New York Knicks: Who Should Thrive Under Jeff Hornacek?

The New York Knicks are preparing to create a new identity under new head coach Jeff Hornacek. Which players will benefit the most from Hornacek’s arrival?

Since news broke that the New York Knicks will hire Jeff Hornacek to be the next head coach, attention has shifted to what could be. Hornacek’s an enigmatic figure as a coach due to his brief tenure with the Phoenix Suns and the unorthodox roster constructed by the front office.

The question is, which of the players currently under contract will benefit most from playing for coach Hornacek?

The Knicks don’t have many players under contract entering the 2016 offseason, but there are a number of key assets. That includes the franchise player, the future face of the organization, and another player who’s all but locked in as the starting center.

Thus, evaluating Hornacek’s potential impact begins with determining how he fits with the current core.

Players will be added through free agency, and the organization has expressed interest in trading into the 2016 NBA Draft. Nevertheless, the foundation for team success will be the manner in which Hornacek connects with the players whom New York has already invested in.

The question is, which players should thrive under Hornacek’s watch?

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