In an alternate reality, the Knicks would be set up properly for rebuild. Though not necessarily superstars, they have some intriguing young talent in R.J. Barrett, Mitchell Robinson, and Kevin Knox. They have their own first-round picks for the next two drafts, as well as two extra first rounders coming in via the Clippers and Mavericks. And in 2021, the only contracts on the books are all potential team options. The issue is, in the simulation that we’ve been chosen to live in, the Knicks always find a way to mess up.
It’s too early to judge the hire of CAA agent Leon Rose as the new front office czar.