The New York Knicks Are Breaking The Rules, And The NBA Hates It | News (Jalen Brunson, Divincenzo)

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The New York Knicks have been one of the hottest teams in the entire NBA as of recently as we approach the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Even despite missing two of their top players due to the OG Anunoby injury to his elbow, along with Julius Randle injury and his dislocated shoulder, Jalen Brunson is carrying this team to success absolutely no one could have predicted, also in some of the most absurd ways possible.
To start with the Knicks offense, their strategy is predicated on the heavy use of guards in all of their rotations. And aside from Jalen Brunson’s career year in 2024, with the play of Miles McBride, Josh Hart, and even Donte Divincenzo breaking Knicks 3pt records, when you couple all of that with the elite play of Isaiah Hartenstein, this offense is humming at the perfect time under Knicks HC Tom Thibodeau. And that’s not even mentioning new acquisitions from trade in Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks, Precious Achiuwa, and even waiting for Mitchell Robinson’s injury return.
Then there’s the Knicks defense, which continues to see itself rank amongst the best in basketball, again even without some of their best defenders in OG Anunoby, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson, etc. So with all of this considered, if the OG Anunoby return along with a cleared Julius Randle is on the horizon, NYK might be heading into the 2024 NBA Playoffs in the best position they possibly could.
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[@HoopsDigest]

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[@lancerevoo]

as a knicks fan i never thought to see videos like this of my team

[@patrickmexiquinn]

It's been a long wait

[@bigbangbasketball]

Enjoy it while you can lol

[@honeym00nhelly]

Mann you ain’t lying hahaha

[@ajrazeq3644]

@@bigbangbasketballwe will for a while

[@franciscomoreira9284]

Haahhahahahaah facts

[@CaliDBan]

This is hands down my favorite team since '94. I feel that same excitement I did back when I was a wee lad. We are scary! 😁 GO NEW YORK, GO NEW YORK, GO

[@expatdu5409]

I can recall being 10 years old screaming at the top of my lungs at what would be a rollercoaster of 90's playoff basketball with the Knicks. Dad couldn't watch the game with me, too emotional lol. Good times are here again, minus the screaming haha.

[@kineahora8736]

This is actually my favorite team ever! When I started watching basketball, I think it was Earl the Pearl Monroe’s last season with the Knicks- I never saw the great Clyde Frazier. And I think this team is more exciting than the Ewing teams- Patrick never had anyone to play with that is as good as the second best player on the Knicks currently-whoever that may be- It’s actually unclear because we have a bunch of really good players in the mix with our star JB. My dad took me to see Patrick in his first year with the team - we were awful, but just starting to wake up…

[@puppethound]

Since 99

[@devangpatel5227]

94, 95, 99, 2000, and 2012

[@TheOnlyRagsMorales]

And we’re actually better than that team.

[@exceller187]

As scary as we are now, just wait until we're at full strength. The Knicks roster is stacked

[@parisbarton4304]

Stacked?

[@parisbarton4304]

They still have 2 open Roster spots. Not stacked.

[@roccooooooooo]

@@parisbarton4304shut up paris barton

[@SBzKillFrenzy]

​@@parisbarton4304Why do ppl like you exist? He didn't mean it in the literal sense...and I'm sure you knew that and yet...still wanted to be funny. Smh

[@LuiC53]

​@parisbarton4304 yes, with them losing 3 starters, their bench is why the knicks haven't dropped far in the ranking.

[@liferealgood]

Hartenstein low key a genius on the court. Reminds me alot of Noah but less dominant on the defensive end.

[@jaken.6112]

and a much better offensive player

[@BrooklynBalla]

@@jaken.6112 Don’t slack on Noah.He averaged 5.4 assists the year he won DPOY.

[@jaken.6112]

@@BrooklynBalla Noah had two left hands & can pass just as good, no comparison regarding offensive threat between the two

[@liquiddevil7396]

Hartenstein smokes Noah

[@coreyhansen9711]

@@jaken.6112 Respectfully, Joakim Noah was an MVP candidate one year. iHart is great though. Ironically we stopped paying Noah the same year we signed iHart (Noah was waived and had his contract payout extended by like 5 years)

[@gilhumphreys6641]

I'm 52 y/o now. I've been watching the Knicks since the early 90's and bar none this 2024 team is the best since then!!!! LGK! ❤❤❤

[@alvnm8642]

damn im sorry for your team

[@LisaLuer-kb6ei]

The fact that their missing their stars is crazy, Jalen Brunson is underrated he is making this team run, then give Josh Hart and Divenscho (I know I mispelled it) this team is top tier

[@seriously_illy5231]

Tom Thibodau is one of the most underrated coaches in the league. Everywhere he goes, his defensive schemes, rotations, and understanding of his players skills sets always show with the statistics to reflect just that. His name isn't mentioned enough in the sports media world. Probably, because he hasn't won a chip yet as a head coach. The best player he's ever coached to date was a prime D Rose. Jimmy Butler was still a pup.

[@Yk_Keezy]

His rotations are absolutely terrible

[@seriously_illy5231]

@@Yk_Keezy bet he's coach of the year. And how many rotations can you play when key pieces have been missing from the lineup....? Gotta love when someone lacks substance in a rebuttal.

[@Yk_Keezy]

@@seriously_illy5231 lacks substance… are you stupid. Winning coach of the year doesn’t mean you are free from flaws. McBride played 48 mins back to back games and then played 44 and 40. Up by 30 with 8 mins left duece shoulda been on the bench. Josh hart shouldn’t be playing the entire game either. Players need rest. Thibs killed the cast of the bulls and he will do it to the Knicks. Even if it’s 5-10 mins players need rest. The fact you even responded to me with some dumb shit like that shows ur lack of knowledge

[@NickGuariglia1]

@@Yk_Keezy This is such a stale take. By the end of this season, Thibs will be 32nd in all-time wins and has a higher winning percentage than 23 of the HCs ahead of him on the list (and the other 9 are all-time great HCs that had dynastic rosters). Thibs is the new Red Holzman.

[@Yk_Keezy]

@@NickGuariglia1 did I say at all that thibbs is a bad coach you are arguing a phantom point. Thibbs has a major history of over working players that’s not a take it’s fact

[@mrmrlee]

Deuce was always a great defender, then he tore up the G League with elite 3 point shooting. I knew it would eventually translate to the NBA level, so happy to see him having his breakout season!

[@krystal7916]

He went AWF yesterday! So excited that scoring threats are coming from other players and not just Jalen

[@NoCeilingsD]

My brother and dad didn't want to hear me when I told them we'd be okay when we traded Quick. It hurts, but that boy Deuce is ready! And we signed him to a 3 year $13mil deal?! Whoever doubting the Knicks legitimacy ain't watching!

[@alyssafriedman7726]

Still miss IQ. He was fuming w Brusnon. Dad. Heated. Pro b cause Rapp tors player was hurt.

[@alyssafriedman7726]

U never know OG a bad trade hiw many games he play ed so far 5. Still hurt. O g will always be hurt. Do not resign him. Get IQ back they could. Mitch hurt he a center

[@alyssafriedman7726]

Love Du ace. About time. Brunson is sinking in love it.

[@BrooklynBalla]

Josh Hart is so underrated.He demoralizes bigs when he comes flying in stealing rebounds from 7 footers.

[@NoCeilingsD]

He demoralizes me when he shoots😂 Decent role player is all he'll get from me.

[@SOJRen]

@@NoCeilingsD6 triple doubles in his last 24 games, great hustle n defense, arguably one he best rebounding guard. On a team like this he doesn’t need to be a good consistent shooter as long as he can give u points at the rim the team is good.

[@NoCeilingsD]

@@SOJRen he's a good glue guy, love his effort for sure. But, him asking...even requesting more shot opportunities is silly. He's a 42% fg and 30% shooter from 3...he wants more shots? Get em in transition...

[@SOJRen]

@@NoCeilingsD i haven’t seen him say he wants more shots so maybe i’m missin something but on his pod he definitely said he’d rather not take many shots because it takes a lot of energy tryna be a two-way type of player

[@RashmiLal-si3zk]

Fax

[@jackstinziano2036]

Not to mention Mitch was playing the best hoops of his career before he got hurt. Bro had more ORB alone than most teams in the league. Proud Knicks fan With the current roster there’s a few teams that could take them in a 7 game series, but with a full healthy roster they can compete with anybody 🙌

[@user-xq3sm2wy1p]

I love the old school defensive grittiness

[@Byte_J]

None of you who didn’t grow up here in New York City understand how long we’ve been waiting for this team. They have the grit that I remember seeing in my New York Knicks back in the Patrick Ewing, John Starks, and Anthony Mason days. Let’s goooooo!!! 🗽

[@EsGotgameAllDay]

We New Yorkers been waiting for this!!!

[@tafarihowe3277]

We cannot put Isiah on the bench. Idc how much block Mitch gets. Isiah ball IQ is top

[@SlamminJammy25]

we gotta keep him too

[@Bangittout]

Mitch said he'd gladly sit on the bench for hartenstein they best friends and wanna see each other succeed

[@KingDangAhLang]

And he can hit FTs....

[@SlamminJammy25]

@@Bangittout he seriously said that? God I love this team.

[@Bangittout]

@@SlamminJammy25 he did and they both wanna win a ring why would there be hatred with such a stacked lineup this team is flowing perfectly right now !

[@jl7078]

I was only 5 in 94. All I know is pain when it comes to the knicks. I wake up in cold sweats thinking about steve francis & Mike sweetney. The Villanova boys brought me out of my state of pessimism when it comes to the knicks. Everybody on this roster is playing to win and it's a beautiful thing to see in orange and blue.

[@SD4philly]

That Nova championship pedigree is on your Knicks team WISH you team thought of that anytime you can gather together winning teammates from college to your pro team it's possible to have positive impact on a team

[@jacobbailey9773]

Miles mcbride is the key in the last five he’s averaging 21.6 on 53% fg shooting and 49% from the three and his defense is crazy he held curry to 4-14 shooting with 1 assist and 2 turnovers in the 53 possessions he was the primary defender

[@ChrisBobbysNyc]

I can’t believe as a Knicks fan there’s videos calling the Knicks “complete” “stacked “ “dangerous” “Juggernauts” My heart is smiling seeing these I never had this as a kid 😂

[@cootai]

Knicks are winning it all this year

[@hon5567]

I sure hope so this is our year as long as Julius n OG get back on the court I think we can beat Boston in 6 especially with our depth im excited for playoffs

[@CaliDBan]

Best chance since '94 and '13...I'm getting too old for this shit. 😂

[@michaelsherron5750]

What many outside of the KNICKS fan base don't realize is that our Team is #3 seed in the East while having our lone ✨ on the court for most of the season , NO Julius, NO OG, NO Mitch, just "Jalen and the Crew". This is a testament to how much heart this Team plays with, they're battle tested and mentally strong and prepared to win an NBA 🏆 Championship. Of course there are other factors to consider that would make this a reality, but the KNICKS have the foundation in place to make this dream come to fruition. GO KNICKS!!!

[@THROWBACK_Sports]

@@hon5567 Knicks went 0-4 against Boston this season. Boston is 32-3 at home with the highest net difference in the league while New York is only 20-15 away and only 18-26 vs teams .500 and above (Celtics are 31-13 vs teams .500 and above). They are 26-2 vs teams below .500, matching the celtics. There aren't going to be any teams lower than .500 in the playoffs. Just stop it depth is key in the regular season so you don't max out your starters, but overrated in the playoffs as most teams shorten their bench anyway as your starters play 40 minutes a game (unless there is an injury to a starter, which Thibideou is famous for running his starters into the ground i.e. D. Rose). Even if randle and OG get back on the court, it takes time to get into game shape and from every report I've read, it's not for sure that Randle will be back by the playoffs. I actually like the Knicks, but if playoffs began today and all the top seeds advanced, the knicks wouldn't face Boston until the conference finals, and would have to go through a tough Bucks team with Giannis and Damian Lillard who they went 1-3 against. just sayin

[@ps1hagrid84]

We can only hope bro. Lets get it🗽🗽

[@ericjia6591]

I dont understand why people dont see that Julius Randle is holding his team back. I knew when he got hurt New York was gonna get better. He is a high volume big that stagnates the offense and isnt efficent at all from the field.

[@user-re7zi6qj8d]

Once a Knick always a Knick!!!

[@apap1586]

I've never seen the Knicks team likes this. since the 70s we've had two all legitimate All stars stars on the same roster. 94 Ewing ,Starks, Oak was a one time thing. I think this group can win a title maybe more than one. A full season together this a 60 win team.

[@jaken.6112]

next year the league should be terrified, maybe even this yr if we can get healthy

[@Taveras-Rafalex]

Bro I really cry seeing JB & this team Waited 10 years + for times like these So many stressful nights, now we walking on air thank you Leon

[@blackceeser]

you failed to mention Mitchel Robinson our starting center that was having his best season as a knick before his injury

[@blackceeser]

@@thefishhobbyist5478 we need his defense more than his offense. He will grab boards and get his points

[@Wetrockstah2116]

JB, DD, and josh hart were all a part of that dominant Villanova team that won a NCAA championship. Julius Randle was part of a good Kentucky squad that made a national championship run, and the PCs around them are all exceptional. Gonna be tough making the finals, but I think they could, and fk it, I'ma call it now, were gonna see an OKC vs NYK NBA finals this year.

[@rasbey2050]

You were spot on except for one thing the Knicks number one defensive piece is Mitchell Robinson.

[@emmanuelvelazquez3197]

True Orange and Blue since birth! Forget the doubters and the hype. Though the hype has been earned and as a die hard; appreciated. Watching this team grow, evolve, mature, handle adversity, stepping up when the chips seem down has been an absolute privilege to witness. We have to continue to focus internally as fans. That criticism we always get as fans for being irrational knickers fans has always been misunderstood. How could we be considered irrational and the most knowledgeable fanbase in the league? It’s our faith , hope, and fire, and unending loyalty and support for those in the arena wearing the jersey that gets mischaracterized . Now is when we stand up unchanged and show what it means to be a knick fan with a group of soldiers worthy, and we will play our role and elevate our hero’s to the promise land. Then when it’s all said and done they’ll say damn Knick fans are just different. MSG is just different. Home court is a weapon. The Mecca is another animal . The story is turning out to be a good one. Made for the ages like a fairytale. You know we’ll show up for our boys. Skys the limit !

[@ricolaw1033]

I love that the Knicks have 3 Villanova players that won a NCAA chip together

[@SD4philly]

Truthfully you are very fortunate

[@ricolaw1033]

@@SD4philly Knicks fans are fortunate. I’m a Sixers fan since the 70’s! 😂😂😂😂

[@chrisroberts6797]

I know the Raptors aren’t close to being a top team, but that blowout the other day was incredible. Robinson is a beast and so are all the 3pt shooters. Knicks might actually win a championship in my lifetime with this team.

[@boris2997]

Let's goo KNICKS

[@lesthanzero]

Very good video! Excellent points made.

[@ThisIsRelaxingRelief]

Brunson, Hart, and Divincenzo all played college together at Villanova...and won the tourney that year...definitely had to have helped with chemistry

[@DavidValladares]

Haha, that part where Brunson got smacked in the face and there was no call 6 minutes into the video was hilarious!

[@user-up1us9jf1o]

I never noticed this knicks team is like 50% Villanova from a few years ago.

[@SD4philly]

EXACTLY I'm from Philly looked up and said WHAT de Knicks now has Dante I've been wanting my TRASH 6rs to get them boys together heck Knicks might even get the former Nova National Champion player from the Nets that'll be real kool to see .

[@user-up1us9jf1o]

I’m a Nova fan and honestly I hate the NBA but if the knicks do anything in the playoffs I’ll be watching.

[@MultiplyRips]

Being a Knicks fan since the mid 90s I am over the moon with how things developed.

[@jackhaber1703]

The fact the knicks are this successful without: - An All star - ALL Defensive team forward - Top 3 Offensive Rebounder in the league Is remarkable. Now that teams know the knicks can win games without OG and Randle, it makes coaching easier bc if they have an “off” night in the playoffs the knicks can run the 4/1 and be successful. Its scary hours for the east…and the league

[@Chris-uh5vv]

Shocked that the only mention of Mitchell Robinson was an article headline during the Hartenstein segment.

[@jacobfournier4880]

Josh Hart is really a SF who is a little bit short for that position. His rebounding is so good that he can also play PF againt smaller lineups

[@PGerace]

The willingness to pass the basketball, and that they enjoy playing with each other. And seeing cuts to the basket, not isolation and waiting for things to happen.

[@ReddDuel]

This team has been working so well, because the step-up mentality is ingrained into this team

[@Darkwood821]

and remember we have more draft capital in the bank than almost anyone else in the league, we can pretty much land any player that comes available this offseason.

[@bigbangbasketball]

Brunson will become a GOD in NY if he gets them to the conf finals

[@RichardSchaefer-zx9ig]

Great overview of stats to explain Knock continued rise in standing w/o 2 key starters. That they aren't getting killed on the boards, only once or twice, has also been impressive. I put that on Brunson, Hart + Dante's collective court awareness. Very impressed by current team, and being a Knick fan since '67 w Frazier & Debusschere my favorite players. Found Knicks🎉 almost unwatchable B4 Thibodeau's arrival. Glad to see the distribution of the ball for open shot (like '69 team). Biggest hurdle are Celtics. They need to prove it and gain confidence, they're 0-4 this year. Wait and see and I'll be rooting for the Knickerbockers.

[@carlitoswu]

Funny how people here calling the Knicks overrated are the same that were saying we trash at the beginning of the season saying we were barely making it to the play in.We keep receips MFers

[@cavsin4vsknicks]

Yall still overrated

[@nashones8158]

Love what I see. I hope it keeps on till it can't keep on. I deserve 5 more years of this. Win it all or not it's fun to watch. The full manifestation of knicks basketball evolution.

[@KingKong11730]

This Knicks team makes me as a Villanova alum so proud of my boys. I knew that all they needed was a shot playing meaningful minutes to show that they are 100% star caliber players. I really hope they can go far in the playoffs and take a stab at a title if things go well. Definitely the most fun Knicks team to watch that I can remember.

[@user-pf6qh8dn5z]

Well said, I would like to see them go at least to the eastern finals. There is no way to assess the upside of A healthy Randle and Obi but it could be scary if the most recent success with small ball and its chemistry is not upset in the win loss colume. Also you are in disregard the Knicks are not beating the better teams while destroying the lesser ones season wise.

[@NYSports14]

Record isn’t as good as the rest of the numbers suggest since Randle went down. BUT what they’ve been doing will be huge come playoff time. It will allow Randle to be eased back in and not relied on to play 30+ minutes/game. He can get long breathers and Tibs will be confident in the 5 on the court to play dominant defense and be dangerous offensively

[@JoJO187ism]

Dallas Mavericks 2 season ago has this combination of 5 guards on the court. Brunson was on that team, making it to the WCF

[@jaken.6112]

Great to see Knicks getting their proper respect. If they get healthy this is the one team Boston should truly fear, best defense in the NBA by a long shot

[@sts265]

In addition to OG and Julius, Mitchell Robinson has also been out for most of the season and has just returned. This team is just so deep

[@user-qv5tl9om7l]

The Knicks are Special this team is so much together. Go Knicks they are going to be a big problem for a lot of teams in the playoffs watch out. Go Knicks

[@osizzle963]

Those are great numbers for a role player in Josh Hartenstein. 💪

[@crscaz5009]

Is it likely that we will see OG and Julius back for the playoffs? I have a feeling we won’t get OG and Randle 100 percent. They might sit a couple games

[@cherylscott8576]

I am 66 yrs old so I am going to go back to my favorite 69' Knicks team...This current team is reminiscent of the 69' Knicks and possibly even better. Don't come at me for this.....😊

[@flynnryder6113]

A healthy knicks squad should make the ECF and could definitely make it to the finals. What kept them out of making the ECF last season was the lack of shooting and the Randle injury.

[@juni039]

Will OG and JRs return hurt the chemistry the current starting crew has? Would probably be smart to keep Deuce as a starter, but then what happens to Donte? He needs to start to get that crazy shooting rhythm. Then who gets bounced?

[@SayLesNyC]

Cant wait til this team assembles like the Avengers.

[@asdowo111]

Makes you think what the current GSW squad would look like with a 7ft Center.

[@kennypayne21]

I LOVE THIS TEAM

[@jaken.6112]

Knicks have a legit shot at the 2nd seed, every game counts, lets gooo

[@susan8999]

This is our championship team! Maybe not this year but next year this team is putting everyone on notice! The KNICKS are back!!🧡💙🏀🔥

[@mrjonesyyy]

McBride has filled in about as good as you could ask too. All role players are playing their role to the max. Love to see it!

[@timothysnuggs7151]

Simply amazing

[@underprotest4946]

I just like the fact how much people sports media hate New York teams. I don't understand the term breaking the rules as far as basketball or any sport goes. But the Knicks aren't breaking any rules. They're just beating everybody.

[@michaelbedard7859]

Great video

[@stevennaraine9429]

Don't forget, GREAT coaching!!!

[@garrygonzalez8490]

dude! you didn't even mention Mitchell Robinson!!!

[@JaquiskiTarttNFL]

As a huge WVU fan I have know about Deuce for about 5 years now and couldn't be more proud of him and how he is produce now that he is given minutes. Now, my hot take is that the Knicks will get worse when Julius Randle comes back because their rotation of guards is absolutely killer, and while Randle can get a bucket, he is also a big liability on defense. Im very excited to see what the Knicks will do during the playoffs, but I'd really love to see a team like the Spurs make a move for Deuce, because I think he would be the perfect PG to pair with Victor.

[@calinaganking]

It’s like when you put the 2010 Bulls and you blend it with Villanova champs, you get one of the most lethal teams in NBA history. They hungry!

[@rezac007]

If they can get fully healthy, they are without a doubt, the scariest team to play in the playoffs.

[@samk2407]

What's so funny is that they're doing it not only with all guards but also like a few of them can't even really shoot 😂 so it's not like the thunder where it's 5 out

[@fabkat07]

6:44 bro gave us time to rethink get into groups of 5 and analyze 😭

[@mikeosco5254]

it’s amazing to be able to say we’re finally 1 star away from being contenders 😭 and we have the assets to make a trade we jus need to be smart

[@MultiplePassiveStreamsOfIncome]

I’m biased because I’m a die hard Knicks fan but the few weeks we had Randle and OG , the Knicks looked championship-like. I was so wrong about Brunson. Never thought he would be this great. With that said, you have to give credit to Knicks management and the coaching staff for making moves and getting the pieces that compliment Thibs style of play. You have to give credit to the remaining healthy Knicks for playing their butts off without Randle , OG and Mitch. Now that Mitch is back, I do so hope the other 2 can get back on the court this season but will there be enough time to get them in shape and create that cohesion prior to the playoffs? The great thing is the depth of the team if fully healthy and when you look at the entire lineup, the team is really stacked for success. People downplay defense but that Knicks mantra may be the defining element to get us to the promise land. OG, Deuce and Hart anchored by Mitch and Precious is true team defense and the Brunson , Hartenstein and Devo are sneaky good defenders also. Exciting times for NY Knicks fans!

[@sloaiza81]

Wow. Who would have thought that playing team ball worked...

[@BallerMJ45]

Tbh we’re doing this because Randle is out. The ball movement is better and the defense is better. Brunson knows how to pass out of a double team. Randle does not. Everyone is getting back on defense with max effort we don’t have 1 guy arguing with the refs all game not getting back on defense. Og will help when he comes back..

[@JetfuelJoe]

Randle gives me heartburn when he dribbles to long. It's a turnover more than not.

[@bigcitydreamz4444]

Hart always get at the ref but in a smart way not on some intimidating them

[@lucasmartinez5703]

Randle's presence alone helps produce open looks at the basket. Combine that with his scorimg and play making and rebounding and I think you're not giving him enough credit. We low-key need Randle if the Knicks want to make a serious run. If he were healthy, we'd be the two seed.

[@AdAce21]

@@lucasmartinez5703 100%

[@Dynomite611]

Knicks have great chemistry. JB, Donte and Hart were on the same college championship team. They just need to get bridges to complete the team.

[@smorgan741]

Management deserves a ton of credit

[@alanrichardson9175]

Listen, I'm all in with my Knicks,Leon Rose and Thibbs have been able to set up a team that is poised to be the most effectively qualified roster the Knicks team has had,since the 90's and the glory day's of winning a championship in the 70's. LETS GET IT! If we continue to play like we have and get healthy? The Knicks have an opportunity to be a Team that has to be reckoned with for the next 5 years.

[@steve_the_designer]

Just like music, movies and the car industry, the NBA is a shell of its former glory days. Tuned out.

[@rhyanwesthassel7980]

I live watching teams that, at first glance, seem like they would have absolutely no reason to be as effective as they really are. Also I love that Josh Hart is getting some recognition. Better rebounder than some bigs.

[@3lgat097]

Why is there Kevin Porter Jr. in the thumbnail?

[@AMan_629]

Can we acknowledge that this guy didn’t mention Mitchell Robinson’s name once. The guy who was in dpoy conversations prior to his injury. The league leader in ORPG who plays for the best rebounding team in the league. The Knicks defense will be so hard to beat in the playoffs

[@santiagosanchez602]

the last time i was so happy with the knicks was when Patrick, Starks, Maison and Childs were together🤩

[@b_d15]

Even if you were a casual, the Knicks this season are just generally enjoyable to watch. No drama, no scrutiny, just a buncha guys playing good basketball.

[@christopherreed7508]

The Knicks are a serious contender. Not just for the conference but for the title.

[@tmat2024]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@JustinPossenti]

Deuce, OG, Robinson defensive master trio

[@dereklouther9372]

I’m also convinced Randle had a locker room issue with the guys on court cuz he averaged basically 25 and he couldn’t take them this far even with new roster changes and head coach firings it would be hard but he clearly wasn’t THE gyy

[@oscaralvarado9694]

What a time to be a Knicks fan🥹🥹

[@NickGuariglia1]

The biggest surprise with this team is their ability to close. They are 40-3 when building at least a 10 point lead. That's insane in today's NBA.

[@sergokhechuashvili3783]

Surprising to me is that I didn’t even think that JB would become my favorite player My God he’s good Honestly he’s mentally strong and that helps a lot

[@richardhutnik]

Winning with guard play beyond Brunson? Who had that on their Bingo card at start of season?

[@exceller187]

You’re so right. It wasn’t even on the radar.

[@BrooklynBalla]

Guys are stepping up and having career seasons under Thibs.Even Achiuwa who was considered a throw in turned into a solid big for us.

[@MrFranckWhite]

Big Mitch is coming back and I have the feeling that he's gonna somehow break the chemistry... He has no post game, no hook shot, no moves except dunking compared to Hartenstein, and is Bball IQ is down to the ground as well.

[@wintersworldgaming]

i knew that all mcbride needed was minutes and he would unleash. i watched him in college and he was an absolute beast.

[@MrCSayT]

Thank god 🙏🏿

[@rbermea]

As a Knick fan for 30 years, this Knicks team could make a deep run in the playoffs as far as either the Conference Finals, the NBA Finals, or winning it all if they have all their guys at full strength.

[@richardgarcia99]

Deuce and DiVencenzo offense has really surprised me. I think Knicks can go to Eastern Finals and if all healthy possibly go to NBA finals

[@odizza1688]

None of this is shocking if you're a Bulls fan. Thibs had us looking the same way for 5 seasons with TONS of injuries

[@geminisneverlie]

trueee

[@vSkreamer]

This team is easily one of the most enjoyable teams to watch at this time.

[@stephonmorgan5954]

Knicks Nation Stand Up... BUNG !!! 💯🎯🗣️🔥😁🟠🔵

[@Zazasama]

And all of this is without our 2nd best defender in Mitchell Robinson