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New York Knicks: Realistic Expectations For Joakim Noah In 2016-17

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls forward center Joakim Noah (13) complains about a foul call against him during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Hornets win 130-105. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls forward center Joakim Noah (13) complains about a foul call against him during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Hornets win 130-105. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /
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The New York Knicks signed Joakim Noah to anchor the defense. What can the Knicks realistically expect from Noah during his first season in New York?

Nov 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls forward center Joakim Noah (13) complains about a foul call against him during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Hornets win 130-105. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls forward center Joakim Noah (13) complains about a foul call against him during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Hornets win 130-105. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

The New York Knicks signed 2014 All-NBA First Team honoree Joakim Noah to a four-year deal worth $72 million during the summer of 2016. Though he’s earned the respect of the masses, no one knows how much Noah has left in the tank

Phil Jackson and the Knicks aren’t particularly worried about what the critics are saying about Noah—and with good reason.

His contract may be longer than expected, but Noah is a special and rare breed—both as a player and person. True as that may be, the Knicks have invested far too much money into Noah to simply cherish his presence and ignore any potential deficiencies on the court.

Fortunately for Knicks fans, Noah is widely believed to be one of the players in line for a bounce-back season in 2016-17.

Noah finished the 2015-16 season with averages of 4.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.0 offensive boards, 3.8 assists, and 1.0 blocks in 21.9 minutes per game. He suffered a season-ending shoulder injury after just 29 appearances, however, and posted a slash line of .383/.000/.489.

The question is: what are realistic expectations for Noah’s first season in New York?

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