Whoever coined the phrase ‘progress is a slow process’ was likely a New York Knicks fan. One of the most prestigious sports franchises in the entire world may still be as recognizable as any NBA team, but its on-court success has left them unrecognizable in the competitive sense. Going into a sixth straight season without a playoff appearance, several rebuilding attempts have come and gone in the Big Apple. Can the Knicks latest effort at building a roster able to compete be the one that gets them back on track?
Watch the New York Knicks 2019-20 Season
Next game: at Philadelphia 76ers, Nov. 20, 7:00 p.m. ET
Local TV affiliate for the season: MSG
Streaming option for the season: fuboTV (watch for free)
RJ Barrett is the latest to bear the pressure of getting the iconic Knicks brand back into the spotlight. The No. 3 overall pick out of Duke has been tapped to be the face of the franchise heading into the future. So far, early in his rookie season, it’s been an up and down project. The 19-year-old is averaging a respectable 15.8 points per game.
Like Barrett, the Knicks as a whole have a lot of work to do to get to a level where they’re competing for a playoff spot, much less with the best teams in the Eastern Conference. There are reasons for hope in New York, even if they may seem distant. Yes, the likes of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving passed on the chance to sign, but the addition of Julius Randle in conjunction with Barrett gives the Knicks something to build off of. Perhaps another strong draft class or two and some improved luck in the free agent market could be what gets them heading back into the direction their fans expect.
Knicks November 2019 Schedule
All Times ET
Wed. Nov. 20 @ 76ers, 7:00 PM
Sat. Nov. 23 vs. Spurs, 7:30 PM
Sun. Nov. 24 vs. Nets, 6:00 PM
Wed. Nov. 27 @ Raptors, 7:30 PM
Fri. Nov. 29 vs. 76ers, 7:30 PM
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