Preview - New York Knicks

The Knicks made several off season moves, but will it be enough to get them to the top of the eastern conference.
New York Knicks

2000 Record: (48-34), 3rd in Atlantic Division

Player Losses: Glen Rice, Luc Longley

Player Additions: Clarence Witherspoon, Shandon Anderson, Howard Eisley, Michael Wright

Projected Starting Five:

Center - Marcus Camby (6'11" 225 lbs.)
Forward - Clarence Witherspoon - (6'7" 265 lbs.)
Forward - Latrell Sprewell (6'5" 190 lbs.)
Guard - Allan Houston (6'6" 200 lbs.)
Guard - Mark Jackson (6'3" 205 lbs.)

The Knicks made some good off season moves, but it did not elevate them past Philadelphia or Toronto. The additions of Shandon Anderson and Howard Eisley give them more depth at the guard positions. Clarence Witherspoon will take over for Larry Johnson, who may retire, at power forward. Look for the Knicks to make the playoffs and put up a fight before being knocked out in the first round.

By Cory Rivera
Published: 10/9/2001
 
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