One of the key tenets learned in life is that business is all about relationships. It doesn’t take someone with a business degree to understand that mantra. The same principles apply in the NBA—to the chagrin of certain fans that clamor for an ideal scenario of meritocracy. Relationships determine whether certain teams can withstand a long dynasty run. Relationships determine whether certain players are signed to a team. The New York Knicks are no exception to these rules.
In fact, the Knicks maintain a very strong relationship with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), dating back to the late 1990s.