Making it to the playoffs would energize this town and Knicks fans all over the world. The playoffs are something the Knicks haven't seen in eight whole years. The last time the Knicks were in the playoffs I was in the third grade and I was eight years old. I am now in the 10th grade and a I am 15 years old. That is a long time for a team to miss the playoffs in consecutive seasons.
A lot is going to have happen for the Knicks to make the playoffs in the near future. They were in the running for a playoff spot a couple of those eight years that they missed the playoffs. Even though the Eastern Conference became weaker and weaker every year the Knicks still couldn't find away to get over the hump and become playoff bound.
The last winning season that the Knicks had was in the 2000-01 season. Although they went to the playoffs they still had a losing record which show how weak there conference was. It seems like almost every team has a deplorable time which they are losing a lot such as the Hawks, Suns, Cavs and Jazz, however they turn it around and become a productive team. The Knicks have been bad for a long time now and people are starting to lose faith in the team if they ever even had any.
When the Knicks did go to the playoffs which Stephon Marbury led them to they got swept by the Nets in the first round.
Multiple things are going to have to change for the Knicks to make the playoffs. First good decisions from the President of Basketball Operations Donnie Walsh. He must lead the team and put the talent out there on the floor for the Knicks to be successful.
After that the Coach must be able to bring the team together and form the chemistry that every sports team must have. Also the Coach must be able to gel in with the players and aI think Mike Dantoni is the perfect guy for that. Since he was a former player he would understand what players go through sometimes and how difficult the NBA can get.
Then finally it all trickles down to the player and how much the players want. All the players on the existing roster must be willing to give up there own personal goals for the team goal. Also all of the players must be dedicated to the team and they must want to play in New York. Playing hard is a key component to a winning basketball team and you dont have to be talented to play hard all of the time and give 1oo%.
If all of these components work together smoothly the Knicks should be able to compete for a playoff spot.
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