The top teams in the NBA have a creator, someone who unlocks the games of other players and elevates their levels of production. In soccer, this player is the “No. 10,” often described as the talisman that makes opportunities for others, making the game easier.
Steve Mills and the Knicks need to hope that Frank Ntilikina is this type of player. If not, they will spend years at a standstill, never realizing their full potential. Here’s a review of the current core, what their skills on the court will show and why they are still looking for their “No.