The $104 million Knicks’ question isn’t Jalen Brunson’s impact at point guard. He’ll be just fine.
Whether the Knicks are racing back toward relevance or face another season of despair rests on their two familiar faces — Julius Randle and. The duo led the Knicks to a 41-31 record in 2020-21. The season hinges on them — not Brunson.
Barrett, Randle and Derrick Rose will hold press conferences Monday for the first time since the 2021-22 season ended. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau likely will not air his first thoughts since the April 10 season finale until after Tuesday’s first practice. Rose was all Pollyana during the MSG Network chat, even when addressing failed Donovan Mitchell trade talks that they desperately wanted to get done.Rose offered a host of the Knicks’ young players — including Barrett, Obi Toppin, Immanuel Quickley — but wouldn’t sacrifice the three or four unprotected first-round picks Utah requested.
“He’s really excited getting started,’’ Rose said. “Did he have some rough patches last year? We all learn from them. He’s ready to go.‘’
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