PLAYERS:
Steve Novak,
Tyson Chandler,
Toney Douglas,
Shawne Williams,
Mike Bibby,
Bill Walker,
Baron Davis,
Tracy McGrady,
Yao Ming,
Carmelo Anthony,
Dwyane Wade
TEAMS: New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets, Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat
TEAMS: New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets, Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat
Despite Tyson Chandler's slow start and Toney Douglas' struggles as a playmaker in the Knicks' offense, it's in fact the lack of depth and many questions surrounding the team's bench that will ultimately bring them down. That is, if the Knicks do not eventually find a balance and receive a boost off the bench.Last season it came from Douglas and the gem that was uncovered in Shawne Williams. Williams became a fan-favorite and was a sharp shooter from either corner of the court. He shot so efficiently through the first half of the season that he even garnered consideration for the "Sprite Three-Point Content"during the NBA's All-Star Weekend. Williams topped off a career season under Coach Mike D'Antoni and finished the season shooting over 40% from beyond the arc on his way to averaging a nice contribution of 7.1 points per game.With Douglas now in the starting lineup and Williams now playing ball across the Hudson for the Nets, the Knicks' ...
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