NBA Power Rankings: Each Team’s Starting 5 On Paper

Jan 19, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) reacts after guard Jose Calderon (3) made a three-point shot against the New Orleans Pelicans late in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks defeated the Pelicans 99-92. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

18. New York Knicks

Starting Five: Jose Calderon, Arron Afflalo, Carmelo Anthony, Kristaps Porzingis, Robin Lopez 

Starting Five Rating: 17

I really, for some odd reason, like the Knicks more than most people this season. I believe Carmelo Anthony will have a huge bounce back season and think they’re going to get more out of Prozingis in year 1 than many are projecting, too.

The Robin Lopez signing was very underrated, as was the Arron Afflalo one. If the Knicks could find a reliable point guard, they actually might be a playoff team but, as is the case with many teams on this list, that’s a big if.

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