The New York Knicks are preparing to start the 2021 season on a high note, but the injection of two young rookies by the names of Obi Toppin and Immanuel Quickley. So far during the preseason, both youngsters have performed well, especially Quickley, who has made a serious case to start the season as the Knicks’ top point guard.
Opening the year against the Indiana Pacers will be a good test for a Knicks team that has committed to playing defensive basketball. New head coach Tom Thibodeau wants to field five players who will be aggressive and high energy, overwhelming opposing teams and forcing them to make mistakes.