Kemba Walker gave up his $20 million salary this season to run to the Knicks for two years and $18 million, trying to prove himself again, but it became an unpleasant journey. Two days ago, Knicks coach Thibodeau said in an interview with the media that "Walker will withdraw from the rotation lineup!" ", this makes the outside world surprised, what is the situation?
In the 24.5 minutes played this season, Walker averaged 11.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, shooting 42.9% from the field and 41.3% from three-point range! Judging from the data and his salary level, this is not a premium, but Thibodeau proposed to rotate him, in fact, there are other intentions!
First of all, the Knicks have only achieved 11 wins and 10 losses this season, ranking seventh in the East, compared with last season's fourth place record in the East! While it's still early in the season, the team is forgivable for seeking a change!
Secondly, the Knicks are now on the guard line, Fournier, Rose, Burks, Quickley and Walker have a total of five players, and Rose and Thibodeau are in love with father and son, while the others are veterans except Fornier, and Walker is the oldest, and has long been in a state of no peak. Affected by his height, he can't help the team on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends, and perhaps as Thibodeau said, giving up on him for the sake of the team is the best option.
According to media speculation, Walker may exchange owners with John Wall, but the latter's return date is uncertain, which is a cancer for the Rockets, and getting rid of him is also a top priority, but the Rockets may need some chips to facilitate the deal.
Walker was named an All-Star four times in his career, once in the All-Team, and averaged 19.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game in his career. Later in his career, he may have to accept the fate of the substitute role or meet Bo Le and rejuvenate the second spring