On a conference call Monday afternoon NBA commissioner Adam Silver was discussing the obstacles facing the league to start the season. And in his office in Westchester, Tom Thibodeau was working through his own obstacles to ready the Knicks to be a part of it.
The Knicks are set to debut this new incarnation of the franchise Wednesday in Indiana and while Thibodeau may know exactly what his plans are by now, he wasn’t giving a hint - particularly about lineups that could include changes to some of the younger players on the roster.
Immanuel Quickley impressed in the last two games of the preseason and Thibodeau raised ears by hinting that the rookie would have a chance - like everyone on the roster - to earn a spot in the starting lineup or rotation.