The Knicks Management's Reinforcement Plan for the New Season! The Houston Rockets' Big Three had joined forces in the Western Conference, while the Bulls had bolstered their veteran roster, but they were ultimately still a tier below.
But everyone understood that looking strong on paper did not mean being invincible on the court.
To win an unprecedented fourth straight championship, they had to make up for every weakness.
They could not allow any flaw to become a hidden danger that could bring down the Dynasty.
The general manager was the first to raise the most central and troublesome roster issue at hand.
"Our biggest hidden danger right now lies in the interior rotation."
"After Arvydas Sabonis officially left the team, we have completely lost our backup center."
That single sentence instantly woke everyone in the room up.
Everyone's thoughts immediately focused as they began an in-depth review of the team's current roster.
The Knicks' starting five for the new season could be called the ceiling of the league.
Point guard Madman Sprewell possessed elite explosiveness and was fierce on both offense and defense.
Shooting guard Allan Houston had just completed a lucrative contract extension, and his mid-range game was unstoppable and consistent.
Small forward Michael Jordan still had the heart of a closer in his twilight years, and his clutch shots stood alone in history.
Power forward Donyell Marshall was a floor-spacing big man whose accurate shooting fit the system perfectly.
Center Li Fei was the league's number-one force on both offense and defense, a super core without weaknesses.
This starting lineup was complete on both ends, highly forgiving, and possessed limitless potential.
Even against the starters of any top team in the league, they could steadily suppress their opponents.
But the key problem lay in their rotation depth—in the