It's finally official: the Knicks and Amar'e Stoudemire have agreed in principle on 5 year, $99.7 million deal (a Max deal) to bring the star power forward to the World's Most Famous Arena.
There are a lot of various opinions on this signing (including mine), but at least all Knicks' fans can finally exhale, as we now know the Knicks will not completely strike out on all the top free agents.
It will be interesting to see who the Knicks, and now Amar'e, can get to build around him. Already, the Nuggets have nixed the notion of Carmelo Anthony being traded this year.
Tony Parker and Chris Paul might be possibilities, but the ever-growing reality of the situation is pointing more towards Luke Ridnour to help implement the pick-and-roll game that Stoudemire thrives in. (Yes, I can hear the groans already.)
Before you groan, though, Knicks' fans, be happy and thankful your franchise has once again at least found a direction and a realistic chance to be at least partial players in the playoffs.
We need it. Be happy. Exhale.
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