Introducing The Strickland’s Top 75 Knicks of All Time
There have been many Knicks that have suited up prior to this year’s NBA 75th anniversary season. Who are the best of the best? We’re looking to figure it out!
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The Knicks, moldy baguettes, and the difference between disappointment and disaster
Things have been bad so far this season for the Knicks. But are they disaster-level bad, or merely bump-in-the-road disappointments?
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Keep your trade-hungry fingertips away from my rookies
The Knicks’ rookies have shown so much in so little time… so doesn’t that mean it would be foolish to trade them at this juncture for a non-star?
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The Knicks by the numbers
The Knicks’ 12-15 start has been… let’s just say, less than ideal. What are some of the numbers that explain the extreme drop-off from 2020-21 to 2021-22 thus far?
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Have we finally found the best version of Julius Randle?
Julius Randle has established himself as a star, but could his key to shining brighter be to marginalize the shot that brought him there last year — the midrange — to become a bigger threat inside?
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Julius Randle & RJ Barrett < Julius Randle/RJ Barrett
Since they first met up in 2019-20, one thing has been an unfortunate constant with RJ Barrett and Julius Randle: their fit is potentially dubious, and the numbers back it up. Could the day come when the Knicks need to choose between one or the other?
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Julius Randle is no stranger to the growing pains of a new offensive role, remember?
Julius Randle is in need of a rebrand once again, struggling to find the night-to-night consistency needed to guide the Knicks and their new talent infusion. Could he be better served being a boat than an island?
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Obi Toppin, Immanuel Quickley, and Big 3s
Big 3s aren’t always of the LeBron/Wade/Bosh variety. If we look to the past, sometimes the key finishing piece to a great team is just a player that does the dirty work and provides a spark. Could Immanuel Quickley and Obi Toppin be that for these Knicks?
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The Knicks are losing. All is well.
The Knicks lost two games in a row. The sky is now falling, according to some. But with a little reflection, it can be appreciated just how good these Knicks’ start to the season has been.
When Julius met Evan: A tale of two two-man games
The Evan Fournier experience has paid big dividends so far, replacing last year’s Reggie Bullock at the 2 with a more dynamic player as Julius Randle’s two-man game partner. But just how stark has the difference been?
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Welcome to an opening night where anything is possible
The Knicks are back, and possibly better than ever. Leave your concerns at the door — anything is possible for this version of the Knickerbockers.
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It’s too soon for trends, but not for things that make you go hmmm . . .