Cleanthony Early visited the Knicks' Monday practice

The New York Knicks held a practice on Monday afternoon, and wouldn't you know it, an old friend stopped by to give some encouragement.

Cleanthony Early, on crutches, visited the Knicks at the practice facility today.

— Al Iannazzone (@Al_Iannazzone) January 4, 2016

Early was shot less than one week ago, and he's already up and about. That kid is one tough S.O.B.

#Knicks Arron Afflalo sed teammate Cleanthony Early on crutches was in good spirits at practice facility Monday

— Fred Kerber (@FredKerber) January 4, 2016

In other news, here's a clip of Lance Thomas teaching a couple of scrubs how to hit a jump shot.

Link to video of Carmelo, Kristaps & Lance Thomas shooting after practice: https://t.co/HL9ZxVpq3q pic.twitter.com/yoKWd2SjxF

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) January 4, 2016

One of those scrubs has some big plans for Tuesday's rematch with Atlanta:

Melo was told he's about 170 points from passing Larry Bird on the all time scoring list. "I’m going to get that tomorrow," he says jokingly

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) January 4, 2016

Slow down, Melo. I'd settle for 80 points tomorrow and 90 points Friday night against the Spurs. That would certainly improve the atmosphere at the P&T meet-up.

The club is now officially on their road trip. Go Knicks! Go Cle!