The Knicks recently closed out the season, finishing with a 29-53 record. This, however, should not be a surprise or a disappointment to anyone.
It is simply what was expected. The Knicks have now gone several seasons without a “star” player. Seven-time all-star Tracy McGrady was acquired by the team at the trading deadline, and the move was met with much hype that T-Mac could possibly fill that star void the Knicks have been desperate to fill.
Instead, he was outplayed by players such as David Lee, Danillo Gallinari, and even former D-League standout Bill Walker.
From a competitive standpoint, one could say that the trade was made too late in the season because T-Mac did not have enough time to gel with teammates. By February, the season was already lost. Nevertheless, based on his play during his 24-game stint, I am not sure he would have made more of a difference had he arrived any earlier.
I wish him good luck with his further rehab. I do, however, wish him happy trails elsewhere. I don’t believe there w ...
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Article written by Keith Schlosser