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Feb 2, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) reacts during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 2, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) reacts during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Knicks are one of the most glamorous franchises in the NBA, but they have not had great success. Their last title win was in 1973 and they have not reached the finals since 1999. The Knicks missed the playoffs for a long period and they were just considered to be a bad team. And now a former NBA head coach recently gave a brutal reality check for the Knicks.
Stan Van Gundy is a former head coach and a current in-game analyst. He is also the brother of former Knicks head coach, Jeff Van Gundy. Jeff was the Knicks head coach for 6 years and the Knicks made the playoffs each time. He was also the head coach when the eighth seed Knicks made the finals in 1999.
Stan Van Gundy recently gave his honest thoughts on the Knicks and their history. He said marquee free agents don’t actually force their moves to the Knicks but still, the fans believe that everyone is trying to be in New York.
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Feb 7, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau looks on in the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Stan said, “When is the last time it actually happened that somebody actually came and tried to get their way to New York? Like, never in the last 20 years? But still, the Knicks and the Knicks fans think everybody is trying to get to the Knicks”
“When is the last time it actually happened that somebody actually came and tried to get their way to New York? Like,never in the last 20 years? But still the Knicks and the Knicks fans think everybody is trying to get to the Knicks”
– Stan Van Gundy
(@LeBatardShow @SBondyNYDN) pic.twitter.com/XIzqNV6iKd— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) February 26, 2022
NBA Fans are in shock after Stan takes a huge dig at the Knicks
The fans couldn’t believe what Stan was saying. Some agreed with his view, while some opposed it. Here are the best reactions.
Emotional damage https://t.co/YAb15QBBWt
— Depressed Knicks Fan 🗣 (@2013knicks) February 26, 2022
Is not a stereotype most of y’all really think every star player wants to be a knock 💀 most, not all, if you lack awareness
— is this thing on? (@drezqt) February 26, 2022
Who goes to the knicks? Lmao they’re all going to the nets 🤡🤡🤡🤡
— EasyE (@Izzy4ever69) February 26, 2022
KD and Kyrie tried to get into New York but James Dolan didn’t think KD was worth the big money after he got hurt lol
— Black Male (@BigChoppa76) February 26, 2022
Knicks fans every time a star player wants out pic.twitter.com/IaCOSY8RJs
— Colin Schrader (@smackncappn) February 26, 2022
Melo was the only guy ya'll had in the last 20 years and it was only because he got traded
— Steven Rosario (@stevenrsario10) February 26, 2022
Lmao he didn't lie. The Knicks have had the most cap for 5 year straight and wasted on bleeping Fournier and Eddie curry ll
— $Quant-ity (@QuantChild) February 26, 2022
That's cuz players love msg but they don't like the front office. Or at least they didn't. It's much better now in the hands of Leon rose, who did a fantastic job turning it around. Even then Dolan is still owner
Plus the media jus love throwin Knicks name in everythin
— papito (@_kingWhi) February 26, 2022
— Build Around RJ Barrett (@PlayoffBoundNYK) February 26, 2022
Facts… pic.twitter.com/nEARt02Qp5
— Georgio (@MrTibbs___) February 26, 2022
— Lil Ye (@MrJMEME) February 26, 2022
Why haven’t the Knicks been able to attract star players?
You would imagine the Knicks would be one of the top destinations for free agents, but that has not always been the case. Over the last 15 years, the Knicks have only been able to acquire Carmelo Anthony to their team. They had a shot of getting LeBron, Wade, Durant, and others, but they failed to attract them.
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One of the reasons could be their front office. The Knicks front office was considered to be one of the worst in the league. This deterred players to sign for the Knicks. Over the last few years, their reputation has improved, but they still have a long way to go. The Knicks fans will hope that their fortunes reverse soon as they have a massive free-agent market coming up soon.
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