The New York Knicks have spent the better part of the past 30 years struggling to find consistency at point guard. Mark Jackson resembled a franchise point guard early in his career, but since that relationship ended, there’s been a carousel of players at the position.
When the Knicks traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks, the hope arose that the search had finally ended.
The Knicks acquired multiple draft picks from the Mavericks, but Dennis Smith Jr. was the prized acquisition. He projected to be able to fill the void at point guard with a well-rounded skill set and the explosive athleticism that’s long been missing in New York.