LAS VEGAS — Appropriately, in this gambling mecca, new Knicks signee Mario Hezonja was introduced as a hedge bet Tuesday at a press conference at UNLV.
It’s a hedge against striking out in 2019 free agency.
Knicks president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry said they hope Hezonja becomes part of the long-term future of this young, developing team. The management team appeared more toned down about 2019 free agency as the be-all and end-all.
Hezonja signed a one-year, $6.5 million deal, and if he excels, he genuinely could net a long-term deal.