It’s been five months since the Knicks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, a disappointing end for a team that had aspirations for more.
It wasn’t long after that loss when the organization stunned the NBA world by firing coach Tom Thibodeau , and later hiring veteran head coach Mike Brown as his replacement .
Brown inherited a team that, on paper, is again primed for a deep playoff run.
The Knicks return Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and a healthy Mitchell Robinson. And while team president Leon Rose and the front office didn’t land a star, they bolstered the team’s depth by adding guard Jordan Clarkson and forward Guerschon Yabusele.
The Knicks, who begin their season Wednesday, Oct. 22 against the Cleveland Cav