The New York Knicks have a promising young player with superstar potential for the first time in decades. One could argue that, prior to the arrival of Kristaps Porzingis, such a scenario hadn’t presented itself since the days of Patrick Ewing, Mark Jackson, or Michael Ray Richardson.
For as promising and productive as Porzingis may be, the Knicks’ postseason aspirations still rest on the shoulders of one Carmelo Anthony.
Anthony has taken it upon himself to help orchestrate the best stretch of the Phil Jackson era. The Knicks have won five of their past six games, including an incredible streak of six consecutive wins at home—a streak that continued with a 113-111 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets.