It has been a while since Knicks president Phil Jackson invoked the word “championship” — something he has won 13 times as an NBA player and head coach.
Jackson’s only references to titles during the Knicks’ 17-65 and 32-50 campaigns the past two dismal seasons were related to how the far the club was from such talk.
It was a refreshing change when the Zen Master got asked during Friday’s press conference what he would deem a success in 2016-17.
“Championship,’’ Jackson said before pausing a few seconds. “That’s everybody’s goal. All 30 teams want a championship.