Knicks consider Evan Fournier a key acquisition in building process

Evan Fournier was sharing the stage Tuesday morning with Kemba Walker, but perhaps it was fitting that he got his first opportunity to play a complementary role. If he was an afterthought at the news conference to Walker’s homecoming he might be a key piece to the Knicks’ hopes of ascending in the Eastern Conference.

"We identified Evan as a key addition as we entered free agency and are ecstatic that he’s joining us," New York Knicks President Leon Rose said in a statement. "He’s a great teammate, a fierce competitor, and a perfect complement to our returning players. He wants to be a part of what we are building here, and we are happy to have him join our family."

Rose was in the front row…