The 2017-18 New York Knicks season was highlighted by the emergence of Kristaps Porzingis as a true franchise cornerstone, as he earned his first All-Star selection while averaging 22.7 points and 2.4 blocks per game. Under head coach Jeff Hornacek, the team showed great competitive spirit early in the year, bolstered by the strong interior presence of Enes Kanter and the veteran leadership of Jarrett Jack. Although a mid-season injury to Porzingis challenged their momentum, the campaign saw promising development from young players like Frank Ntilikina and productive scoring outbursts from Michael Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr.