“Toughness.” That’s the main word coaches, and talent evaluators use when describing Knicks‘ rookie point guard Miles McBride. Nicknamed “Duece,” the West Virginia standout is looking to make an impression this upcoming season, despite sitting behind Derrick Rose and Kemba Walker on the depth chart.
Just because McBride has himself an uphill battle to earn playing time in 2021 doesn’t mean he can’t make an impact in some way. The youngster has already started devising ways to find time on the court, but his Summer League performance so far has proved he’s more than capable.