5 biggest positives from the Knicks' 2022 offseason so far

5 biggest positives from the Knicks’ 2022 offseason so far

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4. The Knicks cleared some veteran contracts

One of, if not the biggest problem for the Knicks a year ago was Tom Thibodeau and his reluctance to use the younger guys on the roster who were producing and influencing victories for the team. Thankfully, New York’s front office was able to move on from the contracts of Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel, and Kemba Walker, making it clear to Thibodeau that the future of the team is also its present.

Sure, Burks played well in the role given to him in 2021-22, but it just wasn’t the right fit for him, his skillset, or the team he was forced to lead. Unfortunately, despite the younger and better options, Coach Thibs refused to budge, leading to plenty of infuriation within the Knicks fanbase, and potentially from the front office, too.

This puts pressure on Thibs and the young guys to step up, but if the Knicks get the improvement they expect from Obi Toppin, Immanuel Quickley, Quentin Grimes, and RJ Barrett, we may be seeing a team that’s incredibly tough for opponents to take out on a nightly basis.

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