2023-10-07 03:06:02
The New York Knicks did not make great boasts in free agency and for their coach Tom Thibodeau this could favor the team’s chemistry and gearing.
“We are practically the same group, but we have to continue finding ways to improve. It can be the little things, the little mental advantages or just paying close attention to the little details.“Thibodeau highlighted.
And he highlighted: “Our chemistry will simply improve a lot by knowing each other for more than a year.”.
On social media, many rumors placed the Knicks close to several players, such as James Harden or more recently Jrue Holiday, but no transfer became effective, and there will be hardly any changes to their roster.
Thibodeau confirmed that he will bet on the same starting quintet from last year, that is, by Brunson, Grimes, Barrett, Randle and Robinson; and the only difference from the previous rotation will be the change of Obi Toppin, now in Indiana Pacers, for Donte DiVincenzo.
Julius Randle improves
Julius Randle played the end of the 2022-23 season injured. Two sprains in his left ankle made him strain the machine in the playoffs to be present against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat, playoffs in which he was not at his usual level due to physical limitations.
The Knicks’ postseason journey concluded, The inside player went under the knife to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle.
Although the organization has not made any statement in this regard, it has been its own coach, Tom Thibodeau, who has confirmed that his pupil is progressing adequately and that he will be ready for the start of the 2023-24 season.
“It’s just constant progress. He has had a very good offseason. “It will be fresh and ready to go,” announces the Knicks head coach.
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