Stephon Marbury, a native of Coney Island, has been a die-hard New York Knicks fan all his life. Despite his less-than-ideal stint with the Knicks from 2004 to 2009, he still roots for the team. Recently, on Tim Thomas and Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson's podcast, No Nonsense, Marbury had some glowing words for the current Knicks squad, especially their star point guard Jalen Brunson, who, according to Marbury, is leading the team with the energy of a championship contender.
Marbury emphasized Brunson's impact, stating, "He's the head of that and he's pushing that team in that manner. He's pushing the culture in New York. He's literally putting New York on his back." Marbury even suggested Brunson should be considered an MVP candidate, given his stellar performance this season.
Speaking of Brunson's stats, the 6'2" Villanova product is averaging an impressive 27.6 points, 6.4 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and one steal per game. Marbury believes Brunson deserves All-NBA consideration this year.
When asked about the possibility of the Knicks trading for another player to enhance their depth, Marbury had an intriguing take. He acknowledged the value of adding another scorer but emphasized the importance of players who can fit into Tom Thibodeau's defensive-minded system. Marbury highlighted the need for players who can handle the ball and shoot threes, citing the evolving nature of the game.
Marbury cautioned against making rash trades that could disrupt the team's chemistry, noting that the Knicks are in a good place right now. He emphasized the importance of players who can adapt to the modern style of play, using Brook Lopez of the Milwaukee Bucks as an example of a traditional big man who successfully adjusted his game to fit the current NBA landscape.
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