His career seemed to be in decline, and instead Serge Ibaka has put together an impressive contract season with the Raptors to boost his value this offseason.
The 31-year veteran could end up being the highest paid center on the unrestricted free agent market, depending on what happens with Andre Drummond and his player option.
Ibaka is not a bad fit for the Knicks. It would give them the necessary spacing in the frontcourt and the defensive discipline needed in a system managed by Tom Thibodeau. However, his price may prove to be a little too high for New York. They have a lot of space for the cap, but they seem to be hoping to use it efficiently on filmmakers or wing shooters.