Hook shots: The key word in New York is patience, which is modern code for tanking. … The Knicks sacked Phil Jackson and put Scott Perry in charge of getting back to respectability. … Still not sure what they have in Frank Ntilikina, the No. 8 overall pick who was nagged by minor injuries during camp. … The trade of Carmelo Anthony makes Kristaps Porzingis (18.1 ppg., 7.2 rpg.) the face of the franchise. He predicted on Instagram that he'd be an all-star. Man, don't you wish Rick Mahorn were still playing? I got your Instagram right here, pal.