New York Knicks: The Key To Success Is Commitment

The Fans

It’s not the fans’ fault that the New York Knicks have been one of the worst teams in the NBA during the James Dolan era. True as that may be, Knicks fans must commit to a vision of their own if the organization is going to return to glory.

Rather than accepting the status quo or simply cherishing when things are going better than they used to, Knicks fans need to hold the organization to the highest possible standard.

If the Knicks aren’t competing for a championship, that should be a disappointment to the fans—every single time it happens. That may seem unrealistic for a team that hasn’t won a title since 1973, but there’s an underlying sense of complacency amongst the current cast of supporters.

By voicing the belief that the Knicks should be a championship or bust type of organization, the front office will have to respond accordingly.

Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers fans hold their teams to a championship or bust standard. The front office routinely responds by putting a contending product on the court—and those who fail to do so are swiftly removed from office.

If the Knicks are going to rival their fellow pioneers as perennial contenders, then the fans must hold the team accountable.

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If the New York Knicks are going to end the title drought, then the fans must accept nothing less than greatness.