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New York Knicks, 1946

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The New York Knicks were formed in 1946 by Ned Irish as a part of the BAA. They had some success in their early years in the NBA, reaching 3 Finals in a row from 51-53, but they ended up losing all of them. Disappointing seasons followed and it wasn't until 1970 that they got back to the Finals. From 1970-73, the Knicks reached 3 NBA Finals and won the title in 1970 and 73, which would end up being the last title they've won.

After 2 decades of mediocrity, the Knicks returned to the Finals in 1994, only to lose to the Rockets. They then had, one of the most magical Playoff runs in history, becoming the first 8 seed to reach the Finals in 1999. They, unfortunately, ended up losing again and unbeknownst to Knicks fans, this would be it in terms of success. In 1999, James Dolan took over and he has overseen a disastrous spell lasting almost 2 decades now.

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The Knicks have won 1 playoff series in the 21st century and have become an absolute joke. There does seem to be light at the end of the tunnel with Porzingis around, but you wouldn't put it past Dolan to mess this up as well.

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