During the 1990’s, the New York Knicks were always considered to be in contention for an NBA title. Although they would never be able to achieve basketball immortality, they were always competitive and gave opposing teams nightmares.
Thought to be much improved from the previous season, the Knicks were expected to once again compete for an NBA title in 1998-99.
With key additions such as the troubled Latrell Sprewell and the up-and-coming Marcus Camby, the Knicks were considered by many to be the team coming out of the East.