Duhon To Sign With Knicks
Jul 04, 2008 3:27 PM EST
Point guard Chris Duhon has agreed to sign with the Knicks.
Duhon will reportedly receive a two-year deal starting at the full mid-level exception. The total contract value will be approximately $12 million.
"I am just excited, I am ready to get to work for the Knicks," Duhon said. "It's a big stage, playing in New York. It's something every player in the NBA wants."
"Chris could have shopped himself around more, but in the end, he wanted a fit where he felt comfortable and he knew what kind of opportunity he would be getting," Duhon's agent, Kevin Bradbury, said. "He wasn't worried about trying to find more money on the market or anything like that. He wanted the right situation, and this just felt like the right situation."
This is a good move for Chris and I'm proud that the man was able to secure a deal for close to the MLE. Best deal he could've taken financially and for his career as far as having the opportunity to contribute big minutes.
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With Marbury & Nate Robinson on the roster it's going to be hard to get playing time in Dantoni's system. Marbury & Nate are better scorers than Duhon. On another note, I guess that we can expect to see Q Rich jacking up 3's again this season.
Maybe consistently better scorers but Chris is head and shoulders better than them at running an offense. If he comes into camp ready, he'll be the opening night starter at PG for NY.