Michael Beasley isn't the only one on the New York Knicks who's been impressed by Joakim Noah. According to the New York Post’s Howie Kussoy, head coach Jeff Hornacek is “shocked” at how well the veteran big man has been playing during the team's workouts.

“Coming off those injuries, literally, I’m shocked of how well he’s played just because I didn’t think he was gonna be ready this early,” Jeff Hornacek said following practice Saturday. “I’m extremely happy with how he’s playing. He’s playing the right way. He sets great screens, he rolls hard, which opens up other things for guys if he doesn’t get it. He’s been finishing with driving layups. He’s been playing great.

“He wants to come back and show everybody what kind of player he is and he’s worked hard to do that over the summer. I give him a lot of credit so far.”

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Noah’s apparent resurgence could cause Hornacek with a bit of a problem in terms of the Knicks’ center rotation. He has already hinted that Kristaps Porzingis will see more time at that position this season. Willy Hernangomez and newly-acquired Enes Kanter will also need playing time at center.

But if Joakim Noah plays as well as Jeff Hornacek claims upon returning from suspension, his veteran experience and leadership should still see him find a place in the Knicks' rotation.