I wanted to wait until the roster took a final form before attempting to evaluate what the team now looks like. There may yet be changes but...
Some general observations that we can make are as follows.
The Knicks are serious about development.
The Knicks haven't kicked anyone to the side. Randall, Payton, Knox, and DSJ are still here. This a mixed blessing. Teams that stay together jell together more quickly with time. Somebody will prove their worth and others will follow their bliss elsewhere.
There is a LOT of uncertainty as to who will play and who will sit at the guard and swing positions.
The frontcourt has taken on a much more defined profile. Robinson and Noel will hold down the center spot and Obi and Randall will lock down the PF position. This is a very healthy development in terms of potential playing time and confidence.
IMO, this is an upgrade from last year. Robinson is that much further down the road and Noel a younger, competent center backup.
Obi will be a beast and seeing less of Randall a good thing.
The Knicks are rich in picks.
The backbreaking truth is that this may be another unwatchable season in hell. The lure of over-the-horizon talent has become like heroin to every front-office in recent memory. This team will likely lose a LOT of games.
Time will tell.
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