The New York Knicks announced today that the team has signed five players: Wayne Ellington, Taj Gibson, Elfrid Payton, Bobby Portis and Julius Randle. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.
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Position: F
Born: 11/29/94
Height: 6-9 / 2.06
Weight:250 lbs. / 113.4 kg.
Salary:
Born: 11/29/94
Height: 6-9 / 2.06
Weight:250 lbs. / 113.4 kg.
Salary:
“We’re thrilled to welcome Wayne, Taj, Elfrid, Bobby and Julius to New York,” said Scott Perry, general manager, New York Knicks. “Collectively, we’re adding a mix of extremely talented and experienced multi-dimensional players who will improve our team as we continue building out a deep and versatile roster. These players are all tough-minded, motivated and ready to compete, and we’re excited to have them as part of the Knicks family.”
Mike Vorkunov: Julius Randle: “I feel like there’s no fan base, no organization that’s starving and hungry to win more than the Knicks in the NBA. I don’t think there’s a better place in the NBA to win than New York. For me, it’s a no brainer. Everyday I wake up, I pinch myself. I’m excited.”
Julius Randle said he and the rest of the new Knicks bring toughness to the team. “We’ve got dogs. We’ve got dudes who don’t back down. Killer mentalities. That’s what we need. Get back to the old school. Patrick Ewing, Charles Oakley and all of those guys. Toughness.”
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Steve Popper: Now hearing from league sources that there is just a partial guarantee on the third year for Randle – which sounds like a team option to me.
