It’s been established that once regular season games resume, the Knicks plan on using recently acquired Emmanuel Mudiay, rookie Frank Ntilikina, and Trey Burke more extensively. Former NBA point and guard and TNT analyst Kenny Smith believes the Knicks can play both Ntilikina and Mudiay at the same time and let them compete for playing time, Marc Berman of the New York Post writes.
“I think they feel Mudiay or Frank can move over and play together,” Smith said. “Who’s going to be the starter? You got to fight for that. At times, because of the size of both of them physically [both 6-foot-5], they can play together. When you have a guy like [Kristaps] Porzingis, who is a scorer, and they can facilitate for him to score the basketball, and [Enes] Kanter can score the basketball, those two [point guards] can actually play together.”
With the Knicks planning of using the aforementioned trio of guards, veteran Jarrett Jack is expected to lose playing time and may even be a buyout candidate. The organization had made it clear that Ntilikina is being groomed to be the future point guard, but the team is reluctant to make him the full-time starter. Mudiay, a former lottery pick, gives the Knicks both another option and competition.
Check out other Atlantic Division notes:
- Al Horford made his third All-Star team, and first with the Celtics, in 2018 and he did so without the usual eye-popping statistics of an All-Star, Chris Mannix of The Vertical writes. Instead, Horford earned his spot by being a complete player who can make an impact on both sides of the ball.
- Net Income of NetsDaily has a roundup of all the possible targets for the Nets in the upcoming draft.
I seriously have no idea what New York is trying to build. I’m just fine with Mudiay is that future point guard, Frank can go. Tim is fine at the 2, draft Porter Jr with KP at the 4 and make a push for Deandre in free agency.
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That’s ok, the Knicks don’t have any idea either.
Like I said previously, what would have happen had the Mavericks gave up on Dirk after his first year (an awful year)? Or the T-Wolves not let KG developed?
Frank still has a shot to develop into a great PG. He will probably never be a great shooter, but he can be the distributor they need. Mudiay seems closer to being CJ Miles 2.0
It’s too early to give up on Frank. Everyone knew he’d be a project and he’s one of the youngest players in the league. Knicks gotta give him a chance to develop on offense because he has the skill to win defense player of the year.
When he learns how to dribble with his left hand, then maybe…
The Knicks are a grease fire or a tire fire. Dolan is the worst owner in sports. He almost bad as the jerk who owns the Redskins.