New York Knicks Starting Lineup Will Be Fluid

New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher suggests the starting five could be fluid and matchup based.

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In terms of the New York Knicks‘ starting lineup, it appears the only constant will be forward Carmelo Anthony. Outside of that it’s possible the team may use a revolving door regarding their starting five.

That’s the word from head coach Derek Fisher who doesn’t appear ready to commit to a specified unit despite the NBA’s regular season beginning today.

“I’m not sure, to be honest, if I’m sticking with that [Friday’s lineup in Montreal],’’ Fisher said. “Unfortunately guys were in and out and created a situation where we may need to be open to moving things around based our opponent right now. We didn’t get a chance to consistently start the same group of five and look at what that would mean. We’ll be open to putting five guys out there to play against the Chicago Bulls and go from there.’’

The belief was that center Samuel Dalembert and point guard Jose Calderon would join Carmelo Anthony in the starting five along with Amare Stoudemire and Iman Shumpert rounding out the unit. That’s still likely to be the cast on most nights though Fisher and the New York Knicks’ coaching staff may attempt to get creative in effort to match up with the opposition.

That probably won’t be a huge hit in the locker room as the ego of players will likely get frustrated if they’re being yanked in and out of the starting lineup, but it might be best for the Knicks until a starting five can establish itself.

Fisher has yet to officially announce who will start in their opener against the Chicago Bulls.

New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher suggests the starting five could be fluid and matchup based.

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