Golden State Warriors: 3 reasons Kelly Oubre Jr. to Knicks makes sense

Golden State Warriors: 3 reasons Kelly Oubre Jr. to the Knicks makes sense

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Kelly Oubre Jr. is a long-term piece

The best of a potential Oubre Jr. addition for the Knicks is that he’s only 25.

The Knicks scratched the surface of their potential this season, and with players like Barrett and Obi Toppin, they should continue to improve their roster. Oubre Jr. would slide into their young team and be a long-term piece.

New York has struggled to attract big-name players since the decline of Carmelo Anthony. They watched Brooklyn snag Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in free agency. Oubre Jr. isn’t a top-30 player in the NBA, but he’d likely be interested in joining the Knicks.

Oubre Jr. is the perfect mix of a player with potential and one that’s already developed. New York needs players like Oubre Jr. to get back to a consistent playoff contender. Then, they may start attracting those big-name stars.

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Fans got a glimpse of what New York could be during their three playoff games over the past month. Having a long-term piece like Oubre Jr., who has proven to be both a great teammate and a high-flier, would be ideal.

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