New York Knicks: 5 Burning Questions Following The Preseason

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Oct 10, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Chasson Randle (4) dribbles the ball past Washington Wizards forward/center Johnny O’Bryant III (7) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 90-88. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Who Will Make The Cut?

Before anything can else can be addressed, the New York Knicks must make a final decision on which players will begin the 2016-17 NBA regular season on the main roster. 15 players are signed to guaranteed contracts, but three had a chance to take their place.

Ron Baker, Chasson Randle and J.P. Tokoto all played well during the 2016 NBA preseason, but did any of those three perimeter players do enough to earn a main roster spot?

Baker was impressive throughout the 2016 NBA preseason, displaying the defensive tenacity and offensive versatility that New York needs from a young player. The same could be said for Randle, who turned heads before suffering a left orbital fracture.

Even Tokoto was impressive as a defender, transition finisher, and all-around explosive athlete.

It appears to be Baker and Randle who are in the running for the final roster spots, and it wouldn’t be a bad idea to keep both. New York is relatively thin at the two guard positions, including the presence of two injury-plagued point guards.

The decision on which of the three young wings should be kept will be one of the most influential moves Phil Jackson makes in 2016-17.

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