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1 Former Knicks player team will face in playoffs, 3 others New York could play

By Jordanna Clark

Jan 29, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43) reaches for the net over Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks won 102-84. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43) reaches for the net over Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks won 102-84. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Robin Lopez
Robin Lopez, Cleveland Cavaliers. (Photo by David Richard/USA TODAY Sports) – New York Knicks /

1: Robin Lopez

Although Robin Lopez was only in New York for one season, every Knicks fan should remember him considering that he played and started in all 82 games in 2015-16. He averaged 10.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in New York.

During the 2016 offseason, the Knicks traded Lopez, Jose Calderon, and Jerian Grant to the Bulls for Derrick Rose. Lopez spent three seasons in Chicago and has since played one season in Milwaukee, one season in Washington, one season in Orlando, and he’s now in Cleveland with the Cavaliers.

In his 15th season, Lopez is averaging 2.8 points and 1.3 rebounds in 7.8 minutes for Cleveland. He started against the Magic in the Cavaliers’ 118-94 win on Thursday and finished with eight points, three assists, and two rebounds in 19 minutes.

The Knicks likely won’t see much of Lopez (if any) in their first-round playoff series against the Cavaliers as he’s taken on a smaller role behind Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.

Never forget Robin Lopez’s fight with Chris Paul in 2016 which resulted in Lopez receiving two technical fouls and being ejected with a busted lip and bloody face.

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