Overview

• Clarkson said he picked New York because "the team was really good" and "they're playing for something," adding that Utah's timeline did not match his.
• Under new head coach Mike Brown, he is slated to provide scoring bursts off the bench in relief of Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges.
• New York prioritized second-unit help after finishing last in bench points and added Guerschon Yabusele and Malcolm Brogdon alongside Clarkson.
• Team analysis suggests the Knicks could have two Sixth Man of the Year candidates with Clarkson's offense and Josh Hart's all-around impact.
• The 2021 Sixth Man winner averaged 16.2 points in 37 games last season and leads the NBA in bench scoring since 2019-20.