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New York Knicks: Five lineups to explore after the All-Star Break

By Maxwell Ogden

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 25: Head coach Jeff Hornacek of the New York Knicks reassures Frank Ntilinkina #11 after his foul against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on January 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - JANUARY 25: Head coach Jeff Hornacek of the New York Knicks reassures Frank Ntilinkina #11 after his foul against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on January 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 14: Tim Hardaway Jr. #3 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against the Washington Wizards on February 14, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 14: Tim Hardaway Jr. #3 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against the Washington Wizards on February 14, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

4. Three-Point Binge

PG: Trey Burke
SG: Damyean Dotson
SF: Tim Hardaway Jr.
PF: Lance Thomas
C: Luke Kornet

The New York Knicks would be wise to include at least one veteran in lineups that are overrun by younger players. In this scenario, it’s Lance Thomas who can be the voice of reason for when defensive energy is low and offensive ball movement is erratic.

More importantly: Thomas is the stretch 4 who can bridge the gap and help solidify this lineup as one that can go on a three-point binge.

Dotson and Hardaway may be the best active shooters on the roster, which makes them the perimeter ideal pairing. Both can knock down the three-ball in catch and shoot situations, and both are at least respectable threats off the bounce.

With Thomas and Kornet stepping in at the two interior positions, the Knicks would have four efficient three-point shooters on the floor at all times.

With Trey Burke creating for the shooters with his drive and dish abilities, the Knicks would have a chance to orchestrate the offense with impressive efficiently. Whether it’s pushing the pace or moving the ball in the half court, New York would have a chance to meet contemporary standards.

This is something of a small-ball lineup, but the most important focus would be spacing the floor and establishing the three-point shot as an important key on offense.

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