The New York Knicks lacked a fundamental necessity for every team last season — consistent veteran players that have bought into the system.
Tim Hardaway Jr. was a prayer from the beginning, and the only veteran that helped the development of the rookies was DeAndre Jordan, a player who the Knicks tried to re-sign. With the loss of his talents, the Knicks went out and spent their available cap on tier-2/3 free agents.
Options such as Julius Randle, Marcus Morris, Wayne Ellington, Bobby Portis, and Reggie Bullock now represent the experienced group who will inevitably be expected to help the youngsters develop.