From 2015-16 to 2016-17, as well as from the start of this season to its current point, the New York Knicks have made significant progress. Here’s the proof.
In an almost purely positive way, the New York Knicks of 2016-17 are a shell of the 2015-16 squad. There’s a new head coach, 10 new players, three new starters, and noteworthy improvements being made across the board.
Though many remain skeptical of how far Jeff Hornacek and Phil Jackson can lead the Knicks in 2016-17, there are clear signs of progress.
Through 30 games played, the Knicks are 16-14 and looking the part of a postseason-caliber team. That alone is reason to believe that progress has been made, but it’s far from the full extent of the Knicks’ development and improvement.
There are still areas in which the Knicks must improve, but there’s enough progress to evaluate and value after 30 regular season games.
In some regards, it’s an individual player making the first of what will need to be many leaps. In others, it’s a team-wide improvement that’s enabled the Knicks to perform at a significantly higher level and potentially contend.
It’s still a work in progress, but the New York Knicks are a significantly better team than they were a season ago. Here’s the proof.