As the post-Carmelo Anthony era begins in earnest, the New York Knicks face the grim prospect of a painful rebuilding process. Although their rebuild is a long time coming, 2017-18 is expected to be a rough season for the Knicks, and they will most likely be in competition for a lottery pick, not a playoff spot. With Kristaps Porzingis taking the reins as the number-one option on offense and a collection of veterans seeking second chances, chemistry will be New York’s primary problem early in the year.
Porzingis seems ready to finally be “the man” for the Knicks, as he was destined to become when he was drafted fourth overall in 2015.