Nathan Smith

Nathan Smith

Nathan Smith moved from Australia to Canada in 2021, years after finding the sport of hockey. After moving to Calgary and witnessing a magic regular season run in 2021-22, Nathan fell in love with the Calgary Flames organization. He now looks to continue his writing journey after studying journalism in Australia while bringing all of his passion for the Flames to Flame for Thought.

DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 10: Jalen Brunson #13 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles up court in the game against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on April 10, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Tim Heitman/Getty Images)

5 biggest positives from the Knicks’ 2022 offseason so far

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 6: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks laughs duirng game against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on March 22, 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 Michelle Farsi/Getty Images)

Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley shines in Baltimore’s Brunson League

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Apr 2, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward AJ Griffin (21) shoots the ball against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half during the 2022 NCAA men's basketball tournament Final Four semifinals at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Knicks 2022 NBA Draft: No. 11 pick prospect AJ Griffin

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Mar 25, 2022; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Jaden Ivey (23) shoots against St. Peter's Peacocks guard Isiah Dasher (13) in the first half in the semifinals of the East regional of the men's college basketball NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Knicks 2022 NBA Draft: What would New York be getting in Jaden Ivey?

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WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - JANUARY 14: Jaden Ivey #23 of the Purdue Boilermakers is seen during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Mackey Arena on January 14, 2022 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Ranking the Knicks’ needs in the 2022 NBA Draft

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MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 6: Jalen Duren #2 of the Memphis Tigers dunks the ball against the Houston Cougars during a game on March 6, 2022 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis defeated Houston 75-61. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images)

Knicks 2022 NBA Draft: No. 11 pick prospect Jalen Duren

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 04: Ochai Agbaji #30 of the Kansas Jayhawks cuts down the net after defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament National Championship game at Caesars Superdome on April 04, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Handout/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

Knicks 2022 NBA Draft: No. 11 pick prospect Ochai Agbaji

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 24: Mark Williams #15 of the Duke Blue Devils goes up for a dunk against Marcus Santos-Silva #14 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the second half during the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Chase Center on March 24, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Knicks 2022 NBA Draft: No. 11 pick prospect Mark Williams

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WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 20: Jaden Ivey #23 of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts after a play in the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Mackey Arena on February 20, 2022 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

3 teams Knicks could make a trade with during the 2022 NBA Draft

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TUCSON, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 05: Guard Bennedict Mathurin #0 of the Arizona Wildcats shoots over guard Drew Peterson #13 of the USC Trojans at McKale Center on February 05, 2022 in Tucson, Arizona. The Arizona Wildcats won 72-63. (Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)

Knicks 2022 NBA Draft: No. 11 pick prospect Bennedict Mathurin

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LEXINGTON, KY - FEBRUARY 23: Tari Eason #13 of the LSU Tigers brings the ball up court during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena on February 23, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Knicks 2022 NBA Draft: No. 11 pick prospect Tari Eason

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 19: Dyson Daniels #3 of the G League Ignite is defended by Nik Stauskas #11 and Mario Chalmers #32 of the Grand Rapids Gold during the NBA G League Winter Showcase at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on December 19, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)

Knicks 2022 NBA Draft: No. 11 pick prospect Dyson Daniels

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MADISON, WISCONSIN - MARCH 06: Johnny Davis #1 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts after scoring during the first half of the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Kohl Center on March 06, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. Nebraska defeated Wisconsin 74-73. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Knicks 2022 NBA Draft: No. 11 pick prospect Johnny Davis

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INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES: Allan Houston (R) of the New York Knicks drives to the basket as Reggie Miller (L) of the Indiana Pacers guards 31 May, 2000 during the first half of their NBA Eastern Conference finals game five at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. The best-of-seven game series is tied at 2-2. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)

Ranking the 5 greatest NBA players to be drafted at No. 11

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 20: Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Madison Square Garden on March 20, 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Julius Randle offseason workout photo sparks huge response from Knicks Twitter

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Jul 29, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Keon Johnson (Tennessee) walks off the stage after being selected as the number twenty-one overall pick by the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Ranking Knicks’ 2022 NBA Draft Big Board options for No. 11 pick

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