Chris Wilcox: A David Lee Type of Player for the New York Knicks

When the New Orleans Hornets C Tyson Chandler failed his physical, it was a blessing in disguise for the New York Knicks. Chandler was supposed to be traded for Thunder forwards  Joe Smith , Chris Wilcox  and the rights to DeVon Hardin . With that deal, rescinded the Knicks acquired the 26-year-old Wilcox for F Malik Rose and cash.  The former Terp brings immediate depth to a small front line and runs the pick-and-roll well. His $6.75 million contract expires at the end of the year. Rose was buried on the Knick bench and his contract also exprires at the end of the season. Wilcox was selected eighth by the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2002 NBA Draft. The Raleigh native came out in his second year and averaged 12 points and seven rebounds as a sophomore. He was a key player in guiding Maryland to their first NCAA national title that season. Even though his averages were not overwhelming NBA scouts were impressed with his ... (link)