What Sean Fennessey has said about New York Knicks

Fennessey credits Mike Brown's flexibility and willingness to play the bench for the Knicks' run, calling Thibodeau's firing a relief.

“Mike Brown is flexible, man. And he plays the bench and the bench has been a huge part of this run”

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Fennessey says Brunson is unlike any previous Knick and is entering the franchise's all-time conversation.

“There has never been a New York Knick like him. There are very few players in the NBA like him”

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Fennessey suggests the run feels less stunning nationally because the Knicks are beating teams they have beaten before and were expected to contend.

“It doesn't feel like as triumphant and stunning a run to the finals”

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Fennessey notes that most of the front office's big moves looked like mistakes to him at the time but all worked out.

“I would say six of the eight big moves that they've made since this new administration came in, when they happened, I was like, that's not a good idea”

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