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Six threes won’t solve the Knicks’ new point-guard concern

Miles McBride can help the Knicks with Jose Alvarado uncertain, but six threes against Boston do not settle the ballhandling question.

By Alexander Wilson · Empire Sports Media

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 2:35 PM

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Alexander Wilson argues Miles McBride should not be forced into running the Knicks' reserve offense despite his hot shooting.
Jose Alvarado was listed as questionable for the Orlando game after suffering a left ankle sprain.
McBride scored 20 points, hitting six three-pointers, with one assist against the Boston Celtics.

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Alexander Wilson of Empire Sports Media argues that Miles McBride's strong perimeter shooting should not automatically push him into the New York Knicks' primary backup point-guard role. Reserve guard Jose Alvarado was listed as questionable with a left ankle sprain ahead of the matchup against Orlando, leaving New York with potential backcourt ballhandling concerns.

Wilson contends that the Knicks should separate scoring from playmaking, noting McBride had only one assist alongside his 20 points against Boston. The writer suggests staggering Jalen Brunson's minutes or giving Tyler Kolek an audition rather than overloading McBride with organizational duties.

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Six threes won’t solve the Knicks’ new point-guard concern

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