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The Knicks had a pre-media day press conference with President Phil Jackson, GM Steve Mills, and coach Jeff Hornacek last week in advance of Monday's session. Jackson attempted to shut down any questions about the Derrick Rose sexual assault trial, but that's likely not going to stop the New York media from pressing the former Bulls star about the situation and how it could impact his season. His teammates, too, will field questions about it.
There are other big questions, though. Kristaps Porzingis is a known quantity now -- a star. He's going to have questions about expectations for this season and how he can go forward. For Carmelo Anthony, it's old hat, but the same questions about winning a championship, if he wants to stay in New York, what winning the gold medal this summer, and where his career is going are standard.
And of course, Joakim Noah's going to speak. Noah and Anthony are also very likely to be asked and speak on the recent protests of the national anthem over racial tensions surrounding ongoing police shootings.
Plus Brandon Jennings is in the house, and he always has something to say. Really, there are more questions to be asked of Jackson. Is this his last year with the Knicks, with a reported opt out in his deal after this season? Are the Knicks going to run primarily triangle, or something more complex?
This is a bizarre, and fascinating Knicks season about to begin. There's a lot to absorb.
There are other big questions, though. Kristaps Porzingis is a known quantity now -- a star. He's going to have questions about expectations for this season and how he can go forward. For Carmelo Anthony, it's old hat, but the same questions about winning a championship, if he wants to stay in New York, what winning the gold medal this summer, and where his career is going are standard.
And of course, Joakim Noah's going to speak. Noah and Anthony are also very likely to be asked and speak on the recent protests of the national anthem over racial tensions surrounding ongoing police shootings.
Plus Brandon Jennings is in the house, and he always has something to say. Really, there are more questions to be asked of Jackson. Is this his last year with the Knicks, with a reported opt out in his deal after this season? Are the Knicks going to run primarily triangle, or something more complex?
This is a bizarre, and fascinating Knicks season about to begin. There's a lot to absorb.