Kemba Walker #8 of the New York Knicks controls the ball against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 in New York City. Credit: Jim McIsaac
A season ago, every victory seemed almost like a championship win for the Knicks. They treated each game with that sort of importance and for fans who had endured so many years of dysfunction embraced the team as if a banner could be raised for each win.
So how do they follow that up? Expectations are raised. Tom Thibodeau is the reigning coach of the year and Julius Randle won most improved player.