I know people out there are criticizing Knicks fans for over-celebrating just making it to the Eastern Conference Finals but with all due respect, you don't get it.
It has been 25 years since they got this far, which has been spent watching some of the worst basketball anyone has ever had to endure. The jokes. The ridicule. The draft lottery was the highlight of most seasons, at least the ones where they didn't foolishly trade away their first round pick, which was more often than anyone liked.
I'm not going to run through all embarrassing moments, bad GM's, coaches and players. There's not enough bandwidth on the internet. Trust me, it was even worse than the records indicated.
The Knicks didn't just get to the Eastern Conference Finals tonight. They upset the number two seed. Which was Boston. And last year's champion. They have HOME COURT ADVANTAGE in the ECF. Let them enjoy this.
There's more work to do. The fan base is not satisfied. Most of us are already thinking about Indiana.
And so is this coach and team.
Here's a fact: the Knicks have a real chance, for the first time in a generation, to win an NBA Championship. They haven't won one of those in more than HALF A CENTURY. Everyone is enjoying that hope right now before the stress of having to beat the Pacers kicks in.
Let the fans cook. They earned this for one night.
Go Knicks!
@Yankeelibrarian In their defense…sports illustrated came up with that term. The Yankees just kinda ran with it. But I agree with you. Bernie was the engine of those teams.
@YankeesSlut A lot of people brought up the ‘95 team during the losing streak. But that team went crazy in September. And had a similar hill to climb. It’s not impossible……
@CTWeigs This is what happens when you’re bad for awhile, draft high, and develop. The O’s are doing it. The Astros did it. The Yankees of the 90’s did it. That’s how baseball goes.
I didn’t realize Cabrera told Naylor “you’re my son”.
This kid gives no fucks! He’s a true competitor! He bring that edge this team needed! I love him, Bader, and Rizzo! https://t.co/rFCvGjNkCo