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New York Knicks: What if each player was a chess piece?

By Brad Wier

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 1: Frank Ntilikina #11 and R.J. Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks during the game against the Boston Celtics in the second half at TD Garden on November 1, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 1: Frank Ntilikina #11 and R.J. Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks during the game against the Boston Celtics in the second half at TD Garden on November 1, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 28: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks warms up (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

New York Knicks: The Queen

This is the most valuable and versatile piece. It can move any amount of spaces NESW and can go diagonal as well. This is the piece that can secure you a victory. If you lose this piece, your chances of winning go way down.

Rj Barrett

You read that description right? RJ is our most-prized player and has a legitimate chance to take a positive step forward next season. He’s not elite at any one thing (except having eyes lazier the T-Mac’s), but he is above average at many different things, which makes him have a complete game. If he can figure out how to shoot even at league average, the sky is the limit. He doesn’t have to shoot like Tyler Herro (sigh) but if he can get to around 35 percent from three, he’d instantly become a top-tier young talent.

We’re banking on you kid. Seriously it’s all we got.

Well all we got left on the chess board besides…….

The King: Frank Ntilikina

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 23: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Frank Ntilikina #11 of the New York Knicks in action against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2019 in New York City. The Spurs defeated the Knicks 111-104. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

Everyone knows who the King is and he’s French.

Next. 1 FA target from every Northwest team. dark

Thanks for reading! Hope you enjoyed this fun exercise on a Friday. Also, catch me on chess.com if you want to lose sometime (@BobbyGenesis).

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