Ever since Carmelo Anthony’s departure, the Knicks and their fans have been searching for their next star—a cornerstone to build around, someone who could be the undisputed leader and driving force to elevate the team to heights not seen in five decades. Kristaps Porzingis showed flashes of brilliance, but as a Knick, he was still developing, with “potential” being the key word. RJ Barrett ushered in a new era for the franchise, though he faced his share of growing pains. Then came Julius Randle, who became a multiple-time All-Star and All-NBA player but couldn’t find the postseason success to push the team over the top.
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