What Tim Legler has said about New York Knicks

Legler argues the champion Knicks should be ranked as the favorites in the Eastern Conference entering next season.

“for me, the Knicks should be the team that's placed at the top of the pecking order in Eastern Conference going into the season”

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Legler reports that only the 1984-86 Lakers had a higher collective starters' field-goal percentage this deep into the playoffs than this Knicks team.

“had a higher field goal percentage collectively amongst starters than the Knicks team this year were the 84, 85, and 86 Lakers”

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Legler says it would be foolish to deny the Knicks could win the championship given how they are playing.

“I think it'd be foolish for any person to watch the Knicks right now and not say that they absolutely could envision them being NBA champions”

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Legler argues Jalen Brunson's defining trait is a certainty about his shots that exceeds any other player in the league.

“I think Jalen Brunson is more certain And especially in big spots, when he goes up to release the basketball than any player in this league”

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Legler attributes Mikal Bridges' shooting surge to an offensive change that keeps him moving rather than waiting on high ball screens.

“His natural motion now within the spacing they have is so much more suited to him than standing around waiting and watching high ball screen 45 times a game”

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Legler says Karl-Anthony Towns' reliable, physical rebounding kept the Knicks winning even when his offensive fit was questioned.

“It was like death, taxes, and and 13 rebounds from Carl Anthony Towns”

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