New York Knicks owner Jim Dolan spent Monday afternoon giving a rare interview in which he said he expected the Knicks to win the NBA Finals. Hours later, the Knicks didn't exactly make Dolan look prescient.

The Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau after a run to the Eastern Conference finals and owner James Dolan explained why in a rare interview.

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James Dolan declared Monday that the Knicks must “absolutely” reach the NBA Finals. Then his team was absolutely embarrassed.

The New York Knicks are currently experiencing the greatest stretch of success in franchise history since the 1990s. Over the past couple of seasons, they have even been serious contenders for the Eastern Conference title.

Knicks owner James Dolan explained the reasoning behind the franchise moving on from head coach Tom Thibodeau this past offseason.

The Detroit Pistons are having a special NBA season after being a mediocre team for several years during the early 2020s. Led by fifth year star Cade Cunningham, Detroit currently holds the number one seed in the Eastern conference with a 27-9 record.

Dolan also discussed the trade rumors surrounding the Knicks. Specifically, as it relates to Giannis Antetokounmpo, stemming from a report a few months ago from Shams Charania, saying that the 2021 Finals MVP was interested in a move to New York. However, the owner shut those rumors down.

The Knicks had flaws last year despite a run to the Eastern Conference finals. Those flaws are still prevalent this season.

The New York Knicks made a major change during the NBA offseason, firing head coach Tom Thibodeau and replacing him with Mike Brown. It was a decision that shoc