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New York Knicks: The Real Problem Is Still Basketball Related

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 2, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek looks on with his team in the final seconds of the second half loss against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek looks on with his team in the final seconds of the second half loss against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 7, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) dribbles the ball away from a defending Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Brooks (00) in the second half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 123-109.Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) dribbles the ball away from a defending Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Brooks (00) in the second half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 123-109.Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Execution, Part II: The Fix

As previously alluded to, the New York Knicks are infatuated with isolation basketball, don’t draw fouls, and struggle to finish at the rim. The fix for the Knicks it to address those issues, but what exactly must they do to correct the flaws?

The first and most obvious fix for the Knicks is to blend the isolation plays with a firm commitment to maintaining steady ball movement.

The Knicks are currently 17-8 when they accumulate at least 20 assists and 1-13 when they fail to reach that number. Furthermore, the Knicks have an effective field goal percentage of .540 on catch-and-shoot plays and .404 on pull ups.

New York can still turn to the likes of Carmelo Anthony, Kristaps Porzingis, and Derrick Rose in isolation, but it’s impossible to debate that the offense better when the ball is moving.

New York must do a better job of finishing at the rim, but it must also create more effective plays in that capacity. Thus, it’s imperative to note that New York rank in the bottom 10 of the NBA in the percentage of pick and roll plays run for the dive man.

In other words: the Knicks need to keep the ball moving, limit isolation plays, get to the free throw line, and create scoring opportunities for big men through the pick and roll.

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