Player development and progression is in the eye of the beholder.
Looking through David Fizdale’s trademark thick black glasses, the Knicks first-year coach says it is happening.
As the Knicks descended to 14-60 Sunday against the Clippers, on pace to set the worst record in franchise history, Fizdale is throwing the kitchen sink at the notion the Knicks are getting better. With eight games to play and three days off to dissect, it’s debatable.
After Saturday’s practice, Fizdale was effervescent, extolling the workout. The day before, Fizdale had talked about a terrific shoot-around leading into Friday’s Denver blowout.