Third-string point guard Beno Udrih said his “first option’’ is to remain a Knick and downplayed the notion he wants a trade to a team that would give him a larger role.
With the return of point guard Pablo Prigioni, it looked as if Udrih might be out of the rotation. The Andrea Bargnani injury, however, changes things and likely will force Woodson to go small and play a starting backcourt of Prigioni and Raymond Felton. That opens the door for Udrih.
Udrih didn’t play in the 110-106 loss to the Sixers’ on Wednesday and played three minutes versus the Nets on Monday, but sounded as if he wants it to work out in the Big Apple.
“Yeah, that’s my first option,’’ Udrih said. “There’s a lot of options out there for everybody. I’m a Knick. I want to be here. I think the team has more than enough talent to succeed. We just got to get it together and do our job.’’
The Post reported Thursday Udrih would be fine if nothing happened on the trade front despite a previous report of a trade request.
“I’m a Knick,’’ said Udrih, who won two titles with the Spurs. “I’ve always been professional. I’m going to stay professional. Whatever happens outside the basketball court, it’s not in my power. If something happens, it happens. But right now I’m a Knick, wearing a Knick uniform, staying in shape.’’