Lets Be Real, Knicks

He's been the talk of the town for the New York Basketball market for most of the year. It's been no secret that Kevin Durant has been the biggest name on not only the free agent market, but on the wish list for New York Knicks fans. After the injury to his Achilles in game five of the finals, it likely means he’ll be out of action until the start of the 2020-21 NBA season. So this does lead one to wonder whether or not its worth taking the shot at signing him in the offseason, if he even hits the free agent market.

Is it worth signing Durant, if he even decides to leave Golden State?

Depends on how you look at it.  For trying to get him on the floor, no way is it worth it. With the injury he has, there's no chance he's going to be playing next season. Surgery for KD already went down, so he's not touching a court for a while. He could stay put right where he is in Oakland, want to come back and play for the Warriors and take care of possible unfinished business and come back healthy for another shot at a title.

But lets stick with what most Knicks fans hope for, Durant leaving the West Coast. If he does come to New York, he won't play that first year here, but it could be a good mentor role. He could help from the bench and sidelines teach the young guys how to adjust to life in the world's best league, both on and off the court. Then, once his leg is healthy enough to get back to playing, he could come back and be the dominating force that all Knicks fans are hoping for. They want him to be the guy who helps bring this team back to the promise land.

Most Knicks fans I've talked to, as well as the ones who've called into sports talk radio here in New York are convinced he's coming here. The team is still showing interest from what I've been hearing. If he does sign here, and that's still an if, it could be great for the Knicks long term. But it shouldn't be just about KD. The team still does hold the #3 overall pick in the upcoming draft. Rumor has it R.J. Barrett from Duke could fall to them there. And they have enough space in the cap to be able to go after max free agents (although most of this is already known by fans).

I just want the Knicks to be aware that he won't be on the court next year because of the injury and might not be the same player once he does return, stating the obvious I know. I just don't want Knicks fans getting there hopes up this summer as high as they did during the draft lottery and getting let down as much as they did over the draft.

KD can be worth it if he can return to his old self.