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Eddy Curry can be rehabilitated and is a keeper. He has (and will) respond much better to a pat on the back than a kick in the rump. If he can’t rebound, pass or defend, he can score when he catches the ball with at least one foot in the paint. Surround him with the right players and Curry can be a factor.
David Lee is more effective coming off the bench. His energy can single-handedly change the tempo of a game, and he doesn’t play sufficient defense to pair him with Curry for too many minutes.
Jamal Crawford has huge upside as a shooting guard, but is a minus at the point. At either spot, however, his defensive deficiencies are troublesome. Still, if placed in a highly disciplined system, Crawford can be an impact player on a consistent basis.
Nate Robinson would best be utilized as the second scorer on the second unit. He’s a keeper.
Quentin Richardson’s physical ailments make him too risky to keep. In any case, the perfect role for him is also to be a scorer off the bench. Lose him.
Jared Jeffries should be retained, simply because he’s still an effective defender. However, asking him to do things he can’t do well — like shoot, pass and handle — only emphasizes his deficiencies. He’s a part-time stopper off the bench.
There’s only one job that fits Jerome James’ resume — being a personal bodyguard for Isiah Thomas.
Malik Rose can still be an effective defender in spot duty and is certainly a good influence in the locker room, but the Knicks will have to get younger in order to get better. Perhaps Rose would be willing to stay in the organization as a scout or assistant coach.
Renaldo Balkman is another useful backup. He’s a scrambler and defender who needs consistent daylight to blossom. A keeper.

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