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7 CARMELO ANTHONY
Forward
College: Syracuse
Years pro: 9
A prolific scorer, especially in the fourth quarter, but playing on the Olympic Team may have taught him the importance of sacrificing points to involve his teammates more. Has reached the postseason every year, but has advanced just once; hed like to change that.

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11 RONNIE BREWER
Guard
Years pro: 6
Likely starting shooting guard is known for his defense. Hes made just 66 career three-pointers, hitting 24.4 percent. Overall, has shot 50.1 percent, and his selfless play and tough defense helped winning teams in Utah and Chicago.

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23 MARCUS CAMBY
Center
Years pro: 16
Still impacts with his defense and rebounding. Camby averaged 1.44 blocks over 22.9 minutes last year. The Knicks hope to get similar output when hes healthy.

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6 TYSON CHANDLER
Center
Years pro: 11
Won an NBA title (with Dallas), the Defensive Player of the Year as a Knick and Olympic Gold over a 14-month span. Intense and team-oriented, is heart-and-soul of the team. Could display an improved offensive game.

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14 CHRIS COPELAND
Forward
Years pro: Rookie
His play improved throughout the preseason, and is good insurance up front where the Knicks have been banged up. He has played in the D-League and overseas since graduating in 2006.

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2 RAYMOND FELTON
Guard
Years pro: 7
After poor conditioning led to an unimpressive last season for Portland, Felton is in shape, and looking to return to his near-All-Star level of 2010-11. He could, running Mike Woodsons offense, which will have more screen-and-rolls this year.

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5 JASON KIDD
Guard
Years pro: 18
Ranks second all-time in assists and steals and third in three-pointers. His teams have reached the postseason 16 consecutive years. Hes lost a step, but still a strong floor leader and fierce competitor.

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16 STEVE NOVAK
Forward
Years pro: 6
After leading the NBA in three-point accuracy, signed four-year $15-million deal to remain the Knicks sharpshooter off the bench. Hopes to add pump-faking and scoring off the dribble to his game.

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9 PABLO PRIGIONI
Guard
Years pro: Rookie
Point guard for Argentine national team that featured Manu Ginobili and Luis Scola. He is crafty and plays with patience and savvy of experienced international player he is.

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21 IMAN SHUMPERT
Guard
Years pro: 1
During impressive rookie year, showed he can play suffocating late-game defense. Will give this aging group energy and athleticism when he returns from knee surgery.

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8 J.R. SMITH
Guard
Years pro: 7
Unhappy he wasnt named a starter, but is best-suited for coming off the bench. Takes some ill-advised shots, but can light it up if hes hot.

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1 AMARE STOUDEMIRE
Forward/center
Years pro: 10
Worked hard on his post game but injuries in training camp slowed his development there and in building chemistry with teammates. He'll be looking to rebound from subpar season that was rough all around for him, but now he's out for two months.

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40 KURT THOMAS
Forward/center
Years pro: 17
NBAs oldest player joins Camby as only Knicks on the team that last won a playoff series in 2000. Smart, respected and still effective. Remains one of the better post defenders and pick-and-pop shooters and could be invaluable.

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35 RASHEED WALLACE
Forward/center
Years pro: 15
Brings his championship pedigree, toughness, defense and shooting to the Knicks. May be some rust from sitting out the last two years for personal reasons, but hes still fiery and competitive. He says hes less hot-headed. Well see.

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4 JAMES WHITE
Guard/forward
Years pro: 2
The athletic swingman returns to the NBA after playing three years in Europe and gives the Knicks depth on the wing. Averaged 5.7 points in 10 career games for San Antonio and Houston, and owns a 2007 championship ring as a Spur.

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