The chance for Chris to be a starter was too much to pass up," Duhon's agent, Kevin Bradbury told 1050 ESPN New York's Andrew Marchand.
Duhon had also been talking with the Orlando
Magic. Bradbury said the
Magic never offered Duhon a contract.
Bradbury said the
Knicks have made it clear that Duhon could start, which could mean that Stephon Marbury's days with the
Knicks are numbered. Marbury is in the final year of his contract.
The agreement was initially reported by The Sporting News.
"I am just excited, I am ready to get to work for the
Knicks," Duhon said, according to The Sporting News. "It's a big stage, playing in New York. It's something every player in the NBA wants."
Duhon played the last four seasons with the Chicago
Bulls. He averaged 5.8 points and 4 assists per game last season. He has averaged 6.9 points and 4.5 assists per game in his career.
The Orlando Sentinel reported Thursday that the
Magic expected to offer Duhon a three-year deal worth up to $10 million.
