Understanding just how extravagant the change in culture the New York Knicks experienced this last year is perfectly described by Bobby Portis’s experience with the organization two years ago.
This past season, the Knicks secured the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference, led by a new head coach Tom Thibodeau and an excellent defensive squad. While the roster had its fair share of deficiencies, an intense work rate and extra effort bolstered a team of mainly average players. Julius Randle matters to take a mind-blowing step forward in his development, and RJ Barrett became a sufficient complement to the veteran power forward.