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NBA: Seven Teams With The Most Bust Potential In 2016-17

By Michael Saenz

Mar 26, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) leads a break against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) leads a break against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Knicks

Before I talk down on the Knicks, I just want to say that New York being good again is a great thing for the NBA. I’m just not sure that’s going to be the case in 2016-17. This is not about Carmelo Anthony, because he’s a great player – and will be remembered as one no matter how he finishes out his career.

This is about the front office and the roster construction. Short of Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah finding the fountain of youth, I have a hard time believing that this team is capable of finishing as a top 5 team in the East.

I mean, maybe Kristaps Porzingis makes the big jump and surprises the masses on his way to being the ideal sidekick to Melo. But, unless he can accelerate his development by like three years, that isn’t going to happen. I love PorzinGod, he’s just not ready yet to be the second-best player on a good team.

The Knicks have an opportunity to be OK to pretty good this season. Heck, they might even make the playoffs. But, let’s be honest. They aren’t going to make much noise beyond that.

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