The New York Knicks are entering the NBA playoffs as the third seed with a healthy roster. This achievement is already a significant success for the season.

For much of the season, Cunningham was the favorite to win the Most Improved Player of the Year award until the odds shifted drastically toward Dyson Daniels in early April. Despite going just 1-3, all 10 NBA experts for ESPN picked the Knicks to win the series.

Back in 2021, most of the basketball world penciled in the Knicks to take down the Hawks in the first round. After stealing one game at home, New York lost thre