Following back-to-back losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, their 0-7 record against the NBA’s elite has only fueled doubts about their legitimacy. The Knicks are the only top-four team yet to hit the 40-win mark, leading fans to question just how far they can go once the postseason begins.

Is it realistic to expect that gap to be closed this season for a Knicks squad with aspirations of advancing deeper into the playoffs following two straight second-round eliminations?

The Celtics can comfortably put Holiday on Towns, allowing Porziņģis to guard whichever non-shooter the Knicks have on the floor, because he’s strong and an incredible post defender for his size. This makes New York’s top-notch offense stagnant. Only so many teams have guards/wings able to disrupt Towns (Oklahoma City is one of them).

The former NBA champion didn't hold back when dismissing the New York Knicks chances of winning a championship this season

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It was supposed to be different for the New York Knicks after bringing in talent like Karl-Anthony Towns. However, it looks like the team is still not a major threat.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has emerged as a superstar since signing with the Knicks prior to the 2022-2023 season. He's become the face of a

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns has defined the season for the team. That declaration was made before the ball even tipped for the season when the Kni