For the last 23 games, the New York Knicks have been treading water since Julius Randle dislocated his right shoulder. The squad has grinded their way to a 12-11 record, bringing them to 41-28 on the season. And after last night’s loss at Denver, New York has fallen to the fifth seed in the East, with the Orlando Magic jumping them last night.
It’s fair to say that the team’s postseason hopes rely on the recovery and overall health of their injured starters. While Mitchell Robinson and OG Anunoby are both massive contributors to the New York squad, there may be no bigger X-factor in determining the Knicks’ playoff run than Julius Randle.