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Westchester Knicks: Top 5 Moments Of 2016

By Chris Priczak

Mar 1, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Jimmer Fredette (32) drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers guard Brian Roberts (2) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Trail Blazers defeated the Knicks 104-85. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Jimmer Fredette (32) drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers guard Brian Roberts (2) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Trail Blazers defeated the Knicks 104-85. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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There were many bright moments that happened in 2016 for the Westchester Knicks. What were the Top 5 moments of the year?

It has been one long, exciting year for the Westchester Knicks. A combined 32 players suited up for the Knicks in 52 games, which includes the franchise’s first ever playoff series.

While Westchester didn’t win a playoff game, it was something that excited the crowd at the Westchester County Center.

Unlike the previous year, the Knicks started off the season with a positive by picking up a victory at home against the Delaware 87ers. The Knicks went through a few bumps throughout the year.

The team lost five of six in January, which included a tough 21-point loss to the Iowa Energy.

Even with the struggles, the Knicks saw many positives in the following months. The Dub Knicks defeated the Sioux Falls Skyforce—a team that was 21-4 at that time and eventually finished the season with an all-time wins record with a 40-10 record.

Both Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Jimmer Fredette received a call-up within the span of a month. Antetokounmpo showed his defensive ability and amazed everyone with his athleticism.

Fredette had a stellar performance at the NBA D-League Showcase, which gave him momentum leading up to his call-up.

It didn’t stop there for the BYU product. Fredette had his hands full at the All-Star Game. He competed in the 3-point shooting content. In addition, he, along with Jordan Bachnyski, competed in the D-League All-Star Game.

Two months later, Westchester hosted its first ever playoff game. 2,096 fans cheered for the Dub Knicks at the Westchester County Center as they took on the Skyforce. Ultimately when the season ended, the Knicks finished with a 28-22 record—a 10-win improvement from the previous season.

Even with a different group of players, several familiar faces remained in Westchester. Just like the start of the 2015-16 season, the Knicks started off the season with a 6-1 record.

In the span of three games, Chasson Randle went off. His 38-point performance against the Texas Legends was the second-most points a Westchester Knick scored in a game. That doesn’t include the record the Stanford product broke that night.

After his performance in December, Randle was named to the  D-League Prospect Watch in consecutive weeks. On Dec. 21, he was the No.25 prospect. The following week, he moved up five spots.

With all the bright things that have happened in 2016, what are the Top 5 moments of the year?

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