Headed into the 2017-18 season, the New York Knicks felt a new beginning on the horizon. They had relieved Phil Jackson of his duties and traded away Carmelo Anthony. It was the long-awaited beginning of a rebuilding project in the Big Apple.
Given the low expectations placed on this young Knicks squad, the team played surprisingly well over the first 33 games, going 17-16.
As a Knicks fan, their games were fun to watch. Despite the clear coronation of Kristaps Porzingis as the best player, the team played as a unit.
Talks of team chemistry swirled around the New York media.