Deuce McBride Plays Through Injury | New York Knicks News

Deuce McBride played through debilitating pain—just 50% healthy—through the entire championship run, returning from surgery for a sports hernia far sooner than expected. Despite battling injuries himself and watching teammates, including the coach, struggle with physical setbacks, McBride credited the team’s relentless grit and collective mindset for their success. He stressed that winning was the priority, not individual glory, and that keeping games close gave them a chance to pull off wins even when not at peak form. Now, as he enters his final contract year earning nearly $4 million with no extension talks, his future is uncertain. Though affordable and highly efficient on defense and shooting, his value makes him a tempting trade piece—or a cornerstone to rebuild around. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a2d07537f82e3bfa