Despite the expectation of inconsistency, the New York Knicks have jumped out to a 5-4 start to the 2017-18 NBA regular season. All eyes have been on power forward Kristaps Porzingis, who has distinguished himself as an early MVP candidate.
In order for the Knicks to maintain this pace and make a push for either the postseason or a brighter future, however, Tim Hardaway Jr. must improve.
New York signed Hardaway to a four-year deal worth roughly $71 million during the summer of 2017. The rationale behind the signing was that he could alleviate pressure from Porzingis with his proficiency as a scorer.