So far this season, the Knicks have found themselves in a tier akin to where they were last season. Neither great nor bad, but good and no better, and no worse. Now, last season, considering what the expectations were heading into the season, the tier of teams that consisted of really good but not elite teams was amazing to be grouped with. Following the tumultuous slog that was the 21-22 season, the surprising performances of Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle en route to an upset playoff series win was pure elation at its finest.
But the Knicks and their fans came into this season having tasted more success than it has in a decade and expected and yearned for more.