Which Knicks Era Was Worse | New York Knicks News

The Knicks’ darkest chapters unfold as we compare two brutal nine-year eras—2002–2010 and 2014–2022—where they combined for just 17 wins above .500, missed the playoffs 16 times, and won only eight playoff games. While the early 2000s saw a steep fall from playoff glory to near-total collapse, the 2010s offered flickers of hope with Carmelo Anthony’s MVP-caliber season and flashes of promise around Durant and Irving. But nostalgia doesn’t erase the pain: players like Frank Williams, Jamal Crawford, and David Lee defined a forgotten era of grit and grind. Even amid the past’s gloom, the conversation turns toward the future—with whispers of G-League talent Julian Reese hinting at what’s next for Madison Square Garden. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c508da7d7089557