Before the start of the preseason, the consensus was that New York Knicks’ point guard Dennis Smith Jr. would earn the starting job. However, he picked up a lower back injury that has kept him out for the last week and forced him to miss the first preseason game against the Washington Wizards. That certainly won’t help his development and aid in his quest to earn a starting role.
Who did the New York Knicks trot out onto the court against Washington?
Veteran point guard Elfrid Payton started against the Wizards, earning five points, five assists, and two rebounds over 25.