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New York Knicks: NYK Finally Has An Identity

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 30, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) waits for play to resume against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Knicks 91-89. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 30, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) waits for play to resume against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Knicks 91-89. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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The New York Knicks have reloaded and retooled. With a new head coach, three new starters, and a new sixth man, what exactly is the Knicks’ new identity?

Mar 30, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) waits for play to resume against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Knicks 91-89. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 30, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) waits for play to resume against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Knicks 91-89. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

For the second consecutive season, the New York Knicks will start three new players. The 2016-17 crew appears to be more methodically built, but the point remains; there’s a sense of uncertainty in New York.

The Knicks’ new players are quickly becoming acquainted with one another, but no one quite knows what to expect.

If New York can stay healthy, there’s reason to believe that it can make the NBA Playoffs in 2016-17. Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis have been surrounded by capable playmakers and plus defenders.

There’s also reason to be concerned, as the likes of Brandon Jennings, Joakim Noah, and Derrick Rose have all suffered major injuries within the past three seasons.

Regardless of how healthy they manage to be, the Knicks won’t make a deep playoff run without an identity. Five likeminded individuals will prevail against a team with five players who are in it for themselves.

The question is: what exactly is the Knicks’ new identity?

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