Pablo Prigioni Is Coming To New York

[NYGM]

Pablo Prigioni, a 35-year-old Argentianean point guard who has been playing in Spain, has decided to accept the New York Knicks’ offer and come to the United States, according to Marc Berman. He’s set to become the oldest rookie in the NBA. Ever, I believe.

The Knicks have expressed interest in Prigioni for a while, but after agreeing to a deal with Jason Kidd, it seemed unlikely Prigioni would still be interested in coming to New York. He stands to be the third-string point guard, and according to him, he has no problem with the role.

I do not have problem to be the third point guard on the team. The season has 82 games and I have to be ready to play.

Prigioni is a pass-first point guard – image a Steve Nash light. He’ll bring great leadership to the team, and between he and Kidd, Jeremy Lin is in for a very educational year. Sure, four-years ago he might have been better prepared to make a splash into the NBA, but he’s coming over to be the Knicks’ third-string point guard. He’s a natural point guard and will make those around him better.

Now, since Prigioni is technically a rookie, I believe the maximum salary he’s eligible for is the roughly $473,604 veteran’s minimum for players with zero NBA experience. According to Prigioni, however, this move is about fulfilling a dream.

“I know I’m missing out on money, but I cannot miss this chance. The NBA is a dream and I want to meet it.” (via @AlRPerez)

I’m loving the moves Grunwald is making, and this is another great one. We saw our point guards drop like flies last year, so the more – serviceable – point guards, the better.

Also, Lin/Kidd/Prigioni is infinitely better than Douglas/Bibby

[bobhait]

if we are taking care of business, there'll be plenty of blowout wins for him to appear in

[Nononsense]

Those were precisely my thoughts Bob. I just hope his playing time comes during blowout wins rather than blowout losses.

Any chance he comes over in time to participate in the Vegas Summer League? I realize he's older, but he's technically a rookie and has something to prove at the NBA level.

[mikeaman]

I'm easily fooled by these European point guards. I thought Sergio Rodriguez was a superstar when he first played for us.

[KnickFanMidwest]

Good job Front Office. I have to admit that Grunwald is ROCKING pretty hard - ever since the Chandler signing actually... even seemingly bad moves like the TD extension & Gadzuric - just trade fodder - usefull given the salary cap situation....

[Don Che]

This move is so good its retarded.

And only we would care about our 3rd string PG. I love it.

[Nononsense]

I've been reading up on this fella, and it seems like he could really be legit. Was a lead playmaker for the team that beat us in the 2004 Olympics for the gold. I'm hearing that he has always kept himself in tip-top shape. And that goes a long way in aging gracefully. Plus, playing his entire career overseas, they play alot less games per season than we do in the NBA. Starters also play alot less mpg than over here. I'd say even at age 35, he has many miles left. I'd think with his conditioning and reduced minutes and games overseas, he's probably the equivalent to a 30 year old NBA pg. Grunwald may have did it again. We may have a gem folks.

[Jay1586]

I'm easily fooled by these European point guards. I thought Sergio Rodriguez was a superstar when he first played for us.

That's why we got a South American point guard

[KnicksRUs]

This is genius. Grunwald and the front office are pulling out EVERYTHING to make sure Jeremy Lin lives up to the hype.

Lin now has two veteran point guards who excel at their crafts in their respective leagues. Great mentor ship to help mold him into the true pass first point guard he needs to be. From everything I hear he sounds like a very adequate backup if Lin or Kidd goes down.

Now a veteran 2 guard and a backup PF (likely JJ) and we're absolutely golden next year.

[rebound]

i have no idea who this guy is but sounds like a nice story.
will be fun having two pure pgs instead of toney douglas and mike bibby.

[bobhait]

I'm easily fooled by these European point guards. I thought Sergio Rodriguez was a superstar when he first played for us.

That's why we got a South American point guard

dammit, Jashan! you beat me to it... not like Coach Webber cares about these minor details (he comes from the D'Antoni school of game preparation, after all)

[Nononsense]

I'm easily fooled by these European point guards. I thought Sergio Rodriguez was a superstar when he first played for us.

That's why we got a South American point guard

TAKE THAT YOU NON SHOOTING OVERRATED SPANIARD. THAILAND FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NYGM]

Youtube Pablo..

[D Lee]

Alan Hahn ‏@alanhahn
“@NYPost_Berman: His U.S. agent George Bass confirms Pablo Prigioni is a Knick.” Nice PG depth. Knicks avg age skyrockets.

Alan Hahn ‏@alanhahn
Looking forward to seeing Prigioni and Stoudemire in pick and roll situations in training camp after what I’ve read about him.

[big_j_NY]

Sign him.
Trust me.

There's something strange about this. Think about it.

A few years ago, Fred Jones disappeared from the game, never to be heard from again. Yet we all still feel his spirit lingering around the NBA...anytime a magnificent play happens on the court, there are whispers that perhaps it was divine intervention from FJ who creates these amazing plays. But nobody has had visual proof of him.

But now, out of nowhere this 35 year old "Argentinian" named "Pablo Prigioni" with superhuman powers like walking on water with his eyes closed and dribbling the ball with his nose wants into the NBA, specifically onto the Knicks in a desperate time when we need a gigantic boost in order to beat the Heat. This isn't a coincidence...it can only mean one thing. Fred Jones is back. He is Pablo Prigioni. And the game is about to change.

Still don't believe me? Re-arrange the letters of "Pablo Prigioni" and what do you get? That's right...."Fred Jones". It doesn't get any more obvious.

Fellas, we just brought back Fred Jones

[jotametallica]

I'm easily fooled by these European point guards. I thought Sergio Rodriguez was a superstar when he first played for us.

Prigioni is from Argentina a country in South America.....He's argentinian not european....

[Minkaveli]

Ginobliiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh...wait....


We will get to see him in the Olympics I guess.

[n8 the gr8]

Sounds like a good pickup. And IMO he'll have a good chance to show everyone what he's got.

[Mase in your face]

every team needs a token eurotrashy player

[big_j_NY]

Sounds like a good pickup. And IMO he'll have a good chance to show everyone what he's got.

.........in garbage time, I doubt he's gonna play major minutes.