I doubt these two former Denver players even made the trip to New York.
As for Renaldo Balkman, best of luck to TAZ in Denver and beyond. As a rookie, his was the jersey I wanted to get, but last year he did little for the Knicks, so I understand why Walsh pulled the trigger on this deal. If you’re going to make an omelette, you have to break some eggs. Everyone knows we are fully stocked–if not overstocked–at the three.
Walsh isn’t finished making deals this summer. The roster is back down to 15 with this move, but you have to think it could easily be 12 or 13 if you consider the Summer ’08 buyout candidates: Malik Rose, Jerome James and Stephon Marbury. Stay tuned for more on those possibilities.
Speaking of Starbury, I heard he has a deal in place with Amazon.com should Steve and Barry’s close their doors due to impending bankruptcy. I’m hoping someone comes in and buys up Steve and Barry’s because I think they’re doing noble work offering low-cost clothing and shoes to those who don’t want to pay $140 for a pair of Nikes. It would be a shame if they have to close their doors.
Who knows? Maybe I’ll rock the Wilson Chandler Ponys in 2008-2009. Just make sure they make them in Knicks Orange and Blue. Those start at about $60, I hear, or the price of 6.7 pairs of Starburys / Big Bens.
