It’s an interesting way to describe a squad which only won 17 games last season. It’s even an even odder description when you factor in New York striking out hard in free agency this summer.
Despite it all, the Knicks have some great young players who will definitely make an impact this season. RJ Barrett is a rookie with immediate star potential. Ignas Brazdeikis’ role may be unclear, but his natural athleticism combined with a deadly three-point shot could provide great depth off the bench.
But I’m not here to wax poetic about the Knicks’ rookies, fun as it may be.