"When Leon Rose took over as team president and the rebuild began - with much credit to Tom Thibodeau - the Knicks were still reeling from the 2019 free-agency debacle. With a star-filled class that summer, the Knicks had dreams of signing Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving or at least Kawhi Leonard, but they could never even get a visit from those players."
"And really, the union of Antetokounmpo and the Knicks never has to come to fruition to record that victory. The better question for the Knicks might be this: Could they even do it? And if they could, should they? The reality is that it's probably a year away from a possible decision, and that's a good thing for all involved."
The Knicks enter the regular season 0-0 with their opener on Oct. 22 against the Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. Giannis Antetokounmpo naming the Knicks as the only team he would consider joining if he leaves the Bucks represents a major credibility win for the franchise. Leon Rose's takeover and a rebuild, aided by Tom Thibodeau's contributions, followed the 2019 free-agency failure that left the team searching for stars. The franchise now projects stability and prominence that attracted Antetokounmpo's interest. Any potential move likely remains a year away, while recent roster and leadership changes signal serious ambition.
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