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New York Knicks: The Quarter-Year Awards for 2019-20

By Rob Wolkenbrod

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: Taurean Prince #2 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on as Marcus Morris Sr. #13, Julius Randle #30 and Kevin Knox II #20 of the New York Knicks react to a call during the second half of their game at Barclays Center on October 25, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: Taurean Prince #2 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on as Marcus Morris Sr. #13, Julius Randle #30 and Kevin Knox II #20 of the New York Knicks react to a call during the second half of their game at Barclays Center on October 25, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /
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Best Moment: *Shrugs*

Finding a standalone “best” moment from a 4-17 start to a season is difficult, to say the least. That’s not to say everything has been terrible, from defeating Porzingis twice to Portis’ revenge game; Frank Ntilikina rising from the end of the bench; and RJ Barrett‘s hot start to the season.

It’s still early for that overall best moment of the year, but the Knicks have found their fair share of lowlights along the way. Perhaps brighter days are ahead, even if minimally and sporadically.

Most Awkward Moment: The Steve Mills and Scott Perry Press Conference

After the aforementioned Cavaliers game, Knicks president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry surprisingly took to the podium for a press conference addressing the team’s 2-8 record. They said everything was evaluated in 10-game stretches, so they hoped for brighter days ahead, with a roster that was praised.

It was awkward, especially for a regime that infrequently speaks publicly.

Reports followed of Mills angling for Fizdale’s firing. While it has not happened, a 2-8 record in the second batch of 10 games, along with the Bucks loss, will not help.

Honorary Mention: Enes Kanter Sides with James Dolan

For all the criticism Enes Kanter threw at the Knicks last summer, his support for owner James Dolan was surprising. Not that he sided with Dolan, but the positive praise for anything associated with this organization. It was strange and unusual, but so was Kanter’s 18 months in Manhattan.

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