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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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Mar 24, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) shoots the ball in front of Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) during first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) shoots the ball in front of Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) during first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Something To Prove

Technically speaking, every player on every team has something to prove. The New York Knicks take that to the most extreme end of the spectrum, however, with players whose careers and legacies are riding on the 2016-17 season.

The other traits of Knicks’ identity are intriguing, but it’s the’ need to prove they still belong that makes this team special.

Carmelo Anthony is out to prove that he’s still a superstar in the modern NBA. Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah are looking to prove that they can remain healthy for long enough to reclaim similar status.

Brandon Jennings has to prove that he can fully recover from a ruptured achilles tendon and start again for a team in the Association.

Beyond those four, it’s all about players establishing that they belong. Kristaps Porzingis is out to prove he isn’t a fluke, while Courtney Lee and Lance Thomas are looking to prove they can stick with one team.

Even head coach Jeff Hornacek is trying to prove that he can sustainably succeed in the NBA, and that’s exactly why this Knicks team has so much potential: the hunger for more.

Next: The Hunger, Part II

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