The New York Knicks took a big leap in the right direction last season.
NY won over 50 games, reached the Eastern Conference semifinals, allowed Carmelo Anthony to flourish as the league’s top scorer and set the foundation for the future of the franchise.
But the most important accomplishment in Mike Woodson’s first full season as head coach was the fact that New York captured the Atlantic Division title for the first time since 1993.
And in 2014, the Knicks are going to do it again.
It won't be easy for New York—this division is no joke.
The Brooklyn Nets, NY's top rival, have a vastly improved roster after trading for Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. However, a lot of hype is being put on two guys who are a combined 72 years old and are no longer in the prime of their careers.
Plus, new head coach Jason Kidd is completely unproven from the sidelines and is at the helm of a roster with some alpha dogs (Deron Williams, KG and Pierce) who could potentially butt heads.
The Boston Celtics won’t be a pushover, as Rajon Rondo and Jeff Green are s ...
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Why NY Knicks Will Win 2014 Atlantic Division Title
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