How the New York Knicks Saved Their Franchise: The Impossible Rebuild

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[@myfriendtylercar6946]

I love your videos there the best but it’s funny sometimes that when you make a video the exact thing that you thought wasn’t going to happen happens

[@bigjalopy]

I LOVE PROMOTING GAMBLING ADDICTIONS WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

[@dacommish23]

KD should have listened to his dad and went to the knicks

[@Odysseus1999]

Jalen Brunson IS a superstar, and he’s getting better each year with us. He’s 4th in scoring right now, how wouldn’t he be a superstar?

[@cptsonicbelmont]

I think he's understating the media bias against the Knicks. No, it's not a coordinated effort, but it's pretty obvious that in the casual fan's eyes (who make up most of the NBA's fanbase), the Knicks are still the team to laugh at. It takes a very long time to change that reputation - it took championships and multiple finals appearance for teams like Golden State to be taken seriously. Also, Brunson is an amazing basketball player, but his game isn't "sexy", for lack of a better term. He doesn't play for highlights, he's gritty, tough, and hardworking. No disrespect to other superstars, but he plays for his team first and foremost.

[@silveryo7678]

He absolutely has been and will show the world that once again to not underestimate him this post season

[@peterweiss123]

I get you, but besides being an amazing scorer, he isnt a flashy, athletic freak, dunkin player as well as exotic or cocky and extroverted as hell as others like a Lebron, Giannis, Anthony Edwards, Luka or Jokic. But he'll get his probs in future, if he plays the way he plays now, love this guy as well!

[@ExtraterrestrialBeing-jc7to]

The knick won't make it pass the second round

[@shawnjohnson8675]

@@ExtraterrestrialBeing-jc7toWho’s your team? If we don’t make it past the second round, it’s because Julius is out for the season.

[@MarioNotBros]

The Josh Hart move is seriously one of the most impactful trades I've ever lived through. And then the next year we got OG Anunoby. I love this Knicks team, man.

[@ogbigperm178]

Don't forget the D. Rose trade

[@Krackalackamore]

And bojan now

[@stefkobl]

Hart trade reminds me of Denver taking A.Gordon. No matter how talented and good offensive options you have, you need those "dogs" who will run&bite on both sides of the court, they are also pumping some dopamine into your other players and whole team plays better. I think they could sneak in conference finals without problem tho. Nice rebuild, reminds me of Denver like I said. Cheers.

[@MarioNotBros]

@@stefkobl cheers!

[@jessicaellison7332]

The Knicks getting josh Hart n anunoby was the two best moves I've seen in a long while for anyteam

[@gugga2745]

as a knicks fan born in 04, this is the most fun ive had since i was 9 as a knicks fan. since the turn of 2023 the team has been transformed and is still playing insanely well this season with 3 starters missing significant minutes and a lot of turnover of roll players

[@bloodhoundo9320]

y'all are cursed with injuries

[@gugga2745]

@@bloodhoundo9320 no we just made some shit ass trades and signings thats all. why was joakim noah gives 72 million. the only memory i have of bargnani is him airballing a dunk. we traded jr and shump for a bag of fritos and im talking about those ones youd get in school that could literally fit in ur pocket. we gave lance thomas OVER 20 MILLION

[@Apsburner9717]

Yea bro I was born in 2003 and I’m so happy that I can finally enjoy watching my home team play

[@lewimaoziyah]

04 baby here as well

[@godofthisshit]

@@Apsburner9717Enjoy the ride

[@sama2086]

I was sad about Randles injury hurting our chances this post season, but this video reminded how far we've come and that this summer and beyond we're still in a great position. LETS GO KNICKS 🧡💙

[@NotGord]

Randle has always been bad in the playoffs what is there to be sad about.

[@bloodhoundo9320]

@@NotGord fr it'd be the same result with or without him

[@richborn6700]

The Eastern Conference KAT

[@joelreyes978]

@@richborn6700 modern day derozan

[@kens2328]

They saved their franchise when they got rid of Carmelo. They’ve just been rebuilding since then.

[@tesl11119gd]

Credit to Leon Rose and staff for being patient and not making panic mode moves these last few years. Knicks have now become relevant in the league and are getting noticed. Good signing of Brunson and building around him with nova buddies, traded OG for defense, Achiuwar fits in nicely, Bogdanovic provides bench presence and Hartenstein signing before all this and filled in nicely when Robinson was injured and now is starting at 5 spot for NYKs

[@stefanlal3060]

Had bone head management realized the knicks needed defense earlier then knicks would of been relevant.

[@lbesa1]

The Knicks superstar is Jalen Brunson. He has blossomed into the best point guard in the East. It’ll be interesting to see what the future Leon Rose moves are for the team. If Knicks keep playing at this current pace, they can make a deep run in the playoffs.

[@THE_HORSEYY]

I wonder if only offensive players get to be superstars

[@Rev_erse88]

@@THE_HORSEYYquiet

[@andrewzapata9420]

Tyrese maxey just entered the chat

[@astrahcat1212]

You say that...but games 1 and 2 he went like 7-54 or something and got lucky on the bounce in game 2

[@chartheredcometaznable2345]

​@@andrewzapata9420 3-1 Knicks

[@lev231]

Do a video on the John Walls' Wizards era or how the Kings went on a 16 year playoff drought

[@bloodhoundo9320]

the king playoff drought sounds more interesting tbh, there's more history to dive into

[@jxmmykriminallive]

@@bloodhoundo9320 the way the kings kept drafting bigs w lottery picks while they had demarcus cousins on the roster was so ridiculous lmao

[@ozzyramirez740]

Minnesota deserves one

[@bloodhoundo9320]

@@jxmmykriminallive idk how an nba team is that blind lol

[@richborn6700]

​@@ozzyramirez740if we make a decent playoff run Dylan definitely needs to cover Minnesotas rise back up. One WCF back in 2004. Now the third straight post season since the late 90s. Anthony Edwards is what we hoped Love, Wiggins, even KAT could have been. Plus the ownership struggle is a chapter in itself

[@ZL60204]

Shitty that Randle is finished for the season, but I'm still excited to see what they can do in the playoffs

[@bloodhoundo9320]

they're probably going out second round/conference finals at best

[@MakeHerSquirtle]

@@bloodhoundo9320conference finals is extremely generous. Second round is most likely if they don’t get bounced in the 1st round

[@SayMy_User_Name]

They’re set up for years to come though.. it’s not like this year is chip or bust, they will come back stronger than ever next season

[@mr.pointman1930]

Randle always suck in Playoffs. That is always his habit.

[@JoeBro915]

@@mr.pointman1930this team covers for his weaknesses exceptionally well. I feel as though this wouldve been his year. He’s dominant in isolation and secondary playmaking and we’re missing that badly

[@hambrothersx3ham777]

Finally some knicks love

[@Muq-bx4ir]

The persona music is such a good added touch to this video

[@BBallGOAT]

Congrats to the Knicks. They are a great team. Coming from a Nets fan. Brunson is that dude. It'll be interesting to see what they can do in the Playoffs.

[@roshawnpesso8608]

Look what they’re doing

[@KenKaniff-dw4jw]

As a longtime Knicks fan I cant beleive we have the team we have. Its an actual team. They play hard, and play for eachtother. I love how we dont have Durant. Didnt want a Melo era 2.0. This team reminds me of the 90s era Knicks.

[@dusk6159]

Rip Nets and their big 3

[@expychristian]

And can I just say: Persona music in an NBA analysis video is GOATED.

[@mekacrab]

Persona music anywhere is goated

[@expychristian]

@@mekacrab Amen to that.

[@GraitBritton]

What song is this? Seriously asking.

[@expychristian]

@@GraitBritton it's from Persona 5! It's called "Wake Up, Get Out There" (I'm serious)

[@GraitBritton]

​@expychristian bro...thats not the song in the intro. The very 1st song..HELP YA BROTHER 😂😂

[@JuanTonSoupXP]

**injuries have entered the chat**

[@ashinyblockreal]

I just want one season of a deep playoff run

[@bloodhoundo9320]

​@@ashinyblockreal❌❌❌❌

[@mhead1117]

East is mid they can still make a run

[@ashinyblockreal]

@@mhead1117 Celtics are sellers, bucks are I don’t even know, Cavs are falling off, and Magic are somehow this good.

[@randomchannel-px6ho]

Yeah this really could've maybe been their year with a healthy Randle. Next year Anunoby may opt out and their bench death is going to be gutted, it's still going to be a strong roster but the East is going to onky get tougher, for example a healthy 76ers finally free of Tobias Harris' awful contract

[@MaxS-qi8ni]

The Knicks do have a superstar

[@Skyfeyyy]

My glorious king Dylan with a 30 minute video oh yeah 😍😍😍

[@mhead1117]

Insane glazing

[@Skyfeyyy]

@@mhead1117 not if its Dylan tho

[@mhead1117]

@@Skyfeyyy nah its still glazing

[@LilSephy]

As a Knick fan I BEEN waiting for a video like this

[@deenyce2216]

J Brunson is our super star don’t matter if the media doesn’t see it. We New Yorkers see it.

[@FlierEmblem_]

I am so used to tuning out the media after they spent most of the last two and a half decades clowning us, I did not even realize they have ignored our S tier rebuild. I am 24, 2021 and this year have been the most fun I have had as a Knicks fan my entire life. Unfortunately injuries will probably take us down prematurely, but I cannot wait for the future. Thank you for bringing attention to them.

[@jacksonharris9488]

Ima drop some banger ideas The Sacramento kings 16 year playoff drought How the Milwaukee bucks went from purgatory in the 2000s to one of the most beloved franchises The we believe warriors era How the wizards never made a conference finals in 40 years The MJ era in charlotte How CP3 never won a championship The dirk nowitzki era in Dallas How minisota never won a playoff series the past 20 years

[@MNSportsJunkie101]

There's certainly a lot of material for a Minnesota video, especially with the rise of Anthony Edwards and the wild trajectory of the Rudy Gobert trade.

[@billblaski9523]

None of these are banger ideas. Lol nah jk, I'd watch them

[@richborn6700]

All of these were better ideas than over 20 min on DeAndre Ayton

[@bloodhoundo9320]

@@richborn6700 hey man don't slander dominayton

[@bloodyheart936]

Why don’t you make them?

[@ethanhan1094]

You had me at Persona 5 - OST

[@thelonelygiraffe4129]

“The King of New York- Trae Young” is insane.

[@bloodhoundo9320]

he wears their crown

[@musicandmagic909]

I hear no lies

[@lucasmartinez5703]

He hasn't done anything. And his team shrivels to our team.

[@dusk6159]

Rip Trae

[@francisbaxter4663]

@@bloodhoundo9320 that’s not even realistic when Jalen Brunson is actually on the Knicks, and trea young has done nothing since. Brunson is the king of ny.

[@christianmirafloresjr.7766]

12:07 Dylandoesbasketball with the Persona 5 music “Butterfly Kiss” ?? Fire bro

[@baconbits3731]

Jalen Brunson is the little guinea pig 😂😂😂

[@ShadowThe771]

The Knicks getting rid of Porzingas and not getting Kyrie and KD were the best choices they ever made in the past 25 years.

[@NeryVarti]

We got a superstar and everyone finna see in the playoffs

[@M-Cherian]

They saved their franchise, because they didn't listen to Stephen A Smith 😀

[@cropunisher5879]

True

[@jameskreisler6083]

DylanDoesBasketball video chronicling the Knicks return to power I AM SEATED

[@aidangoodwin7031]

Never knew that the NBA and Persona music was a combo I needed.

[@MakeHerSquirtle]

Damn Dylan switched it up with Persona 5 music this vid, I fw it

[@Tone2K]

I stopped watching the NBA and the Knicks a while ago and been out of the loop. This is such a great summary and breakdown to help catch up! Thanks for this!

[@chrsvldz]

noticed you used the persona 5 soundtrack to jazz up your vid. love your content man, keep them coming!

[@GetCaughtLacking]

people need to look at the sheer imrpovement from rj barrett after the trade to the raptors. he went from 18-4-2 on 42-33 splits to 21-6-4 on 56-43 splits. he improved in every category and his splits shot up considerably even his ORTG, DRTG, OBPM, DBPM, BPM, VORP, OWS, WS, WS/48, TS%, and PER. he has become a completely different and better player and is slowly becoming something worth the 3rd pick

[@bloodhoundo9320]

can he keep it up, though?

[@GetCaughtLacking]

@@bloodhoundo9320 i don't see why not he's been doing it for 23 games I think

[@fahadkhan5721]

Just needed a team to play around him, both parties better off without each other

[@doesntmatter5744]

@@GetCaughtLacking23 games isn‘t that big of a sample size. Very possible he actually is that good, but he could also regress next season. Mikal bridges averaged like 25 points on good efficiency last year after the trade and is nowhere near that this season.

[@GetCaughtLacking]

@@doesntmatter5744 i mean rj has been doing this consistently since the trade so who knows. from the sample size we got it looks like a completely new RJ but we'll have to wait until next season

[@benjaminberfield7745]

Hiring Tom Thibodeau was the turning point. Not trading Kristaps.

[@EmeraldOtter2]

Hey Dylan, I just want to say thank you for what you do. Your videos really inspire me and every time you upload I drop everything and watch. Masterpiece after masterpiece.

[@PhireFlyy]

Great Recap Video. Good work man

[@Beastdiesel1]

As a Knicks fan I never thought we’d get a positive Dylan video. It’s been a long ride, still more to do

[@LPgeneratorx]

A Knicks Redemption Arc video from Dylan? Whoever let this man cook give him the keys to the kitchen

[@blusef1]

Thank u for making this! I haven’t kept up with the Knick since linsanity lol but I love watching this Brunson, hart, Randle team! The grit is unmatched. This filled in a lot of gaps for me as far as how they got here.

[@luxsenpai]

12:01 ngl you earned my respect even more with using P5 music here 💪🏾

[@vincentfazio8768]

appreciate this bro , New York Knick nation appreciates you

[@derkolumbe5036]

Thanks for your entertaining videos keep the good work up ❤💪🏽

[@kalm6872]

this was an amazing video explaining all the moves the knicks made to be where they are right now. Great explaining and pieces of proof to prove your points.

[@TheKing60210]

I just gotta aay youre editing is goated lol

[@elisharamsey7321]

I enjoyed this video. Keep up the hard work hopefully, let’s go New York Knicks.

[@donrightgaming1455]

Yep I’ve been through ton of heart break this team they have this year gives me hope finally

[@tashonlittle1362]

Great stuff!

[@laxdemon13]

Thanks for the recap. I’m an old head Knick fan but fell off keeping up with sports in general over the last decade. This current team reminds of the brief Spree/Camby/LJ/Houston era.

[@Prawduk730]

It was a bold move to rebuild but I’m glad the Knicks took their time to build a consistent playoff contending team.

[@josephlinnell9855]

I was born in 67. Too young to remember the early 70's teams. The constant heartbreaks of the 90's. The complete embarrassment of this century. God it's great to be a Knick fan. All i ask is let me see 1 in my lifetime. LETS GO KNICKS ❤

[@33AnaheimDucks]

I like the inclusion of “Butterfly Kiss” from Persona 5 during the video.

[@jimmyhoffa7076]

Dylan going crazy with the uploads 🎉

[@tonymontana4697]

Just earned a sub bro, great vid!

[@allainangcao28]

I remember an episode of Get Up where Richard Jefferson and Jalen Rose were consoling Stephen A. about the Knicks missing out on Kyrie and KD. They recommended that the Knicks faithful should be patient and for the Knicks to be wise on picking up players and not going for superstars every free agency. Knicks built their team up slowly, got players that get along mentally instead of trying to build superteams, and did not let the criticism get to their heads.

[@fupalover]

Jalen is honestly the best FA signing in the past 5yrs.

[@twosetviola6278]

Pls post more your one of my favorite channels ❤

[@riccardoholder6378]

Wait Dylan uploaded a video during course of the weekend, incredible, bring out the popcorn

[@dacommish23]

I was 1 yrs old when the knicks were last champs, IM 52 YRS OLD!!!!! I wanna WIIINNNNN BABY!!!!!😢😢😢😢

[@carlosvillatoro1532]

Retrospectively, brunson IS the superstar, 4th in MVP voting and as i type they up 3-2 against pacers. Their depth is the only thing that holds them back. I can’t wait to see what big moves they make. Still hoping mitchell comes to MSG tho.

[@chrisyang05]

The NYK turnaround can be summed up with 1 word: patience. No more Hail Mary FA signing or trade, no more sudden change of direction, each year's success is built on top of previous year. Leon Rose, in my opinion, is the main reason why they were so patient.

[@amplesstratleholm7609]

Dolan went out of the way and let the execs he hired do their jobs. Probably the best addition by subtraction recently.

[@clipit1183]

Jalen Brunson is a superstar

[@leolynch6663]

I agree with you that a few people saw the potential and Jalen Brunson. However, you could see when he was at Villanova his potential. They knocked WVU out of the tournament and he put up 27. I’m from West Virginia and remember that game. The way he controlled the court you could tell he was a leader. Even before the playoff run against Utah, Mavs fans knew we needed to pay him.

[@Puppies_Inbound]

Every time Dylan posts I’m like ope I guess I’m binging every video again 😂😅

[@user-de1of7fe9d]

Mills and Fizdale with their fake smiles lmao

[@Manueltoledo11111]

Hate when people say it but ngl your vids never miss always a good day when you upload

[@willn8664]

I think the one factor you disregarded about the Knicks losing the series against the Hawks was that Mitch Robinson was injured and would have been a big factor in the paint to counter Clint Capela. You see a huge difference when he is healthy.

[@pffasho]

Great vid! Deserves 1m views

[@alfredo8413]

Jalen Brunson IS that superstar. Great video, but the disrespect to Brunson at the end is crazy. He is arguably top 5 in the league right now.

[@quentinhans4755]

I was here in a hour and I want to say it’s great to see the Knicks be good again

[@kenpachiharimaredfox3601]

good friday

[@CR-Nova]

It's honestly nice not to be mocked for being a Knicks fan. It was just so frustrating back then.

[@abhinandannandan3863]

Amazing Vid

[@stevemeyer4765]

I love Brunson. Started an expansion dynasty in 2K and was able to get him through some fancy trades. Never even heard of him before but he's awsome!

[@LordAnt611]

Ive called myself a Knick Fan since 2010. I have only just started enjoying being a Fan. Im 27

[@samoodshuman5764]

Great documentation of the Knicks comeup

[@PacsMental]

It took the Knicks 20 fucking long, damning, miserable years, but the old saying still stands "You can only be bad for so long"

[@DamianGshow]

The persona 5 music over a knicks narration was not something I thought I needed, but here we are.

[@tbandz5]

the persona music really ties it all in

[@lazeredyurmum22formabruda46]

I would label Brunson as an all star

[@jeremyjj3866]

Bro, big fan of the channel and a 27-year-old Knicks fan this one is special for me 😢

[@garfism12]

Best basketball channel on KZbin.

[@benhak343]

jalen brunson IS a superstar

[@stephensauter9785]

Facts

[@MrLouisbaseball]

Tourist Trophy ost you're such a goat for that

[@anthonyabate2248]

Brunson definitely ALREADY IS a superstar, Top 5 scorer this yr and Idk the exact stat but he has a lot more 40+ pt games than other NBA All Stars…

[@WilliamMassey-tc9hd]

I think Jalen Brunson is defintley a superstar with NO questions asked. Don't really get why he said the Knicks don't have a true superstar. 🤔⭐

[@---wd3hp]

You did a GREAT job on this! We are doing this without Randle. While his inside presence and scoring would have made us more formidable against a healthier Embid, his terrible handle and turnover proclivity was a clear liability. It seemed when OG showed up, Randle realized he didnt have to do everything. Interesting to see if Rose moves him without losing the positives he brings. Also, kudos to Rose who definitely had some missteps on his rode to being a bonafide GM guru, with the help of being on the right side of luck and ruthless opportunism (diplomatically speaking). Again great job from you. Was not expecting such comprehensive clarity from an independent youtuber.

[@yureion]

i sure hope so, i was a youngblood in the ewing era then went through allllll the times since. we deserve some good energy, dolan has made me wanna quit numerous times in the past lol.

[@willybillz1002]

great video

[@bkstar5380]

Great video.

[@focusblade1]

Knicks do have a superstar. His name is Jalen Brunson.

[@user-bl2pg6qc4i]

I respect the sm galaxy music here!

[@Ataraxia_Atom]

Love seeing brunson get his time in the limelight. Boi is such an insane hard worker

[@Jayalexander63]

Excellent video and great example of a different way to rebuild a team Leon Rose should win Exec of the Year. He’s made the right moves

[@VVe3]

the persona music fye

[@johnjperricone7856]

Good job.

[@Alexanderthenotsobad]

Despite Dylan's low drone, this is one of the best vids I've seen in a minute.. (sorry Dylan)

[@danzinder179]

Building incrementally and deliberately, balancing the books, recouping picks, and establishing an identity through coaching is where they should have gone since Ewing left. So glad we finally got here. This team is an absolute joy. Knicks are a proud and storied franchise and are so much better than those desperation heaves we used to try.

[@genxtasy9914]

Butterfly Kiss. Very nice.

[@johnk1000]

Best basketball content creator along with jimmy high roller 🔥🔥🔥 and its not even close

[@gardenstateknicks]

I love Persona and i love the Knicks!