New York Knicks: Why trading for Jabari Parker is not a smart idea

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December 2014 and February 2016 are two very important dates when considering Jabari Parker. Those are the two times he tore the ACL in his left knee. Any team that signs or trades for him in the future must therefore consider his long-term health and ability. With that being said, if the New York Knicks do trade for Parker they would only have him for two years.

There is no reason for the Knicks to bring him into their locker room. Whatever team he is on will be forced to bring him back very slowly and very delicately.

In the end, New York would be paying for his recovery instead of paying him to play basketball. One ACL injury is a concern, but modern medicine has proven it can be overcome. However, two ACL injuries to the same knee is a major issue that New York should avoid if at all possible.

Jabari Parker has been injury-prone for most of his basketball career, including high school. Prior to joining Duke as a freshman, he had a foot injury and was out of shape the end of his senior year. Furthermore, Parker battled a foot injury in between tearing his left ACL twice.

Unless the Knicks get an extra first round draft pick from the Bucks, they must avoid Parker. Other than his injury history, the Knicks should also be concerned with who else Milwaukee wants to trade.