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4 things Knicks fans hope to learn from 2022-23 training camp

By Daniel Aquino

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 18: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks high fives Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks during the game against the Washington Wizards 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: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks high fives Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks during the game against the Washington Wizards 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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Immanuel Quickley, Obi Toppin, Miles McBride, New York Knicks (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

4. Which of the young guys has taken the next step?

The Knicks go into the 2022-23 season with one of the youngest teams in the NBA. The future of New York (for now) rests solely on the development of the young players. The expectations for this team aren’t too high, which is perfect for the young guys to play freely and prove themselves.

I think many fans would consider making the play-in tournament a success. It sounds pathetic, but let’s be realistic, the Eastern Conference is absolutely loaded this year with nearly every playoff team improving. Letting the young guys off the leash could give the Knicks new life, excite the fan base, and maybe even steal a few wins against the NBA’s elite.

Training camp will show us who’s been putting in the work during the offseason. They must know that they were almost shipped to Utah this summer. I’d like to see them use that as motivation. Everyone on this roster has something they can improve on, and there’s a lot of potential on this team. With there being a fight for playing time, I expect it to bring the best out of everyone.

It’s weird to see “Knicks” and “develop young players” put together in a sentence. I mean, RJ Barrett was the first Knicks draft pick to be signed to a rookie extension in my lifetime. It’s not how New York has done things in the past. This summer especially has shown that these are not the same old Knicks, and that’s exactly what fans have been waiting for. We’ll hopefully find out all these things and more when training camp begins.

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