The New York Knicks are building around a core of Ron Baker, Tim Hardaway Jr., Willy Hernangomez, Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, Frank Ntilikina, and Kristaps Porzingis. It’s an ambitious move, but the front office is prepared to take this calculated risk.
One of the primary reasons general manager Scott Perry is confident in his vision is the presence of veteran leaders on the court and in the locker room.
If rebuilding were as simple as finding talented players and watching them grow, more teams would be doing it. The nuances of the game are learned over time, however, and there’s no guaranteeing that every player will grasp them.