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Knicks: Five Possible Rotations For The 2016-2017 NBA Season

By Joel Zegarra

Feb 2, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) against the Boston Celtics during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 2, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) against the Boston Celtics during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 18, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) defends New York Knicks forward Lance Thomas (42) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Robert Covington (33) defends New York Knicks forward Lance Thomas (42) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

Derrick Rose – Point Guard

Courtney Lee – Shooting Guard

Carmelo Anthony – Small Forward

Lance Thomas – Power Forward

Kristaps Porzingis – Center

Former New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher implemented a change in the starting lineup with two minutes remaining in the first quarter that showed to be effective during the 2015-2016 NBA season.

Lance Thomas was the first player off the bench to replace rookie sensation Kristaps Porzingis at the 4.

Kristpas Porzingis deserves more minutes this upcoming season because he has earned his stripes through putback dunks, blocks and contested jumpers. This is why Joakim Noah should be the first man out of the rotation with Porzingis moving to the 5 and Thomas as the power forward.

Porzingis playing at center is no new arrangement. Many critics speculate that Kristaps is the true definition of a center in today’s league. With his ability to shoot from anywhere on the court and put the ball on the floor, he’s a versatile weapon for those who are guarding him.

Furthermore, Thomas has both defense and offense on his repertoire. Switching Noah for Thomas would not be a liability on the defensive end and could prove to be a deadly rotation with everyone on the floor having the ability to shoot.

Next: Second Quarter Rotation

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