New York Knicks will tweak a bit this 2016-17 NBA season to execute triangle offense with the addition of Derrick Rose. Coach Jeff Hornacek relies on Carmelo Anthony in this complicated offense tactic.
Hornacek will surely employ Anthony on top of the floor with Rose orchestrating the offense. Knicks can also opt to execute triangle offense other way around or with Anthony calling the shots but this depends on Rose's condition. Good thing about the Knicks coming in this 2016-17 NBA season is the multi-position capabilities of both players.
New York president Phil Jackson said that even the great Michael Jordan had difficulties at first when he taught him triangle offense. Primary reason for hard adjustment is the need for player's flexibility and athleticism to run from the wing to the top of the floor too often. Jordan overcame the wall when Scottie Pippen was added to the Bulls as playmaker to free some stress, according to New York Knicks blog.
Another player that went through Jackson's tutelage is Laker's Kobe Bryant. Jackson called Bryant as a natural player for triangle offense so there were not much adjustments made. Knicks has the potential to revive this famous tactic since adding Rose to support Anthony. Rose can carry the ball across the court while Anthony sits on weak spots waiting to receive the ball.
Triangle offense might not be perfected for Knicks at early 2016-17 NBA season because this is not Anthony's natural style but only time can tell.
In related development, ESPN projected Rose's future with the Knicks next summer. The team will technically hit the salary cap with Rose on the ceiling at $29 million. Meaning, Knicks is in for potential dilemma in freeing space to pay their 2017-18 first overall draft pick. At any rate, stay tuned for more developments here at GamenGuide as this new Knicks development unfolds.