NBA: Five Must-See Teams on League Pass in 2016-17

By Drew Clark | Oct 14, 2016

Dec 16, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) and forward Paul Pierce (34) battle for the ball with Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during an NBA basketball game at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Bucks 103-90. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 19, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) and New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) react after a shot by Porzingis (6) during second half against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden. The New York Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls 107-91. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

3. New York Knicks

You’re looking at the newest super team in the NBA. If anyone can challenge the Cleveland Cavaliers, it has to be the shot-jacking of Carmelo Anthony and Derrick Rose combined with the majestic unicorn that is Kristaps Porzingis.

But, to be for real.

The New York Knicks may be back in the playoffs this season if the “Big 3” mentioned can stay healthy. Rose is nowhere near the 2011 version of himself, but if he can become a facilitator in an offense with plenty of shooting, he will vastly improve this team from a Jose Calderon led team last year.

New York ranked 20th in made three-point field goals last season so that will be an area of focus to improve upon. Brandon Jennings and Courtney Lee fit nicely into new head coach Jeff Hornacek’s system.

This will be one of many teams in the East hovering around the .500 range or a few games above. If they can put together streaks of wins together, the possibility of a top four team in the East is not completely out of the realm.

Madison Square Garden is the best venue in sports and each NBA star that comes to NY to play in MSG is always looking to put on a show. Combine that with the potential the Knicks bring and you have must-see basketball. A must watch on League Pass.

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