David Fizdale needs a strong season—not necessarily a year which ends with a playoff trip, mind you.
The New York Knicks head coach must instead build off of a premier season which only yielded 17 wins. Moreover, he must prove to team management regardless of how the Knicks play in 2019-20, he is their guy. He is the one who will captain the ship back into postseason waters if given the chance.
A revamped roster certainly helps. Julius Randle was added in free agency, as were strong role players in Bobby Portis, Taj Gibson and others.