New York Knicks: Realistic Expectations For Derrick Rose In 2016-17

The New York Knicks need starting point guard to step up in 2016-17, but what are realistic expectations for what he’ll be able to provide?

The 2016-17 NBA regular season is less than one month away from commencing. Thus, the pressure is on the New York Knicks to create chemistry and camaraderie amongst players and coaches before the opening tip on Tuesday, October 25.

The question of the hour is as follows: what exactly are realistic expectations for the players in orange and blue?

To answer that question, the rational starting point can be found in those very words: starting point guard Derrick Rose. Rose was acquired via trade during the 2016 offseason, and he’s projected to be the Knicks’ floor general.

Though he has endured a number of injuries over the past five seasons, there’s an optimistic belief that he’ll contribute big numbers in 2016-17.

A season ago, the Knicks received averages of 7.6 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.2 rebounds in 28.1 minutes from starting point guard Jose Calderon. The hope is that Rose can not only outproduce Calderon, but nearly double his production.

How realistic is that expectation? Let’s get to the bottom of that burning question.