The New York Knicks will enter next season looking different. The Knicks will be young and fun to watch.
The Knicks projected started lineup will consist of, Dennis Smith Jr., RJ Barrett, Kevin Knox/Reggie Bullock, Julius Randle & Mitchell Robinson. With that lineup, can the Knicks be considered underdogs for next season?
Without a doubt, yes.
One of the newest New York Knicks, Bobby Portis, also believes so. Portis posted on instagram a picture of the new members of the Knicks with a optimistic caption. “Never fall victim to believing what THEY say…just go to work! The only way, the #UNDERDOG way!! Let’s get it NYC (Statue of liberty and apple emoji) #KNICKSTAPE blessed (emojis).”
In addition to all the new players that were added, the estimated win total for the Knicks next season would add 22 wins. So, take the 16 wins from last season, add those 22 and the Knicks are at 38 wins. In the East, they could be looking at sneaking into the 7th or 8th seed.
The Knicks are going to be young, fun, aggressive and ready to make some noise under David Fizdale. If the Knicks are able to learn to play together & buy into Fizdale’s philosophy, then they can certainly be like the Orlando Magic from last season. The Knicks are going to be fun to watch next season, despite losing out on all big free agents.