But as he has worked his way through a problematic right calf it has coincided with an uncharacteristic shooting slump. As he readied to face the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night, hoping to break the Knicks three-game losing streak, he was searching for answers.

The Knicks' captain gave props to the Knicks' training and strength and conditioning staff following Wednesday's win.

With Julius Randle getting the call as a reserve last year but now in Minnesota, the centerpiece of New York’s blockbuster offseason trade in exchange for JR, Karl-Anthony Towns, is leading the charge for the Knicks this year.