Austin Rivers #8 of the New York Knicks reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena on Jan. 4, 2021 in Atlanta. Credit: Getty Images/Kevin C. Cox
When Austin Rivers arrived in New York he brought with him an enthusiasm for what the franchise was putting in place that was rare, insisting that he’d passed on playoff-ready contenders to sign with the Knicks.
"People want to go to places that are already on the rise and going to franchises that are already doing really well," Rivers said in a Zoom call at the start of training camp.