A Knicks Fan Reflects on the Unfamiliar Feeling of Hope After Years of Pain
By
Giri Nathan
4d ago· 6 min readenOpinion
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Summary
A long-suffering New York Knicks fan reflects on the strange, unfamiliar feeling of hope and joy as the team finds success after decades of futility. The author grapples with bandwagon fans, the emotional scars of past seasons, and the surreal experience of watching the Knicks without the usual pain, ultimately embracing the shared joy of a city united by basketball.
Key quotes
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You didn't suffer for that shirt. You weren't with me watching every Emmanuel Mudiay turnover of the 2018-19 NBA season.
What is this alien feeling of watching the Knicks without pain?
Every spring, as the flowers open and the days warm, Knicks merchandise bursts out of closets in New York City. Hats, T-shirts, and jackets adorn eager New Yorkers across the five boroughs. I wish I were a mature enough person to handle this particular ba
