Preview

by Vince Choi (Contributor)

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Preview/Prediction

June 04, 2008

NBA, NBA Atlantic, NBA Southwest, New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies, Preview/Prediction

In past two seasons, the Grizzlies are average 22 wins per season, and they missed the playoff two years in a row after they made it in previous three years. After the trade of Pau Gasol, they made it clear that they are looking for rebuild this team. And I don't need to spend too much time talking about how GOOD the New York Knicks are, one of the most disappoint teams in all the sport. With the new President and coaching staff, they are looking for a brand new culture to restart this team to next level.

 

 

For the Grizzlies, they need a big man that can rebound and play defense. Kwame Brown (become free agent this summer), Darko Milicic and Jason Collins are not the answer for this team. They can also get some help from the free agent market or trade since they are under the salary cap this summer. Like the Sonics, their two first round picks will also help them to get the player they want (Dwyane Wade, I will break down those trade during the draft week). With the fifth overall pick, the Grizzlies should select Anthony Randolph. With the twenty-eighth overall pick, they should select Robin Lopez.

 

For the Knicks, they need a true point guard who can run the offense under Mike D'Antoni. Stephon Marbury will not be the answer for the Knicks (he's entering his last year of his deal) and Nate Robinson should better fit by coming off the bench. They also try to trade their big man to clear the cap room in 2010 for King James. There are a lot of decisions has to be made throughout this summer. It will not be surprise if the Knicks trade their pick for next year's draft if they can't get the player they want. With the sixth overall pick, the Knicks should select O.J. Mayo.     

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