{"id":744682,"date":"2017-09-26T17:34:29","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T21:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/?p=744682"},"modified":"2017-09-26T17:34:29","modified_gmt":"2017-09-26T21:34:29","slug":"doug-mcdermott-knicks-system-fast-greg-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/news\/doug-mcdermott-knicks-system-fast-greg-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Coach Greg McDermott Says Fast-Paced Knicks Suit Son Doug Well"},"content":{"rendered":"
In the aftermath of the Carmelo Anthony trade, the Knicks can start fresh. While many eyes will be on returning rising stars like Kristaps Porzingis and Willy Hernangomez, there is plenty of young talent to be explored on this roster.<\/p>\n
Looking across New York’s roster, there’s a glut of big men and not as many clear-cut small forwards. Whereas Tim Hardaway Jr. and Courtney Lee could play together at the 2 and 3 positions, that would require rolling out a smaller and much less dynamic lineup. Thus, herein lies a very favorable window of opportunity for new acquisition Doug McDermott.<\/p>\n
Before getting traded to the Thunder last season, McDermott was averaging double-figures for the Bulls in a semi-controlled role. Playing in New York and taking advantage of meaningful minutes could allow him to let loose, especially as the Knicks look to replicate the offensive production vacated by Anthony’s departure.<\/p>\n