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Knicks need a starting point guard, but from where

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.