New York Knicks: 6 Predictions for the 2016-17 Season
As the New York Knicks start their 70th season in franchise history, what are some individual and team expectations for this new-look roster?
We’re a few hours away from the New York Knicks’ 70th season, and the team’s official Twitter handle put together a seven-decade compilation for fans spanning the generations:
Join us in celebrating 70 years of #Knicks basketball. #NYK70https://t.co/fOtaBWe1yi
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 7, 2016
After three down years and no action on Christmas Day during the 2015-16 campaign, the Knicks rise again with a brand new coach in Jeff Hornacek, high-profile acquisitions and four rookies on the 15-man roster. With all the hype surrounding this new-look squad, the NBA put the Knickerbockers back on the Christmas Day platform against the Boston Celtics and in an opening-day matchup with the reigning champions, the Cleveland Cavaliers.
It’s a great time to claim your Knicks’ pride if you’ve been embarrassed to do so during sub .500 seasons. What should we expect going into the 2016-17 season?
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Optimistic fans envision a 50-plus win club challenging for the Atlantic Division title and clinching a top-seed in the Eastern Conference. How many All-Stars will this roster carry? Will any of the rookies make an impact this year?
During the offseason, team president Phil Jackson put together one of the most talented rosters going into the season. The starting lineup gleams with star power. Brandon Jennings brings attitude and flair to an audience looking for excitement. The rookie assets off the bench showed potential during exhibition play. How far can this team go in the postseason?
We’ll delve into realistic individual expectations and forecast the Knicks’ regular-season record for the upcoming season. Will Jackson’s transactions pay off and send this team on a deep playoff run?