The New York Knicks are hoping they are nearing the end of what may be the worst time in their history.
They equaled the franchise record by skipping the playoffs for seven consecutive years, a series that looks unlikely to end this season. They posted their two worst win and loss records during that period, changing players, coaches and managers but not the results.
Tom Thibodeau takes over now, a former NBA manager of the year who has transformed teams in Chicago and Minnesota. He plans to do the same in New York, although it probably won’t happen yet.
“I think at the end of the day we really only respond to ourselves. Only we know if we are putting everything we have into something and I think when you do it anything is possible, “said Thibodeau.” So if we keep focusing on improving, we will improve and see good things in the end. “
He will try to get the Knicks to defend themselves however they like, but they seem to lack the firepower to compete in a league where teams have to score points.