
The ‘underdog’ mentality is taking over the New York Knicks. Newly acquired Bobby Portis was the first bring this mindset to the forefront. Now, another new Knick is embracing this attitude.
Wayne Ellington signed a two-year, 16 million dollar deal with the Knicks over the summer. In an Q & A with Hoops Hype, Ellington agreed that the Knicks “really do” have a bunch of dogs. He continued, “That’s the DNA of this team, man. Win, lose or draw, at the end of the game, the opponent is going to feel us. They’re going to feel like they had a fight that night.”
Ellington got this mentality when he spoke with Portis and, also, newly acquired point guard, Elfrid Payton. According to Ellington and those two, the team is going to be “relentless.” They will be bringing a gritty defensive mentality and they’ll “be picking guys up all 94 feet” Ellington mentioned. Seems like a 90’s Knicks mindset as well.
Despite what many fans may think, there is a lot of optimism surrounding this team. The Knicks have the talent to be able to make some noise in the East this season. The Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers are the clear favorites, but the rest is wide open.
The Knicks will be ready to shock some people this season. Ellington even stated that during his Q & A with Hoops Hype. Ellington added, “Everyone was obviously focusing on the other team in New York because of the signings they had this summer, but I think we’re going to shock a whole lot of people.”
The ‘underdog’ mentality seems to be taking over the New York Knicks this season. The players seem to be embracing it and shows that the players will be coming together as a team to turn some heads.