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New York Knicks: 3 reasons to be thankful

By Orestis Rantis

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 21: Trey Burke #23 of the New York Knicks cracks a smile during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on November 21, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 21: Trey Burke #23 of the New York Knicks cracks a smile during a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on November 21, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) /
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3. Tim Hardaway Jr. playing out of his mind

With the Knicks losing Kristaps Porzingis to a torn ACL injury, someone had to step up. That person ultimately ended up being Tim Hardaway Jr., who is currently performing at an elite level.

Being a treat for the fans, Hardaway is not just the best player on the roster. He’s got a legitimate chance at becoming a first-time All-Star.

New York could have an All-Star in town this year. Though Porzingis got the votes for it last year, his injury, unfortunately, kept him out of the main event.

At the moment, Hardaway is averaging 24.2 points in 32.9 minutes per game while shooting a career-high 37.9 percent from 3-point range. He is the team’s go-to player in crunch time and an undeniable candidate for the Most Improved Player award.

The presence of a great scorer like Hardaway gets the offense going. He is the main reason to watch the Knicks this season and what was missing last year after the Unicorn was sidelined.

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