NBA: Ranking every team’s starting backcourt heading into 2018-19

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27. Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr. – New York Knicks

The New York Knicks have begun to rebuild after losing Carmelo Anthony, but they have struggled when it comes to their backcourt. Trey Burke has successfully rebuilt his career via the NBA G-League, making his way back to the NBA but still isn’t the guy you want as your starter.

The hope is that Frank Ntilikina will develop into that role, but he isn’t ready for that type of pressure just yet. Tim Hardaway Jr. was given a big contract a couple summers ago, but still leaves a lot to be desired in his game.

The Knicks have two real solid starters in their backcourt, but neither player really has hopes of breaking through their low ceilings. These two guys, more than anything, are more placeholders than future building blocks.