What Zach Lowe has said about New York Knicks

Lowe warned against dismissing the Knicks' chances of repeating as champions.

“Dismiss the Knicks' repeat chance at your peril. This is a really, really good team”

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Lowe argued the Knicks' 2026 title deserved the highest tier of impressiveness, citing their record, point differential, and ending a 53-year drought.

“And first title in 53 years for the biggest market and one of the most historic franchises in the sport. I think it's a level three”

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Lowe argues an elite offensive rebounder and lob threat like Mitchell Robinson is crucial against the Spurs.

“If they don't have Mitchell Robinson full throttle, I think that's a bigger problem in this matchup than it would have been against the Thunder”

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Lowe does not see Thibodeau as a loser but credits Mike Brown as a winner for his work with the Knicks.

“He did a great job with the Knicks. He played the long game. I like it. He pushed all the right buttons”

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Lowe believes the Knicks have found a sustainable level and can win the championship.

“I think this is the team And this is the level of play we're going to see going forward”

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Lowe argues the Knicks' reluctance to go all in for Donovan Mitchell ultimately saved the franchise.

“The bottom line is they did not go as all in as they needed to go all in. And I think it unquestionably saved them”

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Lowe also picks the Knicks, leaning toward New York in seven games.

“I will also pick the Knicks. I would lean Knicks in seven right now”

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Lowe drafted the Knicks despite their inconsistency, saying they rank top six on both ends and don't mind a Celtics matchup.

“And they are top six on both ends of the court. And yet there are all these reasons where you're like, do I really trust them against the best, best, best teams? But I'm still taking the Knicks”

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