“ Free agency started two days ago, training camp starts in three months. So I guess you can ask me again at camp. ” This is what Donte DiVincenzo answers. when asked by the New York Post on how his role with the Knicks may evolve next year.
The arrival of Mikal Bridges could indeed generate a change in the starting five, to the detriment of the rear who is nevertheless coming off his best campaign in his career, and by far.
But beyond his fate, the guard is convinced that the Knicks will be ” very good ” at any rate. ” No matter what happens the rest of the offseason. Overall, everybody is going to come back and get better. I think with Tom Thibodeau, there's always a foundation, no matter who's on the field. No matter who's on the team. “, he judges.
The latter cites the Knicks' last run in the playoffs as proof. Despite a cascade of injuries among key players, the New Yorkers came very close to reaching the Eastern Conference final.
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” We got a glimpse and a taste of what we can do and how we can take it to the next level. And I think every single person in the organization is going to do everything they can to take it to the next level. “, predicted the full-back, implying that he was getting a little closer to the title.
It will be without their warrior inside, Isaiah Hartenstein, who preferred to go to the Thunder. As a result, Mitchell Robinson should take over the controls of the New York paint after a season thwarted by injuries.
” I think he hears the noise outside with everything that's going on and I think he's going to use that as motivation. “, projects his teammate, who also says he is enthusiastic about the big contract extension obtained by OG Anunoby, at more than 200 million dollars.
” You have to appreciate the situation you're in as players. Everyone is happy for everyone else. Everyone wants everyone else to get paid. Every time you see someone sign a new contract, it reminds you of how you felt when you signed yours. “, concludes Donte DiVincenzo, who signed a $50 million contract a year earlier.
