There is a clear vision coming from the New York Knicks this season — win. Tom Thibodeau is leading a playoff push in New York and the recent trade for Derrick Rose solidifies the notion that the Knicks are not packing it in with hopes of a high pick in the lottery.
The plan in New York is to go all out for a spot in the playoffs, or at the very least a shot to make the playoffs via the play-in tournament. This roster isn’t set up for a deep run into May or June, but simply playing in a seven-game series would be an invaluable experience for the young core.