The first blog post is from Steve Mills.
Take a read. Will post quotes below:
https://blog.msg.com/2017/08/25/a-new-day-for-the-knicks-the-journey-begins/
As I said last month on the day we introduced Scott Perry as our new general manager, we are devoted to a bedrock principle — to restore the pride, work ethic and accountability that comes with playing in New York.
Dogged defense. Crisp, unselfish ball movement. Scraping for loose balls. These will be our hallmarks.
And our plan to become more youthful and athletic is underway with 22-year-old Kristaps Porzingis, the return of Tim Hardaway Jr., 25, Willy Hernangómez, 23, and with the debut of our 1st round draft pick, Frank Ntilikina, just 19.
Now, I’m the one called upon to exercise wisdom. In May — before we brought in Scott — I traveled to France to watch Frank Ntilikina. His physical tools were obvious, and I noticed how as point guard he seemed to sense when to defer to his teammates on offense and when to turn on the aggressiveness.
He, Porzingis and Hardaway, along with Hernangómez and Ron Baker will exemplify a new defensive mindset that puts a premium on making stops. Only from there can a productive offense flow. We will emphasize ball movement, body movement, spacing and screening, while understanding that these changes will be a work in progress. We may not be there at first, but that’s the brand of ball our players will aspire to fulfill.
These players, still young, intent on enhancing their games, engaged in a common objective, are already altering the atmosphere surrounding the club.
Coach Carril would want them on his team.
