The New York Knicks are currently the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference. While they’ve taken some criticism for their lackluster play against other championship contenders, they’re still positioned fairly well for the playoffs.

Once upon a time, Philly presumably could have extracted every draft pick that New York possessed before it splurged on trades for Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns. The Knicks were always the

Aside from what he’s done individually, Towns’ skill set and presence has helped create one of the best offenses in basketball. It’s not just his shot making, it’s his passing. It’s not just his size, but the gravity he provides as a shooter at his size.