This past season was one of the most difficult for teams to navigate, fighting through the unknowns of COVID-19 and the tedious protocols that ruined some teams' hopes. And the Knicks managed, in that environment, to exceed expectations and soar all the way to the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference.
But a wakeup call came in the postseason when every team suddenly was as prepared every night as Tom Thibodeau had the Knicks all season long. A reminder was handed down: the team still needs to find more talent.
The first chance comes Thursday night at the NBA Draft when the Knicks hold the No.