If you’re a fan of the New York Knicks, watching the 2017 NBA Playoffs is likely a bittersweet experience. You’ve been exposed to a number of special performances by both teams and players, but none of those performances have belonged to the Knicks.
The one benefit of watching the playoffs without the Knicks being involved, however, is that the ability to scout players is less clouded by biased judgement.
As the first round comes to a close, it’s only fair to evaluate the players who are looking like strong fits in New York. Phil Jackson undoubtedly needs to acquire a wealth of talent, but this shouldn’t be a matter of pursuing anyone and everyone.