The Knicks are reportedly interested in center Kwame Brown of the Charlotte Bobcats.
After the draft Donnie Walsh was quoted as saying "Now we have to manage the cap and then the following year (2012), we'll be in great position." Although Walsh will not be directly involved in the Knicks free agency dealings (as he is officially resigning Thursday), it appears as though the Knicks are planning on saving there money for the 2012 free agency period when they hope to snag Chris Paul, Deron Williams, or possible Dwight Howard.
This eliminates the possibility of the Knicks signing a big name center this summer to a multi-season deal. One name that has surfaced as a possible target for the Knicks this summer is Kwame Brown. Brown was the former number one overall pick of the Wizards in 2001 (Michael Jordan's huge draft bust). However after putting up decent numbers last year with Charlotte (7.9 ppg, 6.8 rpg, and 51.7 percent shooting) he is a possibility for a one year deal giving the Knicks a decent starting center for this season. Brown can defend, rebound, and block shots. He stands a domineering 6' 11" and weighs a robust 270 pounds. His defensive and rebounding capabilities, coupled with his size and toughness down low would push Amare Stoudemire into is natural power forward position and provide a much needed defensive boost in the post.
To me this move would make sense for the Knicks. Right now the only center under contract in the Knicks organization is undersized and aging Ronny Turiaf. Brown is a defensive minded center who would allow Amare to focus on scoring at the power forward position. With prolific scorers all around him, Kwame's offensive struggles would become irrelevant and his toughness and defensive capabilities would make him a fan favorite off the bat in the big apple.
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