To say it simply, the New York Knicks are in rebuild mode…Then again, they’ve been going through a rebuild for the last few decades. The team has struggled to find a true star to carry the team on both sides of the ball, but the drafting of Kristaps Porzingis in 2017 changed that narrative.
This past draft, the Knicks selected Kevin Knox in the first-round – a player that’s an offensive juggernaut and has the physical tools to become a stellar all-around player. They also managed to steal big-man Mitchell Robinson in the second-round.
So far, both have impresses immensely, with Robinson managing to garner “steal of the draft†talks and Knox baffling executives at the fact he’s just 18 years-old.
This season seems like the turn of something new, and for fans, it’s a long-time coming.
What should we expect in from the New York Knicks in 2018?
As Porzingis rehabs his way back onto the court, the remainder of the roster is very young. The upcoming season can be coughed up as a dozy, as the youngsters need to build chemistry and gain confidence at the NBA level. While the summer league offers competition, stepping on the court to witness LeBron James or Steph Curry firing shots from impossible angles is simply another stratosphere of quality. Knox and Robinsons will quickly find out how different college ball, or in Mitchell’s case, high-school ball, is compared to the professional level.
Porzingis will likely be out for a majority of the season, but with Mario Hezonja joining the ranks, the team should be able to manage a bit of success.
Ultimately, developing the rookies and building a strong bond between the players will be the main focus this season. Essentially, 2019 is the season we should be excited for, but for now, we can enjoy the development of talent on the Knicks’ roster.