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4 things to expect from the Knicks during the 2022-23 season

By Desmond Novack

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 18: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks reacts after defeating the Washington Wizards in the game at Madison Square Garden on March 18, 2022 in 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 18: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks reacts after defeating the Washington Wizards in the game at Madison Square Garden on March 18, 2022 in 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Julius Randle
Julius Randle, New York Knicks. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) /

3: An improved season from Julius Randle (maybe)

Before joining the Knicks, Julius Randle was a pretty effective role player using his ability as a slasher to work off-ball to get himself open for easy buckets. However, once he joined the team, things changed for the worse, as Randle became an inefficient, ball-dominant player who was more of a negative than positive on the floor.

Don’t get me wrong, Randle’s 2020-21 season was nothing short of fantastic. However, that was one good season in the three that he has had in New York.

Despite all of this, though, I still believe there is room for Randle to go back to his old play style next season now that things have gotten better around him. Before I go into that, I will say this — Randle is not, and should not be the first option on this team. In my opinion, in terms of who has the ball in their hands in the starting lineup, Randle should be third behind Jalen Brunson and RJ Barrett.

If Randle is willing to accept a role where he has the ball in his hands less, then I believe there will still be a future with him on the Knicks. However, if he does not accept this role, then I believe it would be best for New York to move on from the former All-Star.

I believe that if Randle has the ball in his hands less while working more off-ball and simultaneously improving defensively, then he will become a tremendous complimentary piece.

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