New York Knicks: 5 Things To Watch For During Preseason
The New York Knicks begin their preseason tonight against the Houston Rockets. Here are five things to watch for throughout the preseason for the Knicks.
The New York Knicks get their preseason underway tonight against the Houston Rockets. This will be the first time we get a real look at the new-look Knicks. Jeff Hornacek brings a new attitude to the sideline, while the roster was totally revamped.
The Knicks have only six players held over from the roster last season, two of which will be at the end of the bench. There are a lot of new faces in Knicks camp, so the preseason will mean something for these guys. There are minutes to be earned by players and roles up for the taking.
The preseason will be a time to see who takes advantage of those opportunities. The Knicks brought in a mix of veterans and young players, many of which have chips on their shoulders. Players like Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, and Brandon Jennings want to prove that there is something left in the tank after injuries have beset them in recent seasons.
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Coming off another Olympics gold medal with Team USA, Carmelo Anthony wants to prove that he can be the leader of a successful team. Even Hornacek has something to prove, as his tenure with the Phoenix Suns started well but cratered. Can he handle the pressure of New York?
It is all things that we will get a glimpse of throughout the preseason. While the wins and losses don’t mean much, preseason is an important time for teams like the Knicks. They are trying to instill a new culture on and off the court, and the preseason is the time to start setting the groundwork for it.
With so many new players, there is a lot to watch this preseason with the Knicks. Here are five things to watch for in the coming weeks leading into the regular season.