Knicks ring project wobbles internally

ambitious project new york knicks He does it staggering into the paint. According to ESPN, mitchell robinson He will miss the start of the season after undergoing ankle surgery, leaving New York’s team with few centers. Isaiah Hartenstein To the Oklahoma City Thunder. Robinson won’t be back until December or January.

In this panorama, Tom Thibodeau His remaining options are Precious Achiuwa and Jericho Sims, but their reliability remains to be seen.

In a recent interview, Sibus said Julius Randle power forward, Could serve as center in a virtual lineup small ballBut the reality is that experienced managers have never used Randle at that position and have always preferred to use players with size at the position. Additionally, Randle is coming back from a lengthy injury and has been inconsistent as of late.

The type of injury Robinson has, if possible, is another concern for the New York team. 26 years Last season, he played in only 31 regular-season games after ankle surgery in December and missed six of the seven games against the Pacers in the conference semifinals due to joint issues.

An unsung hero tempers the Big Apple’s euphoria after a summer in which the New York Knicks announced their intention to take another step forward with renewal after missing out on the Conference Finals. OG Anunoby And above all, a sign Mikal Bridge. Furthermore, the team Sibus They brought in a great complementary piece in Cameron Payne.

team to lead again jalen brunson It has character, unity, and a clear idea of ​​the game. But he lacks the size that is so important in Tom Thibodeau’s granite defensive system, which is fierce and passionate.