In a past life, NBA Summer League was something exciting to look forward to. When the Knicks had lottery picks and built for the future with young players, it was an opportunity to see what they could do. Remember 2018 Kevin Knox? 2022 Quentin Grimes? For Knicks teams that had little short term hope, it was a way to hope for a brighter future.
It’s 2025 now. The Knicks have gone all-in and are officially championship-or-bust for the upcoming season. They made one pick, No. 51 overall, in the most recent draft. Their young core currently consists of sixth man Deuce McBride and a quartet of 2024 draftees that will struggle to crack the rotation come October.