For the first time in a long time, the Knicks have several options for how they will fill out their starting lineup. I have been a big advocate for sitting Josh Hart in favor of Deuce McBride, which would optimize the Knicks' spacing on offense. While the spacing is the greatest reason, the swap would also allow McBride to become the point of attack defender on most nights, freeing up Mikal Bridges to shift into an off-ball role.
When the Knicks traded all those first-round picks to pry Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets, they envisioned him being able to guard the other team's primary ball-handling guard.