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New York Knicks: What’s Wrong With The Knicks?

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 1, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks center Joakim Noah (13) and New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) celebrate during the second half at the United Center. The Knicks won 117-104. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks center Joakim Noah (13) and New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) celebrate during the second half at the United Center. The Knicks won 117-104. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /

5. New Personnel

It’d be impossible to address the issues with the New York Knicks without acknowledging the elephant in the room. The Knicks aren’t just 12 games into the 2016-17 NBA regular season; they’re 12 games into a new era.

It wasn’t until the regular season opener at the Cleveland Cavaliers that the Knicks’ starting five played its first game game together—and yes, that includes the preseason.

Derrick Rose, Courtney Lee, and Joakim Noah—all of whom are starters—joined the Knicks this past offseason. The same can be said about Brandon Jennings, who’s the Knicks’ backup point guard and sixth man.

Overall, 10 of the Knicks’ 15 players and five of the first seven players in the rotation weren’t on the roster in 2015-16.

Due to the fact that the Knicks have an almost entirely new roster, being 5-7 after 12 games isn’t terribly concerning. What is concerning is the specific issues that are plaguing the Knicks, however, which is why this is ranked at No. 5.

This is far from an excuse, but ignoring the fact that the starting lineup has 12 games of experience together would be silly.

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