The Knicks held their first training camp practice on Tuesday, with hopes of beginning a quest that'll ultimately end with them hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy. But before those visions of grandeur come to light, head coach Mike Woodson will need to get all the newcomers on board and figure out everyone's role.

Perhaps the biggest piece of the reworked puzzle is Andrea Bargnani. The former Raptor has already made a big impression with his new coach, and not just because the 7-footer has the natural abilities of someone six inches shorter. But because the former No. 1 overall pick has come to camp focused and ready to play whatever role Woodson deems fit.

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