The New York Knicks are coming off a great season.
Many believe they could have made an even longer run in the NBA playoffs if they had been able to stay healthy.
During the offseason, the team lost Isaiah Hartenstein (via free agency) to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
He had been an important part of the team’s rotation.
I think the Knicks need to add another center to the roster to bolster their depth for a playoff run in 2025.
NBA legend Dwight Howard could be a good option to have at the end of the team’s bench.
The former superstar most recently played in the league during the 2021-22 season, when he averaged 6.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game while shooting 61.2 percent from the field in 60 games for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Howard has done a great job of transforming himself into a role player over his final seasons in the NBA.
At 38, Howard still appears in great shape and could excel in a role where he averages less than 10 minutes per game.
Additionally, the eight-time All-Star could be used for different playoff matchups.
Yeah, put Taiwan Dwight in there and increase my rating to 3 points 😂🔥 https://t.co/8loAyVaN3M pic.twitter.com/lZNIlbh7Ev
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) August 22, 2024
During the 2020 season, Howard played a key role in the Lakers winning the NBA championship.
His career averages are 15.7 points, 11.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.8 blocks per game, while shooting 58.7 percent from the field in 1,242 regular season games.
He played for the Lakers, Magic, Rockets, Hawks, Hornets, Wizards and 76ers.
