Although Marcus Camby expressed interest in returning to the Big Apple as a free agent this summer, he is no longer an option. Camby, currently enjoying a playoff stint with the Blazers, came to an agreement on a contract extension with the team this week.
Donnie Walsh was fully prepared to offer Camby a chance to be the defensive anchor next season with the Knicks. As one of the league’s best defenders and rebounders, Camby would have been perfect, providing the Knicks with skills it severely lacked this season.
Camby’s pass on the Knicks could ultimately end up being the first of many free agent letdowns this summer. The Knicks will shoot for the stars, quite literally, pursuing the likes of LeBron James and Chris Bosh.
Walsh’s ability to move on to “Plan B” may very well define the Knicks’ offseason.
The Bulls’ Brad Miller has immediately been linked to the Knicks since Camby’s extension agreement was announced.
Walsh acquired Miller while he ran th ...
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Article written by Keith Schlosser