The Knicks have done a fantastic job of rounding out their starting five and beefing up their bench this offseason. Acquiring Mikal Bridges from the Nets gives the team one of the best defensive wings in basketball, not to mention the extension of OG Anunoby, an elite defender with underrated scoring ability.
The Knicks have as good a starting five as any team in basketball, but what they have on the bench could make or break a tight game. After setting a franchise record for 3-pointers made in a single season, their not-so-secret weapon, Donte DiVincenzo, is now a rotation piece coming off the bench, immediately becoming a favorite to win Sixth Man of the Year.
DiVincenzo was a key starter last season in 63 of 81 games. He worked his way into the equation as injuries mounted and his scoring efficiency was off the charts. He averaged 15.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and a career-high 1.3 steals. He shot .443 from the field and posted a career-high .401 three-point success rate.
In other words, DiVincenzo was a walking basket every time he stepped on the floor, and the Knicks need that kind of performance on their second team.