New York Knicks president Phil Jackson remains optimistic about the direction of the organization despite missing out on some coveted targets this summer. He's also confident they will start attracting top free agents again once they turn the corner in their current rebuild.
Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports LaMarcus Aldridge, DeAndre Jordan and Greg Monroe were among the marquee names linked to New York when free agency began. Jackson considered those "long shots" and understands what it will take to become a popular destination again.
"We need to win, be a competitive team," Jackson said, per MacMahon.