Like Lincoln and Kennedy, a shocking number of parallels exist between the Knicks and Grizzlies. The real stunner is where they differ, and how — and what it suggests about the future

The NBA’s middle-class players have to do more than ever to keep up with the Joneses — making shots isn’t even the baseline anymore.

The Knicks fell to one of the hottest teams in the West, but as per usual lately, strong play from their young core provided a silver lining, especially the defensive dominance of Mitchell Robinson in the paint.

The Strickland’s draft writers compile their first ever mock draft, going through the entire first round and making all 30 picks for teams around the NBA. Following the mock, the guys get into some of the pressing questions for the Knicks and others related to the draft.

Prez breaks down the game of Desmond Bane, a silky shooter from TCU who’s built like a tank, but with a small wingspan. Will the shooting translate enough to turn him into a plus-shooting role player in the NBA?

Jack Huntley takes you into the world of the 95% in basketball, otherwise known as the percentage of time that a player spends without the ball in his hands, and why the Knicks should prioritize off-ball players like Devin Vassell and Desmond Bane in the draft and beyond.

New contributor Stacy Patton dives deep into the options for the Knicks with the No. 8 pick in the draft — from drafting Killian Hayes if he falls, to trading back for numerous assets.