When the New York Knicks signed point guard Kemba Walker to a two-year contract, they knew he would be bringing in elevated offensive abilities and leadership. Featuring Elfrid Payton as a primary starter last year, the Knicks went into the offseason prioritizing the PG spot.
After retaining Derrick Rose on a three-year contract, the front office didn’t stop there, securing Walker’s services and drafting Miles McBride out of West Virginia with the 36th overall pick.
However, Kemba has the potential to be the difference-maker and catalyst behind a team that simply lacked scoring production during the postseason.