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6 TrueFan Bold NY Knicks 2018 Predictions

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6 truefan bold new york knicks 2017-2018 predictions Written By Kyle Crabbe Twitter: @KthetruestKnick 1) Kristaps Porzingis will be a first year All-Star Starter. TrueFan Verdict: I believe Porzingis will have a breakout season with Carmelo Anthony out of New York and Porzingis now being the focal point and Franchise Star with the Knicks this season. 2)The 2017-18 New York Knicks will make the playoffs. TrueFan Verdict: We believe that in a Eastern Conference that will have a group of teams battling for the final 2 playoffs spots, the Kristaps Porzingis led Knicks have a opportunity this season to sneak into the playoffs at the 8 th or 7 th seed in the Eastern Conference. The additions of Enes Kanter and Tim Hardaway will prove very valuable to this Knicks' season in my opinion. 3) Tim Hardaway Jr will be a candiate for the NBA's most improved player. TrueFan Verdict: I believe Tim Hardaway has a great opp

2017-18 TrueFan New York Knicks Season Preview

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2017-18 TrueFan New York Knicks Season Preview Written By Kyle Crabbe Twitter: @KthetruestKnick After a long and headline filled off-season, we are finally ready to start the 2017-2018 New York Knicks NBA season. Here at TrueFan we will preview what we can look for this season from the 2018 New York Knicks. -Top 5 Anticipated Games 1) October 19 th – @ the Oklahoma City Thunder Opening game for the New York Knicks. Will be the NBA debut for French Point Guard Frank Ntilikina, and in his first NBA game he goes up against defending MVP and triple double Superstar PG Russell Westbrook. This will also be Carmelo Anthony's first game against his protégé in Kristaps Porzingis and his former team in the New York Knicks. 2) October 21 st – Home against the Detroit Pistons This will be the Knicks home opener in Madison Square Garden. Kristaps Porzingis for the first time in Madison Square Garden will be introduced as the t

7 TrueFan 2017-18 NBA Predictions

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7 TrueFan 2017-18 NBA Season Projections Written By Kyle Crabbe Twitter: @KthetruestKnick As we get excited for the new 2017-18 NBA Season getting started today, here at TrueFan, we will attempt at predicting a few things that will likely happen in this year's season. - Lonzo Ball will be the undisputed 2017-18 NBA Rookie of the Year. Verdict: My belief is Lonzo Ball's style of play matched with Luke Walton's offensive system will net Ball a rare Rookie season something like what Lakers current President Ervin “Magic” Johnson had back in 1980. Lonzo Ball is a generational passer who standing at 6'6 with a 3-point shot is a tall Jason Kidd built for today's NBA. Ball will bring a new “showtime” to Los Angeles in 2018. - Cleveland Cavaliers will not only dominate the Eastern Conference, but the entire NBA. Verdict: Looking at the team the Cavaliers have put together for the upcoming season, I believe they h

TrueFan Knicks Sign Trey Burke Reaction And Analysis

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NEW YORK KNICKS SIGN TREY BURKE : TRUEFAN REACTION AND ANALYSIS Written By Kyle Crabbe Twitter: @KthetruestKnick On Wednesday October 11, 2017 the New York Knicks announced the signing of former 2013 College Basketball Player of the Year PG Trey Burke. Trey Burke, 25, played last season with the Washington Wizards and continues the Knicks momentum of adding young talent of age 25 and under. Burke joins former college teammate and Knicks biggest off-season acquistion Tim Hardaway Jr in New York. Burke and Hardaway played together during the 2012-2013 NCAA Season and were referred to as the best backcourt in college basketball as they lead their Michigan Wolverines to the National Championship game that season. New York Knicks General Manager Scott Perry also has ties to Michigan University, he was an assistant coach there for 4 years in the 1990's. Trey Burke, is a 6'1 Point Guard that is much heralded and was quite a