Knicks named top landing spot for former Defensive Player of the Year

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Now that LeBron James has made a decision regarding where he will continue his NBA career, the rest of the league can get back to business.

That includes free agent forward Draymond Green, who was waiting to see where James would sign before putting pen to paper on his own deal.

Knicks named potential landing spot for Draymond Green​

Green is widely expected to re-sign with the Golden State Warriors in free agency, but he could also have other options.

Dan Favale of Bleacher Report recently listed the New York Knicks as a top potential landing spot for Green should he opt to sign somewhere outside of the Bay Area.

"If Green is willing to take a minimum contract and come off the bench, the Knicks need a more compelling backup 5 than Andre Drummond. He could also play alongside Karl-Anthony Towns in certain lineups," Favale wrote.

"And while no longer being a crunch-time staple may not sit well with him, head coach Mike Brown has the relationship with him to navigate any potential awkwardness."

While interesting to think about, it seems extremely unlikely that Green would be interested in walking away from the Warriors to assume a reduced role elsewhere, including New York.

This story will be updated.

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