Oh Well, Noel
Still not convinced? Some believe the Knicks need that defensive punch of Nerlens Noel. In fact, you can place Maxwell Ogden of the Daily Knicks in that camp. While Ogden is skeptical of combining the two light front court play of Kristaps Porzingis and Nerlens Noel, he calls upon Noel’s strong defensive stats.
Colangelo on Noel: "He is a young, talented prospect that we are trying to determine whether or not he’s a fit for this roster."
— Jessica Camerato (@JessicaCamerato) December 19, 2016
It’s the fact that Noel has been unhappy with his situation in Philadelphia, is in the last year of his contract, and has not been retained by the Philadelphia 76ers so far that places him in the “we can get him” mindset.
Noel Is clearly the stronger and more versatile player of the two. And if the Knicks wanted a player to compliment Joakim Noah rather than replace him, Noel is more suited for that role.