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Ways The Knicks Can Reach The 2019
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posted Jul 19, 2018, 2:52 PM by Peter Max [ updated Jul 19, 2018, 2:53
PM ]
It has been a gray and overcast few years for fans of Knicks
basketball. Just when it looked like the sun was finally coming out,
franchise player Kristaps Porzingis went down from an ACL injury. It
would take more than a year at the least to get the Latvian star
completely rehabbed.
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Many NBA experts blame the Knicks’ sorry state on bad decision-
making. For years the team couldn’t shake off its contract with
Carmelo Anthony, and his spat with then-president Phil Jackson
didn’t help. Jackson was keen on maintaining his triangle offense as
well, in a league that now champions tons of brisk play, passing, and
torrid outside shooting. The Knicks also managed to tie itself to huge
salaries for so-so players like Tim Hardaway Jr. The one bright spot is
Frank Ntilikina, who could develop into a legitimate star in a few
years.
But there’s great news. The hiring of former Memphis coach David
Fizdale should help immensely in bringing method in the New York
basketball madness. The team was likewise able to acquire two solid
big rookies in the draft, Kevin Knox and Mitchell Robinson. While the
Knicks wait for Porzingis to recover, Fizdale can begin inculcating his
respected basketball philosophy on the young players.
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In any case, if the Knicks were to reach the playoffs next year,
they’ve to model their game after Boston’s. The rebuilding is still
incomplete, and the absence of Porzingis will be felt greatly. But the
team should now have more offensive options. Fizdale should
likewise be able to foster better team cohesion and commitment to
defense. If the team manages to stay competitive late in the regular
season, Porzingis can carry them at least into the second round of
the playoffs.
Hey, there. My name is Peter Max, a sports management student.
I’m currently based in California, but I was born and raised in New
York. Even if I’ve been in sunny Cali for the past two years, my
allegiance still belongs to the sports teams of New York. More of my
writings here.
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