While the spotlight often shines on the New York Knicks‘ stars Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, Isaiah Hartenstein quietly had a successful run in the 2022-23 season. Averaging 5.0 points and a career-best 6.5 rebounds per game, the German big man could be gearing up for another significant season in 2023-24.
A New Home in The Big Apple
After brief journeys with the Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, and Los Angeles Clippers, Hartenstein inked a 2-year, $16 million deal with the Knicks in the 2022 offseason. He was handed a crucial role, providing essential backup minutes for starting center Mitchell Robinson.