The New York Knicks took a polarizing leap of faith when general manager Steve Mills invested four years and $71 million in shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. Thus far, it’s been labeled as the most shocking move of the summer.
As Knicks fans process what Hardaway Jr.’s contract entails, the expectations are beginning to grow in a seemingly insurmountable manner.
With an average of nearly $18 million per season coming Hardaway Jr.’s way, all eyes will be on his long-term development. That isn’t to say that he hasn’t already made progress, but instead that he still has work to do in order to justify the contract.