The New York Knicks are off to their best start to a season in over 30 years. While the organization can sit comfortably as the Eastern Conference's third seed, though, not everyone is impressed. New York hasn't won a game against three teams seated above them in the NBA standings including the Boston Celtics,

Additionally, many feel that they are still a tier below the best of the East such as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is one of those people, as he gave a harsh assessment directed toward the Knicks’ chances of making a deep playoff run.

Throughout the 2024-25 campaign, the New York Knicks have remained steady as one of the top-ranked teams in the East, heading into the All-Star Break with a top