Giannis Antetokounmpo is the hottest property on the market without a doubt. We have a line of general managers waiting to acquire his services, and he can make any team a championship contender. The Greek seemed like a perfect fit for the Knicks for a long time. But Magic Johnson has other ideas. There might be an equally talented and impactful player on the market for pennies on the dollar. Any guesses? Yep – Kevin Durant.
KD’s profile might be a better fit for them, even if you have the money for Giannis. They want immediate success, and they don’t really have the cash, tradeworthy players, or the draft assets to get Giannis onboard. But Durant on the other hand? Might fit into the Knicks system like a glove. His assassin-like sharpness and quick body usage on the paint could be what they need. And why? Well, Jalen Brunson does tend to feel lonely up top for them sometimes. Who doesn’t like a bit of company, right?
“I don’t think they’re gonna get Giannis. I think Giannis stays in Milwaukee. But Kevin Durant, that’s an interesting piece. If I’m the Knicks, the Knicks are too slow. They’re not gonna beat Indiana next year or these other teams. They gotta get a little faster, right? And to me, Kevin Durant will allow them to get faster and be a guy that can help Brunson in the fourth quarter. You’re relying on Brunson so much. One guy can’t get you there… A champion, he can teach the other guys how to win the championship. That would be important,” said Johnson on Get Up ESPN.
.@MagicJohnson is eyeing how Kevin Durant would fit on the Knicks
“The Knicks are too slow. … Kevin Durant would allow them to get faster and be a guy that can help Brunson in the fourth quarter. … I like Kevin Durant playing with the Knicks. I really do.” pic.twitter.com/eZ3r2AQDIG
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) June 12, 2025
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