The New York Knickerbockers are having another Knicks-like season. They are embroiled in controversy, surrounded by massive grumbling about the roster, the coach, the General Manager. If I close my eyes, I could pretend it’s 2007, or 1997. Every Knicks fan is a disgruntled expert.
New York is attempting that most difficult of projects, a fast rebuild. General Manager Phil Jackson signed or traded for several veterans who were supposed to drag his team back into playoff contention. In theory, that’s still possible, as the Eastern Conference’s middle class has been swirling for weeks. In practice, I think the Knicks will come up short, because they are suffering from defensive woes and roster headaches galore.