Despite the New York Knicks showing serious optimism in regard to the future of the organization, there has been a glaring weakness that has been present so far this season.
The Knicks suffered a 128-112 loss to the Houston Rockets over the weekend, which should already unveil the weakness. The defense has been horrendous. On one side you have three rookie players that’re receiving significant playing time, which is ultimately the developmental steps that head coach David Fizdale needs to be taking. On the other, you have aging veterans that are failing to pick up the slack.