Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors tries to control the ball during the third quarter against Frank Ntilikina #11 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 in New York City. Credit: Jim McIsaac
Even with the Knicks locked-down, no-leaks, top-secret approach to roster building it’s not hard to figure out that there is a need and a desire for a star point guard. But discerning where that will come from might be something that even they don’t know yet within the carefully guarded walls.
Until Game 3 of their opening-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, Elfrid Payton was the starting point guard, much to the chagrin of the fan base.