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4 Reasons the Knicks’ season could end with a championship in 2024

By Jordanna Clark

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 23: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates his three point shot late in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 23: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates his three point shot late in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 23, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart
Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, New York Knicks. (Photo by Evan Yu/Getty Images) /

2: Chemistry

Minus the subtraction of Obi Toppin and the addition of Donte DiVincenzo, New York’s roster is the same as last season. Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein have a full year of being a Knick under their belts, and although Josh Hart arrived in February, it feels like he’s around for far longer.

It won’t take long for DiVincenzo to get acclimated, and he can thank his Villanova connection for that. That trio already has a championship connection that dates back to the 2017 NCAA national title game.

Starpower isn’t always enough to push a team to the NBA Finals. The Suns were considered title favorites after they traded for Kevin Durant at the deadline, but the Nuggets hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy in June. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr. are a core that’s been together since 2018. Even when injuries held down Denver, the organization remained patient, and it ended up paying off.

Some fans have criticized the front office for not making a big move during the offseason, but because the right star wasn’t available, New York rightfully decided to run it back. It helps the Knicks are coming off their first second-round playoff appearance in a decade, and that experience will help to guide New York in 2023-24.

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