SAD NEWS: The New York Knicks Player Got Greatest Injury At…
For the New York Knicks, the past three seasons have been quite the ride. Following thirty-two games, they were a mediocre 17–15. But when 2024 finally arrived, the squad went on to enjoy their greatest month in many years, winning 14-2 in January. The Knicks have lost nine of their last 14 games since then as things have gotten worse.
Injuries are directly to blame for New York’s recent turn of events. The group has suffered without Julius Randle and OG Anunoby, but they have performed well without starter center Mitchell Robinson. The squad is 1-4 without star guard Jalen Brunson in the lineup as he has also missed games recently due to various injuries.
Although injuries are normal in the NBA, some are questioning whether head coach Tom Thibodeau should take some of the blame for the Knicks’ recent string of injured players. Two things that Thibodeau has been most recognized for over the years are building excellent defensive teams and maybe overworking his guys. While many teams rotate with ten or more players, the Knicks head coach frequently only uses nine or fewer. As a result, the starters play longer minutes, which leads to additional wear and tear.
As noted by Mike Vaccaro of the New York Post, Thibodeau gained his name as a coach of the Chicago Bulls by pressuring his players. Derrick Rose had an ACL tear in the opening round of the 2012 NBA playoffs, which had a lasting impact on his career.
Thibodeau has now been perceived as a coach who pushes players too hard, despite Rose’s defense of him. He acknowledges that it is a part of the game, even if he really doesn’t want them to get wounded. Vaccaro quotes him as saying, “It’s sports.” That is the reality. Playing is the only way to ensure that nothing will happen.
Even though Thibodeau has high expectations for his team, injuries do happen occasionally. Randle was fouled hard, knocked to the ground, and suffered a dislocated shoulder. Following a collision with teammate Isaiah Hartenstein, Brunson injured his knee. Overuse cannot be the cause of either.
“Humans suffer harm,” Thibodeau continued. Everybody has something they’re coping with, and everyone deals with something. I am aware of how fortunate we are to have Jalen, Julius, and Isaiah [Hartenstein] in our group; they persevere and give it their all. Guys like them make up our entire squad.
The good news for the Knicks is that the guys who have been hurt may return soon. And they’ll need to be prepared to play as many minutes as needed when the demanding playoffs begin.