The New York Knicks strategized around the youth already present on the roster before diving into the free agency market in an attempt to lure big-name players to Madison Square Garden.
Missing out on both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving left them with a boat-load of cash and not many high-profile options to pursue, so finding players to compliment their youth was the next best thing.
Center Mitchell Robinson is primed to be one of the key contributors for the Knicks, and his auspicious rookie season further proves his worth as a second-round selection from last year’s 2018 NBA draft.