It doesn’t take a crystal-ball gazer to know that the New York Knicks are going to make a trade by the February 5 deadline. The reasons for guaranteeing action can vary, covering everything from clear and enduring roster needs to team president Leon Rose’s tendency to always do something midseason.
Now, though, another driving force has emerged: The future of Kevin McCullar Jr.
Once again on a two-way contract, the 24-year-old sophomore made the mother of all statements during the Knicks’ Saturday victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Through over 23 minutes of court time, he delivered an avalanche of defensive activity, pitched in on both the offensive and defensive glass, and even made three of his six three-point attempts.