The Knicks Are (Probably) Better Than You Think…

The New York Knicks have quickly transformed into one of the most talented teams in the NBA, with the Mikal Bridges trade adding yet another Villanova stud to an already stacked roster. With Jalen Brunson proving that he belongs in MVP conversations, OG Anunoby continuously being one of the best defenders in the NBA, and Julius Randle poised to return in any role the New Knicks ask of him, it's worth asking: can this team really win it all?

With all the speculation around a potential Julius Randle trade, it's worth asking if that's something the Knicks even need to realistically consider. Is it actually their most pressing issue? Or will Mikal Bridges be enough to help them weather the storm of cold shooting spells?

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[AlexHoops]

Which tier do you put the Knicks in 👇

Tier 1 - legitimate threat to win it all

Tier 2- can compete with tier 1, but probably can’t go the distance

Tier 3 - middling contender, would need a dark horse run

[AggravatedMan]

Never seen a 3x all star and all team nba player get so much disrespect

[resinct]

W Julius Randle respect. People forget both how good he was last year and that his playoff career has been riddled with injuries.

[marceloasensiofilho]

Julius Randle is being underestimated by a lot of people. The guy is a above average player who can contribute a lot on any team.

[deanoss]

I’ve waited so long for a creator to acknowledge that Randle isn’t a problem, especially not a “fit” problem. With the amount of shooters we have around him, teams will no longer able to zero in on him and help off other perimeter players. Teams were consistently helping off of RJ Barrett to double Randle and that led to a lot of the issues we saw in the playoffs. I can’t wait to see a healthy Randle with Bridges, Donte and OG surrounding him.

If we trade for a backup center without losing a core piece, I find it really difficult to see us losing to any playoff series this year.

[motownnoah]

(Comment before watching) I was disappointed that they weren’t in the “top tier of contenders” in the recent poll you ran. But I’m excited for AlexHoops to tell me where they belong!

[jasonjones]

As a knicks fan who went through Shane Larkin and Langston Galloway starting lineup these videos feel like a fever dream😭

[ChibiMalzahar]

I also worry about center depth because of all the bigs in the east

[Trevor_Schindler]

I'm a die hard Blazer fan, but man am I happy and excited for NY! You guys are my big market team. Screw the Lakers! 💯

[saitez]

In germany we have the Knicks as a top contender.. They are this good fr

[southgooner]

Without Randle we ain’t very strong. We need two players who can command doubles like Boston and Julius is that guy!!

[deanoss]

Also, putting all my money on Valanciunas being the Knicks backup center by the deadline!

[cryingfish]

1. no team wants to meet them in the playoffs

[chugcanthoop]

I honestly don’t think it makes any sense to somehow the Knicks will stagnate or somehow be worse now. I just don’t see how anyone who knows this team and these players would think that. Bridges might not be a great 1st option but he’s a good second option and a phenomenal 3rd option. Keep in mind what I just said, even with multiple injuries this team will still be capable of taking on most teams in the league and at their best I honestly think they have the mold to take on the Celtics and make it competitive for sure. Randle has the perfect situation to succeed with less attention on him now and he really didn’t even get to benefit much from OG last season if at all, now dudes got both as well as the best player under 6’2 Ive ever seen in person at the point so it’s lookin good. Mavs fan btw

[willomanza]

The Knicks were unstoppable last year when Randle and OG were on the floor together. Randle is a beast.

[BigBaz__]

Been binging a lot of your videos, keep up the awesome work man 👌

[BKLYNCARDIO]

Julius Randle’s lack of performance in the playoffs has been overstated. In 2021, he put that team on his back. He got doubled and tripled during the playoffs. That was not his fault. The next year he was injured. The next year, last year, he was injured. He will perform going forward because the team is as talented as it has ever been.

[emoney]

Most excited I ever been for a upcoming season Let’s goo Knicks🧡💙🔥🏆

[conorwatchvidz]

I believe Leon Rose has a plan already for the trade deadline. Ever since he took over, the Knicks make a midseason trade every year that is followed by a win streak and a strong second half of the season. I think they’re gonna use the first half of the season to evaluate, and then solve their center rotation problem by the trade deadline. If that’s the case, then I believe they have a really REALLY good chance at beating Boston/making the finals.

[dimelo]

The knick’s front office has really put together something special here I think 1 move away 1 solid center away from true contention