Foster is the first profile of the not unlikely, but not terribly likely the Knicks will pick up this free agent list. Foster made $6.6 million last season.
Center
Played last season with the Indiana Pacers.
6'11'' 250lbs Age 34. Career averages of 4.9 PPG and 6.9 RPG. (3.3/6.3)
Foster is well known for being a tough minded defensive player. He is not afraid to throw an elbow or straight drop somebody on a fast break. He is the perfect fit for this New York team. Foster is a defensive player that does not need to see offensive production to be happy, has playoff experience and has a few years of Eastern Conference play under his belt. He is also, somewhat* athletic and can defend the pick and roll. As far as skill set, he is a very decent option and fills the void.
He does have a history of injury however: he only played 26 games last year. However, given that on this Knicks roster he will not be asked to do anything more than grab rebounds and defend, he should be able to manage. Hopefully, giving him rest with Turiaf picking up minutes can provide an environment where Foster could thrive.
Foster is near the twighlight of his career so his asking price will be low, however given that he may not have another free agency in him, his contract length may be longer than the Knicks want to pay for him. If we can get Foster to agree to play somewhere at or near the veteran's minimum for 3 years, I would jump on it. He is a guy that can fit the missing piece of big man/defensive puzzle for the Knicks for the next 2-3 years and will be an invaluable piece should we pick up a big name free agent in 2012. Foster could prove to be more than just a filler and might be worth placing him in the 2 year Championship plan (i.e. get Paul next year and build a cheap team around the 3 to win a ring in 2 years).
*not really.
Player most likely to be waived for him to replace: Jerome Jordan.
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