Although the Jazz successfully chased the aggregate score of 2-2 in the first round of G4 battle with the help of Gobert's violent dunk, the Lone Ranger is still a more optimistic party among the promotion probabilities predicted by the US media. Even if the Jazz can advance to the next round, they are not optimistic about being able to go further, and the "contradiction" between Mitchell and Gobert's duo has always existed. The US media suggested that this summer jazz trade with the Knicks, and the Jazz can send Mitchell a big deal for 1 for 7.
New York Knicks get: Mitchell
Utah Jazz wins: Quakely, Topping, Burks, Noel, 2022 first-round picks, 2023 first-round picks, 2024 second-round picks
The Jazz fell to fifth place in the West in the regular season and faced the lone ranger without Doncic in the first three games of the playoffs, but fortunately the G4 Jazz drew a thrilling equaliser to a 2-2 draw. The Jazz's case doesn't look optimistic, and if they're out early in the playoffs for the fifth year in a row, the duo of Mitchell and Gobert is likely to disintegrate this summer, and Mitchell and Knicks have been rumored for a long time.
According to anonymous sources, Mitchell would love to go to his hometown of New York, where the Knicks would undoubtedly be a good home to build their brand and play in the basketball mecca.
After Mitchell joined the Knicks, there were two possible scenarios:
Scenario 1: Mitchell will work with Robinson and use his blocking techniques to create the type of space that will allow Barrett, Randle and Fournier to play on offense. Mitchell can average nearly 30 points per game, Barrett will provide a second score, and Barrett is expected to be named an All-Star for the first time. Randle will stop shooting three-pointers from the outside, Fournier will use his long-range shots to build on, and Robinson will act as a top defender to put pressure on the opposing defense. The Knicks will be in the top 6 in the Eastern Conference, which will delight New York fans.
Scenario 2: Mitchell arrives at the Knicks and struggles without Gobert, the league's premier interior defender. Barrell couldn't make the leap and averaged 17 points per game inefficiently; Randall continued to shoot just 30 percent of the way with more than five three-point shots per game, while Fournier's sullen eyes on the perimeter were sluggish and Robinson had problems attacking the basket in a consistent manner. New York fans will treat Mitchell as they did this season, questioning him with boos until he breaks down and the Knicks will miss the playoffs.
Fans would love to see the Knicks perform well and Mitchell go to be king of New York. The Big Apple shines its spotlight on itself, but success is unknown.
Meanwhile, the Jazz will have a bunch of solid assets, with Topping, Burks and Noel all solid role players, and 22-year-old Quirkley has the potential to become an average of 20+ players per game. The Jazz will also get three draft picks that they can pack alongside Clarkson or Conley to chase another All-Star player to pair up with Gobert.
(Text/Drunken Floating Life)