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Young Knicks Guard Making Strides

This New York Knicks guard is taking steps forward this season.

Jeremy Brener

Dec 15, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) defends Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) in the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images
Dec 15, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) defends Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) in the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images / Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images
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The New York Knicks are a team filled with players in their prime, but sprinkled on the roster are some young players that the franchise is counting on to improve.

One of those players is backup point guard Miles McBride, who has certainly improved over the course of his four years with the Knicks.

ESPN writer Chris Herring believes McBride is the Knicks' best young riser on the team.

"As New York's 24-year-old backup guard and sixth man, McBride has been completely solid on both ends of the floor for coach Tom Thibodeau," Herring writes.

"McBride has been a more willing shooter and playmaker -- even when captain and fellow floor general Jalen Brunson is on the court with him -- and it's no coincidence that the club's five most efficient five-man lineups (with a minimum of 25 minutes played together) all include McBride."

McBride has been patiently waiting for his chance throughout the early years of his career in the Big Apple, and last year gave him the first real opportunity to make an impact. He has continued to do so this year, making him a valuable part of the Knicks rotation.

Part of the reason McBride has continued to improve is the fact that his confidence has grown so much. He's been playing more often, but he has also been contributing on a nightly basis, and that helps tremendously for a young player's confidence.

If McBride can continue to grow, the Knicks have a chance to be an extremely dangerous team in the Eastern Conference come playoff time.

McBride and the Knicks are back in action tonight as they travel to the Sunshine State to take on Jalen Suggs and the Orlando Magic. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET from inside the Kia Center.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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