Shortly after Joakim Noah‘s absence at the West Point cadets' dinner, the New York Knicks signing was also absent from practice due to a sore hamstring.

Though this is completely unrelated to the separated shoulder that kept him off the court since January, Noah's recent injury history is one to have an eye on.

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Noah posted career-worst numbers last season under Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg, averaging 4.3 points and 8.8 rebounds with a career-low 4.6 field goal attempts per game, even lower than his rookie year.

Hopefully the change of scenery will give the big man a chance to flourish within a triangle system that is meant to keep him involved with several touches through the game.

Joakim Noah should be a good fit in the Knicks' lineup with his uncanny ability to pass from the center spot and his unselfish, team-first mentality.