If you honestly think that this ball club would be better without JR Smith and getting absolutely nothing in return, then I see your point, but I think that notion is laughable.
I think what laughabe is that you want to sign a player who was a no-show for the playoffs based on a multiple number of reasons i do not need to explain....
So you ar correct i do NOT think we will be a better regular season team without JR.
I do think we will be a better playoff team without JR.
With or without JR the chances of the Knicks getting by the Bulls, Heat or Pacers is not good.
I think Woodson bows down to JR. His 36 minutes of playing time despite what his game is like is ludicrous.
Now we can say thats on Woodson but if playing time goes down we will have a disgruntled JR who be a complete ass as a teammate....I mean look how crappy of a teamate he was in the playoffs with his committment.
I think its best the Knicks start creating some team play and start finding pieces that will work for Melo following next season......Give Copeland JR's minutes......Give Stat JR's minutes.......We have draft picks and Vet min....find guys that will give their heart and soul.....lets get team ball....JR is not that....
I 100% agree JR is as athlectic as they come but what I do not buy into is his selfish play on and off the court....I cannot watch another season of 36 minutes for JR whether his is 16 for 16 or 2 for 16 ..............its wrong and for sure not good for team morale...
so in the longrun I think Knicks are a better playoff team without JR